Last Updated: September 30, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Advertia LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites and services (the "Services").
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Company Information:
- Company Name: Advertia LLC
- Address: 8 The Green, Suite A, Dover, DE 19901
- Email: support@advertia.io
- Phone: +1 667 255 1494
2. What Are Cookies?
2.1 Definition
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2.2 How Cookies Work
When you visit our website:
- Your browser requests a page from our server
- Our server sends the page along with a cookie
- Your browser stores the cookie on your device
- On subsequent visits, your browser sends the cookie back to our server
- This allows the server to recognize your device and remember information
2.3 Cookie Components
Cookies typically contain:
- Name: Identifier for the cookie
- Value: Information stored in the cookie
- Domain: Website that set the cookie
- Path: Specific pages the cookie applies to
- Expiration: When the cookie will be deleted
- Security flags: Additional security settings
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 By Necessity
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Purpose:
- Session management
- Security and authentication
- Load balancing
- Form validation
- Remembering cookie consent choices
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service delivery)
Examples:
session_id - Maintains your session across pagescookie_consent - Remembers your cookie preferencescsrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgeryload_balancer - Distributes traffic across servers
Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser) or up to 1 year
Can be disabled? No - these are required for the website to function
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages.
Purpose:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Identify popular content
- Detect technical issues
- Improve website performance
- Understand user behavior
Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR)
Examples:
_ga - Google Analytics: Distinguishes users_gid - Google Analytics: Distinguishes users_gat - Google Analytics: Throttles request rateanalytics_session - Tracks session duration
Third Parties:
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes - via cookie settings or browser preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized features.
Purpose:
- Remember language preferences
- Remember region/location settings
- Remember display preferences (text size, layout)
- Provide customized content
- Remember previous actions
Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR)
Examples:
language - Stores your language preferenceregion - Stores your region selectionpreferences - Stores display and interface preferencesrecent_searches - Remembers your recent property searches
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled? Yes - but some features may not work as expected
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
Purpose:
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Limit ad frequency
- Build user interest profiles
- Support retargeting campaigns
- Provide relevant ads on third-party sites
Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR)
Examples:
_fbp - Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversionsIDE - Google Ads: Measures ad performancetest_cookie - DoubleClick: Checks if cookies are enabledfr - Facebook: Delivers and measures adsad_id - Tracks ad interactions
Third Parties:
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled? Yes - via cookie settings or browser preferences
3.2 By Duration
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Used for essential functions like maintaining login state
- Do not collect information from your device
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a set period (hours, days, or years)
- Used for remembering preferences and tracking behavior
- Automatically deleted after expiration date
3.3 By Origin
First-Party Cookies
- Set by Advertia LLC directly
- Used for essential website functionality
- Only accessible by our website
Third-Party Cookies
- Set by external services we use (Google, Facebook, etc.)
- Used for analytics, advertising, and social media
- May be accessible by multiple websites
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small, transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that:
- Track whether you've viewed a page or opened an email
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Count visitors to our website
- Work in conjunction with cookies
Example: Facebook Pixel tracks conversions from Facebook ads
4.2 Local Storage
Browser storage mechanisms that:
- Store data locally on your device
- Persist even after browser is closed
- Hold more data than cookies
- Are not automatically sent to servers
Usage:
- Storing user preferences
- Caching data for faster performance
- Saving form data temporarily
4.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but:
- Data is deleted when browser tab is closed
- Isolated to the specific tab
- Used for temporary data during browsing session
4.4 ETags and Cache Headers
HTTP features that:
- Help browsers cache content efficiently
- Reduce bandwidth and loading times
- Can be used for tracking in some cases
4.5 Browser Fingerprinting
Technique that:
- Collects information about your browser and device configuration
- Creates a unique identifier
- Used for fraud prevention and security
- Does not require cookies
We do not actively engage in browser fingerprinting.
