Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience on Vestora's real estate investment platform.
Last updated: 9/9/2025
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Jump to any section of our cookie policy to find the information you need.
What Are Cookies
Basic overview and explanation
Types of Cookies
Essential, functional, and analytics
Third-Party Cookies
External services and partners
Cookie Duration
Session and persistent cookies
Managing Preferences
How to control your settings
Impact of Disabling
What happens when you disable them
Data Protection
How we protect your information
Policy Updates
How we notify you of changes
Contact Us
How to reach us with questions
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.
At Vestora, we use cookies to enhance your experience, provide personalized content, and improve our platform's functionality. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our real estate investment platform.
How Cookies Work
- Cookies are created when you visit our website
- They store information about your preferences and activities
- This information is sent back to our servers on future visits
- Cookies help us provide a better, more personalized experience
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to provide various functions and improve your experience on our platform.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies that keep you logged in
- Security cookies that protect against fraud
- Session cookies that maintain your current session
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language and region preference settings
- User interface customization options
- Remembering your login preferences
- Form data retention for better user experience
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:
- Page visit statistics and user behavior analysis
- Feature usage tracking to improve our services
- Performance monitoring and error tracking
- User journey analysis for platform optimization
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and analytics.
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics for website usage statistics
- Mixpanel for user behavior analysis
- Hotjar for user experience research
- Custom analytics tools for platform insights
Payment Processors
- Stripe for secure payment processing
- PayPal for alternative payment options
- Other payment gateways as needed
Marketing and Advertising
- Google Ads for targeted advertising
- Facebook Pixel for social media marketing
- LinkedIn Insight Tag for professional networking
- Email marketing service providers
Third-Party Privacy
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your information.
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose and function on our platform.
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser:
- Authentication tokens for secure login
- Shopping cart information
- Temporary form data
- Security verification tokens
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period:
- Language and region preferences (1 year)
- Analytics data (2 years)
- Marketing preferences (6 months)
- User interface settings (1 year)
Cookie Expiration
We regularly review and update our cookie expiration periods to ensure they align with our privacy practices and legal requirements. You can see the specific expiration dates for each cookie in your browser's cookie settings.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Our Cookie Consent Manager
We provide a cookie consent manager that allows you to:
- Accept or decline different types of cookies
- Update your preferences at any time
- View detailed information about each cookie
- Withdraw consent for specific cookie categories
Third-Party Opt-Outs
For third-party cookies, you can opt out through:
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- Individual service provider opt-out pages
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our platform.
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent:
- Secure login and authentication
- Basic website functionality
- Security features and fraud protection
- Session management and data persistence
Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized settings and preferences
- Need to re-enter information on each visit
- Reduced user experience and convenience
- Inability to use certain platform features
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies means:
- We cannot track platform usage to improve services
- Reduced ability to identify and fix technical issues
- Limited insights for feature development
- No impact on your personal experience
Recommendations
We recommend keeping essential and functional cookies enabled for the best experience. You can disable analytics and marketing cookies if you prefer not to be tracked for these purposes.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that cookie data is handled securely and responsibly.
Data Security
- All cookie data is transmitted securely using encryption
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and data protection protocols
Data Minimization
- We only collect data necessary for platform functionality
- Cookie data is not used for unnecessary tracking
- We regularly review and clean up old cookie data
- Data retention periods are clearly defined
Your Rights
- Right to access your cookie data
- Right to delete or modify cookie preferences
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. We regularly update our practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Notification of Changes
- We will notify you of material changes via email
- Updates will be posted on this page with a new date
- We may display banner notifications on our platform
- Changes will be communicated through our newsletter
Reviewing Updates
- Check this page regularly for the latest information
- Review the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Contact us if you have questions about any changes
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
Version History
We maintain a version history of this policy. If you would like to review previous versions or have questions about specific changes, please contact our privacy team.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us.
privacy@vestoraiq.com
Address
Vestora Inc.
123 Investment Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Phone
+1 (555) 123-4567
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days and work to resolve any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.