| Name | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session token | Keeps you signed in between visits and page loads. | Essential | Until sign-out or expiry |
| Theme preference | Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode. | Preference | Persistent |
| Search state | Holds recent filters so results survive a page refresh. | Functional | Session |
| Usage measurement | Counts page and listing views so we can improve the product. | Analytics | Up to 12 months |
Essential vs optional
Essential entries are required for the site to work — without the session token you cannot stay signed in, save homes or book a visit. Preference, functional and analytics entries make the experience better but can be cleared without breaking the site.
Third parties
Sign-in with Google sets cookies on Google's own domains as part of the authentication flow. Those cookies are governed by Google's privacy policy, not ours. We do not run advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
Managing cookies
Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies and site data from its settings, usually under Privacy. Blocking essential cookies will sign you out and prevent saving homes or booking visits.
For the wider picture, read our privacy policy, or contact us with questions.