Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Homesloc uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile application.

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device's browser by a website or mobile application. They serve multiple purposes including remembering user preferences, enabling secure logins, analyzing site traffic, and providing personalized content.

Technically, a cookie contains:

•A unique session ID or identifier
•Timestamp of creation
•Source domain (e.g., homesloc.com)
•Optionally, encrypted user or device-related metadata

In addition to cookies, Homesloc employs other tracking technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, and Software Development Kits (SDKs) within our website, emails, and mobile applications.

2. Lawful Basis

Essential cookies are used under the lawful basis of legitimate interest, while all non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are deployed based on user consent per Article 6 of the GDPR.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies used for:

•Login session management and authentication
•CSRF token validation and security headers
•Load balancing and routing (e.g., Cloudflare __cfduid)
•Language or currency selection retention

Analytics Cookies used to:

•Track visit frequency, duration, bounce rate
•Measure feature usage and optimize UI
•Tools include Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) and Hotjar (_hjSessionUser, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample)

Advertising & Retargeting Cookies used for:

•Facebook Pixel (_fbp)
•Google Ads conversion tracking (_gel_au)
•Tailored ad targeting and suppression of redundant ads

Functionality Cookies used to:

•Pre-fill forms with user information
•Retain search filters and booking settings
•Store local timezone and display preferences

Social Media Cookies used when:

•Sharing content to platforms like Facebook or Instagram
•Viewing embedded social media feeds
•Examples: Facebook (fr, act), Instagram (csrftoken, mid), Twitter (personalization_id)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Homesloc uses integrations from third-party vendors, who may place their own cookies when you interact with:

•Razorpay (for payments)
•Meta and Google (ads and analytics)
•Hotjar or session replay tools

These third parties have their own cookie policies. Users are advised to review them separately.

5. How Long Do Cookies Stay?

•Session cookies are erased when you close the browser
•Persistent cookies may remain for 30 days to 12 months depending on purpose
•Google Analytics: up to 14 months
•Facebook: up to 90 days
•Preferences: 30–365 days
•Cookies may be manually cleared by the user at any time

6. Consent and Control

•On first visit, users are shown a cookie consent banner
•Non-essential cookies are only set after opt-in consent
•You may update cookie settings via Cookie Settings dashboard or browser controls
•We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage compliance and audit trails

7. User Profiling and Personalization

We use cookies to recommend stays, services, or promotions based on your preferences:

•Store session-specific filters or map views
•Create anonymized user behavior clusters for performance optimization
•Personalized content or marketing based on cookies is only offered after explicit opt-in

8. International Users

Homesloc is accessible in India. However we follow EU and GDPR-compliant methods:

•Cookie banners follow GDPR opt-in standards
•Data collected is processed through secure cloud infrastructure
•Cross-border transfers are conducted via Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar mechanisms

9. How to Disable Cookies

Users may disable cookies via browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:

•Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data
•Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
•Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
•Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact core features like login and bookings.

10. Contact Us

For cookie-related queries, contact:

Data Protection Officer

Email: operations@homesloc.com

Address: Shigatha Tourism Private Limited (STPL)
Niramaruthur, Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala - 676109, India

11. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Material changes will be notified through the Platform. These policies will be governed under the laws of India.

By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy.

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.