Cookie Policy, in Plain English

We use cookies to make Homebuyer.com work better for you. These small files help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites or sell your information. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

Last updated: July 14, 2025

Homebuyer.com Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. Cookies can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for Homebuyer.com to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples:

• Session cookies that keep you logged in
• Security cookies that protect against fraud
• Language preference cookies

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and provide better content.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies (anonymized data only)
• Page load time tracking
• Error reporting cookies

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples:

• Theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Newsletter subscription status
• Tool preferences and settings

3. Cookies We Don't Use

3.1 No Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies for:

• Targeted advertising
• Cross-site tracking
• Behavioral profiling
• Selling your information to advertisers

3.2 No Third-Party Tracking

We do not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our website.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit, including:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on pages
• How you found our website
• Your general location (city/state level only)

This information is anonymized and does not identify you personally.

4.2 Social Media

If you choose to share our content on social media platforms, those platforms may use their own cookies. We do not control these cookies or the data they collect.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

1. Click the three dots in the top right
2. Go to Settings > Privacy and security
3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preferred setting

Firefox:

1. Click the menu button
2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your setting

Safari:

1. Go to Safari > Preferences
2. Click Privacy
3. Choose your cookie setting

5.2 What Happens If You Disable Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of Homebuyer.com may not work properly:

• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some tools may not function correctly
• You may need to re-enter information

6. Cookie Retention

6.1 How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 30 days to 2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years

6.2 Automatic Deletion

Most cookies are automatically deleted when they expire. You can also manually delete cookies through your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

7.1 Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

7.2 Notification

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Homebuyer.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Control

You have the right to:

• Accept or decline cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set browser preferences to block certain types of cookies
• Request information about the cookies we use

8.2 Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Company Information

Homebuyer.com is operated by:

Growella Inc.
1311 Vine St, First Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Contact: [email protected]

We are a mortgage information and comparison website. We are not a mortgage lender or broker and do not originate loans, collect personal financial information, or make credit decisions.