5. Purpose and Legal Basis
5.1 Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Essential Functions:
- Enable website navigation and core features
- Secure your connection and prevent fraud
- Remember your login status
- Process form submissions
Service Improvement:
- Understand how users interact with our website
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Analyze traffic sources and patterns
- Optimize website performance
Personalization:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide customized content and recommendations
- Show relevant property listings
- Remember your recent searches
Marketing and Advertising:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Support retargeting on other websites
- Track conversions from ads
- Generate leads for real estate agencies
Analytics and Research:
- Count visitors and understand demographics
- Analyze user behavior and trends
- Evaluate content effectiveness
- Plan website improvements
5.2 Legal Basis Under GDPR
We process cookies based on:
Legitimate Interest:
- Strictly necessary cookies for website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Essential performance monitoring
Consent:
- Analytics and performance cookies
- Functional/preference cookies
- Advertising and targeting cookies
- Third-party cookies
You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings.
6. Third-Party Cookies
6.1 Third Parties We Work With
We allow the following third parties to set cookies on our website:
Google Analytics
Google Ads / DoubleClick
Facebook Pixel
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Hotjar
6.2 Third-Party Control
Important: We do not control third-party cookies. Each third party:
- Has its own privacy policy
- Determines its own cookie settings
- Is responsible for compliance with privacy laws
- May use data for their own purposes
We recommend reviewing third-party privacy policies and using their opt-out tools.
6.3 Cross-Site Tracking
Some third-party cookies may track you across different websites to:
- Build advertising profiles
- Deliver personalized ads
- Measure campaign performance across sites
- Provide aggregated analytics
You can limit cross-site tracking through browser settings and privacy tools.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept All Cookies:
- Consents to all cookie categories
- Enables full website functionality and features
- Supports our analytics and advertising
Reject Non-Essential Cookies:
- Only allows strictly necessary cookies
- May limit some website features
- Disables analytics and advertising cookies
Customize Preferences:
- Choose which cookie categories to accept
- Enable/disable specific types of cookies
- Review detailed cookie information
7.2 Cookie Settings Panel
Access our cookie settings at any time by:
- Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer
- Clicking the cookie icon (if displayed)
- Visiting [your-domain.com/cookie-settings]
The settings panel allows you to:
- View all cookies currently set
- Enable/disable cookie categories
- See which third parties set cookies
- Clear existing cookies
- Update your preferences
7.3 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Navigate to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings:
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies in Incognito
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
To delete cookies:
- Settings → Privacy and security
- Click "Clear browsing data"
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose time range and click "Clear data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Navigate to Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose:
- Standard (blocks known trackers)
- Strict (blocks trackers and cookies)
- Custom (choose what to block)
To delete cookies:
- Settings → Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click "Clear Data"
- Select options and confirm
Safari
- Click Safari → Preferences
- Navigate to Privacy tab
- Use the "Block all cookies" option if desired
To delete cookies:
- Safari → Preferences → Privacy
- Click "Manage Website Data"
- Select sites and click "Remove" or "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Navigate to Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose your cookie settings
To delete cookies:
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Under Clear browsing data, click "Choose what to clear"
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Click "Clear now"
Mobile Browsers
iOS Safari:
Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
Android Chrome:
Chrome menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies → Block third-party cookies
7.4 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking:
Google Services:
Industry Opt-Outs:
Social Media:
7.5 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. However:
- There is no universal standard for DNT
- Most websites do not honor DNT signals
- We currently do not respond to DNT signals
- Use our cookie settings instead for granular control
7.6 Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you block or delete cookies:
Benefits:
- Enhanced privacy
- Reduced tracking
- Less targeted advertising
Limitations:
- Website may not function properly
- Need to accept cookies on each visit
- Cannot save preferences
- May need to log in repeatedly
- Reduced personalization
8. Cookie Lifespan and Deletion
8.1 Automatic Expiration
Cookies automatically expire based on their type:
Session Cookies:
- Expire when you close your browser
- Typically deleted within a few hours
Persistent Cookies:
