Last updated: April 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Homescoutly ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website (the "Website"), what information they collect, and how you can control or delete them. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
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, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie consent management. The Website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Serves and measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Collects ad data for optimization | 13 months |
| NID | Stores user preferences and ad personalization | 6 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Retargeting and ad serving | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
In addition to our own cookies, third-party services integrated into our Website may place cookies on your device. These third parties include:
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for information on their cookie practices.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating companies:
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner informing you about the cookies we use. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings or by using the opt-out mechanisms described above.
The information collected through cookies may include:
This data is used in aggregate form and does not personally identify you. For details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive regarding the use of cookies. Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are only activated after you have given your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
If you are a California resident, certain cookies may collect information that constitutes a "sale" of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to opt out of such sales. To exercise this right, please use the opt-out links provided in Section 5 above or contact us at the email address below.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via contact form.
