Homebrane Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Homebrane ("Homebrane," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, use our web application, or interact with our online services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use Homebrane, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used as described in this Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use certain online services.

Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, improve functionality, enhance security, remember preferences, and provide a better user experience.

In addition to cookies, Homebrane may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, software development kits (SDKs), web beacons, pixels, and security tokens where appropriate.

3. Why Homebrane Uses Cookies

Homebrane uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Authenticate users
• Keep users securely signed in
• Protect user accounts
• Remember preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality
• Enable essential platform features
• Maintain user sessions
• Detect suspicious or fraudulent activity
• Improve performance and reliability
• Understand how our Services are used
• Support troubleshooting and debugging
• Enhance overall user experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of Homebrane and cannot be disabled through our Services.

Examples include:

• Login authentication
• Account security
• Session management
• Security verification
• Load balancing
• Fraud prevention

Without these cookies, certain parts of Homebrane may not function properly.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

Examples include:

• Language selection
• Theme preferences
• Accessibility settings
• Dashboard preferences
• Notification settings
• Recently used features

C. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how Homebrane performs so we can improve speed, reliability, and usability.

Examples include:

• Page loading performance
• Error reporting
• Feature usage statistics
• System performance monitoring

D. Analytics Cookies

Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with Homebrane.

Examples include:

• Most visited pages
• Navigation patterns
• Session duration
• Feature adoption
• User engagement
• General usage trends

Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated or de-identified manner where feasible.

E. Security Cookies

Security cookies help protect both users and Homebrane.

These may be used to:

• Detect unauthorized access
• Prevent account hijacking
• Prevent fraud
• Identify suspicious activity
• Support multi-factor authentication
• Protect against automated attacks

5. Third-Party Cookies

Homebrane may use trusted third-party service providers to support our Services.

Depending on the features you use, these providers may place cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:

• Authentication
• Cloud hosting
• Analytics
• Payment processing
• Customer support
• Performance monitoring
• Security services

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Limit third-party cookies
• Clear browser data

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, or performance of Homebrane.

7. Browser Controls

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Instructions are available from your browser provider.

Common browsers include:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Brave
• Opera

Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using certain Homebrane features.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers provide a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, Homebrane may not respond consistently to such requests.

If industry standards change, we may update our practices accordingly.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our Services
• New technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security improvements
• Business operations

When material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date and provide notice where required by applicable law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, you may contact Homebrane through the official contact information available on our website or within the application.

11. Relationship with Other Policies

This Cookie Policy forms part of the Homebrane Legal Center and should be read together with:

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy
• Security Policy
• Data Retention Policy
• AI Usage & Transparency Policy

If there is any conflict between this Cookie Policy and applicable law, the applicable law will prevail.