Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Up Your Bids LLC (d/b/a Home Index) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples:
- Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
- Session identifiers for security
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
- CSRF protection tokens
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.
Examples:
- Language and region preferences
- User interface settings and themes
- Notification preferences
- Dashboard layout customizations
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples:
- Google Analytics tracking (anonymized)
- Page view counts and user flow
- Feature usage statistics
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Examples:
- Google Ads targeting and conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Ads pixels and retargeting
- SendGrid email campaign tracking pixels
- Social media integration cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Cookie Consent Manager
Our cookie consent banner allows you to customize which types of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or similar tools provided by other analytics providers.
Do Not Track
We respect browser Do Not Track signals and will disable non-essential cookies when this preference is detected.
We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Google Ads
Advertising campaign tracking and conversion measurement
Meta (Facebook) Ads
Advertising campaign tracking and audience targeting
Stripe
Payment processing and fraud prevention
SendGrid
Email delivery and open/click tracking
Sentry
Error tracking and performance monitoring
Cloudflare
Security and performance optimization
Our mobile application uses similar tracking technologies including:
- Push notification tokens (Expo) for delivering notifications to your device
- Firebase Analytics for app usage tracking and crash reporting
- Device identifiers for session management and security
You can manage these through your device settings and app notification preferences.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies to accept. Your choices are stored and respected throughout your browsing session.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and visiting our site again
- Using your browser's privacy settings to block specific types of cookies
Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly during your session
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
- We may not be able to provide personalized content
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Up Your Bids LLC (d/b/a Home Index)
Email: support@homeindex.io
Phone: (843) 739-5020
This Cookie Policy is effective as of March 30, 2026