Cookies

At EstateHack, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on www.estatehack.com and our software services (collectively, the “Services”). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options to manage them. It complements our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit a website or use an app. They help us remember your preferences, analyze usage, and deliver a smoother experience. Similar technologies, like pixels or local storage, serve the same purpose and are included in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to power our Services, which help you discover, analyze, and manage Section 8 properties. Here’s how:

Essential Cookies:

• Enable core functions like logging in, accessing your account, and processing payments.
• Example: Keeping you signed in to use property analysis tools.
• These can’t be disabled—they’re necessary for the Services to work.

Performance Cookies:

• Track how you use the Services (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance.
• Example: Seeing which property filters are most popular.
• We use tools like Google Analytics (anonymized data).

Functional Cookies:

• Remember your settings (e.g., preferred property locations) for a personalized experience.
• Example: Saving your search criteria for next time.

Marketing Cookies:

• Deliver relevant ads or track campaign success (e.g., promoting EstateHack features).
• Example: Showing you Section 8 investing tips based on your activity.
• These may involve third-party partners.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies come from third parties we work with:

• Analytics Providers: Like Google Analytics, to understand usage trends.
• Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions.
• Ad Networks: To target ads if you’ve opted into marketing.

These partners may set their own cookies, governed by their privacy policies. We don’t control those, but we ensure they align with our standards.

4. Your Choices

You can manage cookies to suit your preferences:

• Browser Settings: Adjust your browser to block or delete cookies. Note: Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the Services.
• Cookie Consent Tool: On your first visit, we may show a pop-up letting you opt in or out of non-essential cookies (performance, functional, marketing).
• Do Not Track: We honor browser “Do Not Track” signals where applicable.
• Opt-Out: Email [email protected] with “Cookies Opt-Out” to stop non-essential tracking, or use links in our emails to unsubscribe from marketing.

CCPA Note: California residents can opt out of “sales” of personal data (we don’t sell data, but this applies to targeted ads). See our Privacy Policy for details.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser (e.g., temporary login data).
• Persistent Cookies: Stay until they expire (e.g., 1 year for preferences) or you delete them.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy as our Services or laws evolve. Check here for the latest version. Significant changes will be notified via email or on our site.

7. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Reach out:

Email: [email protected]

We’re committed to making your Section 8 investing journey seamless and secure!