🍪 Cookies Policy - HomeCloud HQ

Transparent Data Usage

At HomeCloud HQ, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://homecloudhq.com ("Website").

It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

🔍 What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, HomeCloud HQ) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

🎯 Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
Performance cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Functional cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Targeting cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

📊 Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Session cookies	To keep you logged in during your visit	Session only
Analytics cookies	To understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)	Up to 2 years
Preference cookies	To remember your settings and preferences	Up to 1 year
Security cookies	To identify and prevent security risks	Up to 24 hours
Advertising cookies	To show relevant advertisements	Up to 90 days

⚙️ How can you control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject.

Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.

You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

Browser controls:

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
Brave: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

🔄 Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the bottom of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.

📞 Where can you get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:

Email: privacy@homecloudhq.com
Subject: Cookies Policy Inquiry

Or write to us at:

HomeCloud HQ
Privacy Team
Digital Privacy Department

Last updated: November 13, 2025