Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit certain websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information (PII), although they can be used to store information that may be combined with PII we have about you. We use cookies to enhance the user experience and analyze and improve our service.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website uses different types of cookies, which are categorized as follows:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of the website, such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like logging into your account or making use of our house-sitting resources would not function correctly.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website (for instance, which pages visitors go to most often), and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are only used to improve how the website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you are not logged in, these cookies can recognize your computer or device and store the websites you have visited, as well as information on what you have purchased or looked at, both on our website and elsewhere.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so in your browser’s privacy settings. These settings allow you to control the way your information is stored and accessed. For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. You may also refuse the use of cookies or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some functionality of our website may be affected.
Third-Party Cookies
We may work with third parties who set cookies on our website for purposes such as targeting/advertising, measuring the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and understanding how visitors move through our site (for example, through services like Google Analytics). These cookies are subject to the approval of the third-party application or service.
Consent and Control
We comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regarding cookie usage. By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this policy. You can control and communicate your preferences for cookies by selecting the “Cookie Settings” option available on our website.
Contact Information
If you have any concerns or questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with current legislation and to reflect any changes in technology, law, or the way we use cookies and similar technologies.
Last Updated: January 1, 2024