- Expire after a set period:
- Short-term: Hours to days
- Medium-term: Weeks to months
- Long-term: 1-2 years
- Automatically deleted after expiration
8.2 Manual Deletion
You can manually delete cookies:
- Through browser settings (see Section 7.3)
- Through our cookie settings panel
- Using browser privacy tools
8.3 What Happens When Cookies Expire
When a cookie expires or is deleted:
- The information stored is removed
- The website can no longer access that data
- You may need to provide information again
- Preferences may reset to defaults
- You may need to give consent again
9. Updates to Cookie List
9.1 Regular Reviews
We regularly review and update:
- The cookies we use
- Third-party services we work with
- Cookie purposes and durations
- This Cookie Policy
9.2 Notification of Changes
When we make significant changes:
- We update the "Last Updated" date
- We may display a notice on our website
- You may be asked to review cookie preferences again
9.3 Current Cookie List
For a complete, up-to-date list of cookies currently in use:
- Visit our Cookie Settings panel
- Review the detailed cookie scanner results
- Contact us at support@advertia.io for specific information
10. Your Rights Regarding Cookies
10.1 Under GDPR (EU Users)
You have the right to:
Access:
- Know what cookies are set on your device
- Understand what data is collected
- Request information about cookie usage
Consent:
- Give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Receive clear information before consenting
Control:
- Manage your cookie preferences
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block future cookies
Object:
- Object to cookies used for marketing purposes
- Opt out of profiling and automated decision-making
10.2 Under ePrivacy Directive
The ePrivacy Directive requires that:
- We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Consent must be freely given, specific, and informed
- You can withdraw consent as easily as you gave it
- We provide clear information about cookies
10.3 Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
10.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights:
11. Cookies and Children
11.1 Age Restrictions
Our Services are not intended for children under 16. We:
- Do not knowingly collect data from children
- Do not set cookies for users under 16
- Require users to confirm they are at least 16
11.2 Parental Control
If you believe your child under 16 has been exposed to our cookies:
- Contact us immediately at support@advertia.io
- We will delete any data collected
- Consider using parental control software
- Adjust browser settings to block cookies for children's accounts
12. Security and Cookie Data
12.1 Cookie Security
We implement security measures for cookie data:
Technical Measures:
- Secure (HTTPS-only) cookies when possible
- HttpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript access
- SameSite attribute to prevent CSRF attacks
- Regular security audits
Access Controls:
- Limited access to cookie data
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Regular security updates
12.2 Cookie Vulnerabilities
Cookies can be vulnerable to:
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Session hijacking
- Cookie theft
We implement protections against these threats.
12.3 Secure Cookies
We use secure cookies that:
- Are only transmitted over HTTPS
- Cannot be accessed via JavaScript (HttpOnly)
- Are restricted to our domain
- Include security tokens
13. International Data Transfers
13.1 Cookie Data Transfers
When you use our Services, cookie data may be transferred to:
- The United States (where Advertia LLC is based)
- Countries where our service providers operate
- Countries where advertising partners are located
13.2 Safeguards
We implement appropriate safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with partners
- Data processing agreements with service providers
- Compliance with GDPR transfer requirements
- Adequate security measures
13.3 Third-Party Transfers
Third-party cookies may transfer data to:
- Their servers (often in the United States)
- Countries with different privacy laws
- Other parties in their network
Review third-party privacy policies for details on their data transfers.
14. Contact Us About Cookies
14.1 Questions and Concerns
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: support@advertia.io
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
Phone: +1 667 255 1494
Address: Advertia LLC, 8 The Green, Suite A, Dover, DE 19901
14.2 Technical Support
For technical issues with cookies:
- Clearing cookies
- Cookie settings not saving
- Website functionality problems
Contact our support team with details about:
- Your browser and version
- Operating system
- Specific issue you're experiencing
- Steps to reproduce the problem
14.3 Privacy Concerns
For privacy-related cookie concerns:
- Review our Privacy Policy
- Exercise your data subject rights
- Contact our support team
- Lodge a complaint with supervisory authority (EU users)
14.4 Response Time
We aim to respond to cookie-related inquiries within:
- General questions: 5 business days
- Technical issues: 2-3 business days
- Privacy concerns: As per GDPR requirements (30 days)
15. Additional Resources
15.1 Learn More About Cookies
General Information:
Privacy Tools:
15.2 Related Policies
15.3 Regulatory Information
European Union:
United States:
This Cookie Policy was last updated on September 30, 2025.
By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
Advertia LLC
8 The Green, Suite A
Dover, DE 19901
Email: support@advertia.io
Phone: +1 667 255 1494
