Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Rent4Home uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Rent4Home uses cookies primarily for Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across websites, or selling your data to third parties.
2.1 Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. The information collected includes:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- How you arrived at our website (e.g., search engine, direct link)
- Your approximate geographic location (city/country level)
- Browser and device information
- Screen resolution and other technical details
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, authentication) | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) | Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience | Up to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences (e.g., selected city, language) | Persistent |
4. Google Analytics Cookies in Detail
The specific Google Analytics cookies we use include:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)
These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
5. Third-Party Cookies
The only third-party cookies we use are from Google Analytics. We do not allow any other third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
6.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
- Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Your preferences may not be saved
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently. We:
- Do NOT use cookies for advertising
- Do NOT track you across other websites
- Do NOT sell your data to third parties
- Only use cookies to improve our service and understand usage patterns
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@rent4home.in