Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Home Group uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain any personally identifiable information unless you have provided such information to us. 2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE Essential Cookies These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages. Without these cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly. Analytics & Performance Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the performance and design of our website. For example, we use analytics tools to track which pages are most visited and how users navigate through the site. Functional Cookies These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or other preferences. They provide enhanced, personalised features and improve your browsing experience. Marketing & Targeting Cookies These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. 3. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE Cookie Name: _hg_session | Purpose: Session management | Duration: Session Cookie Name: _hg_locale | Purpose: Remembers your language preference | Duration: 1 year Cookie Name: _ga | Purpose: Google Analytics – distinguishes users | Duration: 2 years Cookie Name: _gid | Purpose: Google Analytics – distinguishes users | Duration: 24 hours Cookie Name: _gat | Purpose: Google Analytics – throttles request rate | Duration: 1 minute 4. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES You can control and manage cookies in several ways: Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Opt-out tools: For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Our cookie banner: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. 5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you encounter. 6. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. 7. CONTACT US If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@homegroup.com.