What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the website owners.
HouseGini.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant advertising.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (login sessions, security, form submissions)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session management, security, form functionality | Session / 1 year | HouseGini |
| Analytics | Track website usage, page views, user behavior | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Display relevant ads, retargeting, conversion tracking | 90 days - 2 years | Google Ads, Facebook |
| Preference | Remember your language, location, display preferences | 1 year | HouseGini |
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on site, and traffic sources.
Data collected: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time on site, referring website.
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your visits to our website.
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences
Communication Services
We may use services like Twilio (SMS), SendGrid (email), or similar providers to communicate with you. These services may use cookies for analytics and service delivery.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Get notified when a website sets a cookie
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of targeted advertising using these tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices (EU)
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect Do Not Track signals. When you enable DNT in your browser, we will not track your browsing behavior for advertising purposes. However, we may still use essential cookies for website functionality.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit HouseGini.com, you may see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and advertising
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for website functionality
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- You may need to re-enter information on forms
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
- Some interactive features may not function correctly
- You may still see ads, but they won't be personalized
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. This includes cookies for security, form submissions, and session management.
Mobile Apps
If you access HouseGini through a mobile app, we may use mobile identifiers (like Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) instead of cookies.
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@housegini.com
Related Policies
For more information about how we collect and use your personal information, please see:
Last Updated: January 1, 2026