Cookie Policy

Learn about how Houfy uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, promote and protect our services.

Understand your privacy choices and cookie preferences to make informed decisions while using our platform.

What are cookies, pixels, and local storage?

Cookie

A cookie is a small amount of data that's placed in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device. Like many websites, Houfy and our other services use cookies to discover how people are using our services and to make them work better.

Pixel

A pixel is a small amount of code on a web page or in an email notification. We use pixels to learn whether you've interacted with certain web or email content. This helps us measure and improve our services and personalize your experience.

Local Storage

Local storage is an industry-standard technology that allows a website or application to store information locally on your computer or mobile device. We use local storage to customize what we show you based on your past interactions with our services.

Types of Cookies

First-party vs Third-party Cookies

First-party cookies are cookies served by the entity operating the domain through which the cookie is served. Houfy.com's own cookies are therefore "first-party cookies." Third-party cookies are cookies served by others through the Houfy.com websites and apps.

Session vs Permanent Cookies

Session cookies only exist until you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a longer lifespan and aren't automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Why do our services use these technologies?

Cookies allow you to be recognized as the same user across the different pages of a website, between websites, or when you use an app. The types of info that we collect through cookies include IP address, device ID, viewed pages, browser type, browsing info, operating system, internet service provider, timestamp, whether you have responded to an advertisement, the referring URL, and features used or activities engaged in within the website/apps.

Technical Cookies

We try to give our visitors an advanced, user-friendly website and apps that adapt automatically to their needs and wishes. These technical cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly.

Authentication and security
Account protection and spam detection
Content access management

Functional Cookies

We use functional cookies to remember your preferences and help you use our website and apps efficiently and effectively.

Remember your preferred currency and language
Save your search preferences
Remember registration information

Analytics & Research

We use analytics cookies to gain insight into how our visitors use Houfy.com and to help us analyze how the Houfy Services are being accessed and used.

Track performance and user interactions
Provide insights on page views and conversion rates
Test different versions of our services

Where are these technologies used?

Technology Touchpoints

We use cookies and similar technologies across various touchpoints in our services to provide you with a seamless and personalized experience.

Houfy Websites

Our main website and all associated web properties use cookies to enhance functionality, remember your preferences, and provide personalized content.

Email Communications

We use pixels in our email communications to understand engagement and improve our messaging effectiveness.

Mobile Applications

Our mobile apps use local storage and similar technologies to provide offline functionality and remember your preferences.

Third-party Integrations

We work with trusted partners who may place cookies on our behalf to provide analytics, advertising, and other services that enhance your experience.

What are your Privacy choices?

Control Over Your Experience

You have several options to control how cookies and similar technologies are used when you interact with our services.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Opt-out Options

For advertising and analytics cookies, you can opt out through:

Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

Important Note

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be limited. Essential cookies required for basic website functionality cannot be disabled.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@houfy.com or through our Help Center