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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

Essential Cookies
Required

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
Retention Period: Session-based or until logout
Functional Cookies
Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.

Examples:

  • Language and region preferences
  • User interface settings and themes
  • Notification preferences
  • Dashboard layout customizations
Retention Period: Up to 12 months
Analytics Cookies
Optional

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
Retention Period: Up to 24 months
Marketing Cookies
Optional

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
Retention Period: Up to 12 months
Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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.

Third-Party Cookies

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

Mobile App Tracking Technologies

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.

Cookie Consent

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
Impact of Disabling 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
Updates to This Policy

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.

Contact Us

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