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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Household Guide ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website at householdguide.eu (the "Site"). By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet, or mobile phone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can be either session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

2. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies that function in a similar way, including:

  • Web beacons: Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Pixel tags: Tiny blocks of code placed on web pages that collect information about visitor behaviour.
  • Local storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms that allow data to be saved locally on your device beyond a single session.
  • Session storage: Temporary storage that holds data only for the duration of a browser session.

References to "cookies" in this policy apply equally to these technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, user authentication, and access to protected areas. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies cannot be disabled.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of the Site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings. They enable us to provide a more personalised experience. Information collected by these cookies may be anonymised and cannot track your activity on other websites.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They track your browsing activity across websites and are typically placed by third-party advertising networks. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include analytics providers, social media platforms, and embedded content providers. We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties directly.

4. Cookie Details

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration
session_id Strictly Necessary Maintains your authenticated session across pages Session
csrf_token Strictly Necessary Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
cookie_consent Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
_analytics Performance Tracks page views and user navigation patterns 24 months
_perf_session Performance Records session-level interaction data for analysis Session
user_prefs Functional Remembers display preferences and language settings 6 months
_ad_id Targeting Associates your device with advertising segments 13 months

This table reflects our current cookie usage and is updated periodically. The actual cookies present on your device may vary depending on your interactions with the Site and any third-party services active during your visit.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

Data collected through cookies may be used for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the technical operation and security of the Site
  • Authenticating registered users and maintaining session continuity
  • Analysing aggregate traffic and usage patterns to improve content and structure
  • Remembering user preferences to personalise the experience
  • Measuring the reach and effectiveness of our communications
  • Delivering relevant content based on inferred interests

We do not use cookie data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

6. Your Choices and Controls

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:

Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, and some features may not work as intended.

6.2 Consent Management

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You may accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences through that interface. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on the Site.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

For third-party analytics and advertising cookies, you may use industry opt-out tools such as:

These tools allow you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks. Note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements — it means the advertisements you see will be less tailored to your interests.

7. Data Retention

The retention period for data collected through cookies varies depending on the type of cookie and its purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for the duration specified in the Cookie Details table above or until you delete them manually. We retain aggregated analytics data for up to 26 months from the date of collection.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell cookie-derived data to third parties. Data collected through third-party cookies is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with partners for the purpose of improving our services or measuring campaign performance.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, our Site does not alter its behaviour in response to such signals. We encourage you to use the cookie controls described in Section 6 to manage your preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the way we handle cookie data, please contact us: