Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how My Home Ideas (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://my-home-ideas.com/. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized content.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, My Home Ideas) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and social media).
Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons:
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Essential cookies: These are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms.
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Performance and analytics cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
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Functionality cookies: These help us to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.
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Advertising and targeting cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
What cookies do we use?
Below is a list of cookies we may use on our site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
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| _ga | Google Analytics – tracks user interaction | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookieConsent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 6 months | Essential |
Note: The actual cookies in use may vary based on updates to services or platform changes.
How can you control cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can set your preferences through:
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Our Cookie Banner: Upon first visit, you’ll see a banner giving you the option to accept or customize cookies.
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Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to reject some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being used. Refer to your browser’s help documentation for details.
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, feel free to contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://my-home-ideas.com/