Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

Software Harbor LLC, operator of SmartRental Investor ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website smartrentalinvestor.com ("Service"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

2.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by our trusted service providers.

Advertising cookies (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and the ChatGPT Ads pixel) help us measure and target our advertising. You can turn these off at any time on our Your Privacy Choices page, and we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals automatically.

3. Session Storage and Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage mechanisms:

3.1 Session Storage

Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser tab. We use this for:

• Temporary property search data
• Navigation state between pages
• Form data during multi-step processes

3.2 Local Storage

Persistent storage that remains until explicitly cleared. We use this for:

• User interface preferences
• Recently viewed properties
• Cached search preferences

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Authenticate Users: Keep you logged in securely
• Remember Preferences: Store your settings and choices
• Improve Performance: Optimize loading times and functionality
• Analyze Usage: Understand how users interact with our Service
• Advertise: Measure our advertising and show relevant ads (you can opt out — see below)
• Provide Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Enable Features: Make certain features work properly
• Process Payments: Facilitate secure payment processing via Stripe

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Accept cookies from specific websites only

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service, including logging in to your account.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Clear Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. This will sign you out of our Service and may reset your preferences.

5.4 Advertising Cookie Opt-Out

To turn off advertising cookies (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and the ChatGPT Ads pixel) without changing your browser settings, visit our Your Privacy Choices page. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals automatically as an opt-out. Turning off advertising cookies does not affect essential cookies or your ability to use the Service.

6. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

We use advertising cookies that measure our advertising and support retargeting across other sites. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal: when your browser sends GPC, we treat it as a request to opt out of advertising cookies and turn them off automatically. You can also opt out yourself on our Your Privacy Choices page.

The older "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser setting was never adopted as a consistent standard, so, like most websites, we do not respond to DNT separately. Please use GPC or the opt-out link above instead.

7. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookies:

• Secure flag for HTTPS-only transmission
• HttpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript access where appropriate
• SameSite attribute to prevent CSRF attacks
• Regular expiration and renewal of authentication cookies

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10. Consent

By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our Service.