Cookie Policy

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

1.1 Definition: Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use a mobile application. They are widely used to make digital platforms work efficiently and to provide information to platform owners.

1.2 How Cookies Work: When you access our Platform, your browser stores the cookie on your device. When you revisit the Platform, the cookie is sent back to our servers, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential functionality (login, security)
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand Platform usage (analytics)
  • Improve performance and UX
  • Deliver personalized content
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 By Duration:

  • A. Session Cookies (Temporary): Deleted when you close your browser or application. Used for basic functionality like maintaining login sessions.
  • B. Persistent Cookies (Stored): Remain on your device for a specified period (days to years). Used to remember you on return visits.

3.2 By Origin:

  • A. First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Houspire. Used for core functionality and internal analytics.
  • B. Third-Party Cookies: Set by external providers like Google, Facebook, or Razorpay. Governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. Cookie Categories and Details

4.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active): Necessary for the Platform to function correctly and cannot be disabled. Based on legitimate interest for service provision.

  • houspire_session (Houspire) — Maintain user session and enable login.
  • XSRF-TOKEN (Houspire) — Prevents CSRF attacks.
  • houspire_auth (Houspire) — Authentication token for logged-in users.
  • cookie_consent (Houspire) — Store your consent preferences.

Impact if Blocked: Website will not function properly. You will not be able to login, checkout, or use interactive features.

4.2 Functional Cookies (Optional): Used to remember preferences like language and theme. Requires your consent.

  • houspire_lang (Houspire) — Remember language preference.
  • houspire_theme (Houspire) — Remember dark/light mode settings.

4.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional): Help us understand how visitors use the Platform. Requires your consent.

  • _ga / _gid (Google Analytics) — Distinguish unique users and sessions.
  • houspire_analytics (Houspire) — Track internal user journey flows.
  • Microsoft Clarity cookies (Microsoft) — Provide privacy-masked session recordings and heatmaps to help us improve the website.

4.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Optional): Used for personalized advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness. Requires your consent.

  • _fbp / fr (Facebook) — Track conversions and optimize ads.
  • IDE / _gcl_au (Google) — Serve targeted advertisements.

5. Cookie Consent Management

5.1 Cookie Banner:

  • Option 1: Accept All — Enables all features for the best experience.
  • Option 2: Essential Only — Declines optional tracking for basic functionality.
  • Option 3: Manage Preferences — Granular control over each category.

5.2 Changing Preferences: You can update settings via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or through your Account Dashboard.

6. Managing via Browser

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that restricting essential cookies will impact the security and functionality of the Platform. Instructions are available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge in their respective help centers.

8. Third-Party Cookies

The Platform integrates third-party services like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Razorpay. We do not control their cookie lifecycles or data processing practices. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

10. Data Protection

10.2 Legal Basis (DPDP Act, 2023): Essential cookies are used for legitimate service provision. Optional cookies are processed ONLY on the basis of your explicit consent.

10.4 Retention: Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Session cookies are deleted immediately upon closing the browser.

14. Contact Information

privacy@houspire.ai · grievance@houspire.ai · Plot No 67, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad- 500033.

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