Cookies Policy

Introduction

This policy refers to the cookies and web pages operated by Happy Homes.

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on your computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment from which you access the Internet. The cookie is installed through a web-server request to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive).

What are Cookies Used For?

These files make it possible to recognize the user’s terminal and present the content in a relevant way, adapted to the user’s preferences. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support [Your Store Name]'s efforts to offer comfortable services to users: e.g., preferences in terms of online privacy, shopping cart, or relevant advertising. They are also used in the preparation of anonymous, aggregated statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding the personal identification of the user.

What Cookies Do We Use?

We use two types of cookies: per session and fixed. The former are temporary files that remain on the user's terminal until the session is closed or the application (web browser) is shut down. Fixed files remain on the user's terminal for a period defined by the cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.

How Are Cookies Used on This Site?

A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies:

o Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They do not require your prior consent to be downloaded onto your device. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but in this case, certain sections of the website may not function correctly.

o Performance Cookies

o Visitor Analysis Cookies

o Geotargetting Cookies

o Registration Cookies

o Advertising Cookies

o Advertising Provider Cookies

Do Cookies Contain Personal Data?

Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. The personal data collected through the use of cookies can only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. Such data are encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access them.

Deleting Cookies

In general, an application used to access web pages allows the saving of cookies on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed in such a way that the automatic administration of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed every time cookies are sent to their terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing cookies can be found in the settings area of the application (web browser). Limiting the use of cookies can affect certain functionalities of the web page.

Why Are Cookies Important for the Internet?

Cookies are the focal point of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience and adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some sites impossible to use. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – but only that it will no longer be able to keep track of your preferences and interests evidenced by your browsing behavior.

Security and Privacy Issues

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed nor can they auto-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about user preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and consistently mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scan procedures.

Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing Based on Cookies

o Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level for you of cookie security.

o If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing your browsing history and personal access data.

o If you share access to your computer, you can consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is a way to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.

o Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.

o Ensure your browser is always up to date. Many of the attacks based on cookies are realized by exploiting the weaknesses of old versions of browsers.