Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

HouseTips is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

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 the website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses several types of cookies to enhance functionality and user experience:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website's operation. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand user behavior patterns.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or username) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations.


3. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here are ways to manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Each browser is different, so check your browser's "Help" menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can opt out through industry opt-out platforms. Additionally, you can manage your preferences for analytics cookies through the respective service providers' websites.


7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

8. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time through your browser settings.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us using the information below:

HouseTips Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +359 87 493 7052

Address: Улица Оборище 35

City: София, 1504