Cookie Policy

1. 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 and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

estatemate uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve our Service and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Provide security features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works and optimize user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or theme preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to:

• Monitor and analyze web traffic and usage patterns
• Provide authentication services
• Enable error monitoring and reporting
• Support customer service and feedback systems

These third-party services may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Authentication providers
• Error tracking services (e.g., Sentry)
• Performance monitoring tools

5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our Service may become inaccessible or not function properly. Essential cookies are required for authentication and security features.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:

• Web beacons: Small graphic images used to track page views
• Local storage: HTML5 local storage for storing preferences
• JavaScript: To collect usage information and enhance functionality

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@estatemate.com