Cookie Policy | JoseTheRealtor

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for Platform Functionality

Authentication: Keep you logged in securely
Session Management: Maintain your session state
Security: Protect against CSRF attacks
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to function.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics & Tag Manager

_ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
_ga_*: Stores session state (2 years)
_gid: Distinguishes users (24 hours)
_gtm: Google Tag Manager functionality

These help us understand how you use our platform to improve our services.

2.3 Preference Cookies

Remember Your Choices

Theme Preferences: Dark/light mode settings
Language: Your preferred language
Dashboard Layout: Customized view preferences
Filter Settings: Saved search and filter preferences

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Campaign Tracking & Personalization

Campaign Attribution: Track marketing campaign effectiveness
Conversion Tracking: Measure signup and subscription conversions
Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites
A/B Testing: Test different features and layouts

You can opt-out of marketing cookies without affecting platform functionality.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Usage analytics and insights	Google Privacy Policy
Google Tag Manager	Tag and script management	Google Privacy Policy
AWS Amplify	Authentication and hosting	AWS Privacy Notice
Stripe	Payment processing	Stripe Privacy Policy

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. 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 → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.2 Opt-Out Options

Analytics Opt-Out

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
Use privacy-focused browsers or extensions

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important Notice

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using our platform. Disabling other cookies may limit functionality such as remembering your preferences or providing personalized experiences.

5. Cookie Consent

5.1 EU Cookie Law Compliance

For users in the European Union, we obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.

5.2 Consent Management

We use a consent management system to record your cookie preferences. Your choices are stored locally and respected across all your sessions.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes through our platform or via email.

Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@josetherealtor.com

Privacy Policy: View Privacy Policy

Compliance Portal: Manage Your Data