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1. Introduction

When you visit CREHQ.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to help our website function properly, improve your experience, understand how you use our platform, and support our business operations.

This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and what choices you have. Some cookies are essential for our website to work, while others are optional and can be managed according to your preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide useful information to website owners, and improve the user experience.

Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use:

• Local Storage: A web technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with greater capacity
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Small, transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how content is viewed
• Scripts: Small pieces of code that run on web pages to enable interactive features

When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we generally mean all of these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, grouped into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to navigate the site or use core features. They include:

• Keeping you logged in during your session
• Remembering items in your saved lists or search history within a session
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
• Ensuring the website loads and performs correctly

You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies, as the website cannot function without them.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information, such as:

• Which pages are most frequently visited
• How users navigate between pages
• Whether users encounter error messages
• General traffic patterns and feature usage statistics

This data helps us improve CREHQ by identifying areas that work well and areas that need improvement. The information collected is typically aggregated and does not directly identify you.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience:

• Remembering your display preferences (e.g., list view vs. grid view)
• Storing your preferred search filters or market selections
• Remembering whether you've dismissed certain notices or banners
• Personalizing content based on your previous interactions

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

If applicable, these cookies may be used to:

• Deliver relevant advertisements to you on other websites
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Build a profile of your interests for remarketing purposes

[PLACEHOLDER: Confirm whether CREHQ currently uses advertising/marketing cookies. If not, this section can be simplified to state that CREHQ does not currently use advertising cookies.]

4. Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-party cookies are set directly by CREHQ (crehq.com) and can only be read by our website
• Third-party cookies are set by other companies (such as analytics providers) and can be read across different websites

Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are primarily used to keep you logged in during a single visit
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (which varies by cookie) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across visits

5. Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on CREHQ.com:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
wordpress_logged_in_*	CREHQ (WordPress)	Identifies logged-in users and maintains authentication	Necessary	Session / 2 weeks
wordpress_sec_*	CREHQ (WordPress)	Security token for authenticated users	Necessary	Session / 2 weeks
wp_woocommerce_session_*	CREHQ (WooCommerce)	Maintains shopping cart and checkout session	Necessary	2 days
woocommerce_cart_hash	CREHQ (WooCommerce)	Tracks cart contents for caching purposes	Necessary	Session
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users for analytics	Analytics	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics 4	Maintains session state for GA4	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users during a 24-hour period	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Google Analytics	Analytics	1 minute
[PLACEHOLDER: Add additional cookies]	[Provider]	[Purpose]	[Type]	[Duration]

Note: Cookie names with asterisks (*) may have additional characters appended that are unique to your session or device. This table may be updated periodically as our technology changes.

6. Managing Cookies & Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block all cookies or just third-party cookies
• Configure notifications when a cookie is set

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

Cookie Preference Tools

When you first visit CREHQ.com, you may see a cookie notice or banner. If available, you can use this tool to manage your cookie preferences for our site specifically.

[PLACEHOLDER: If CREHQ implements a cookie consent management tool, add specific instructions here for how users can access and modify their preferences.]

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies, you may also use industry opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or delete certain cookies, some features of CREHQ may not work as intended:

• You may need to log in each time you visit
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not function properly
• We may not be able to remember your cookie preferences

7. Cookies & Personal Data

Some cookies may collect information that constitutes personal data under privacy laws. For example:

• Cookies that store your login session are linked to your account
• Analytics cookies may collect IP addresses
• Advertising cookies may track your browsing activity across sites

Our Privacy Policy describes in detail how we collect, use, and protect personal data, including data collected through cookies. It also explains your rights regarding your personal information.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may display a notice on our website
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

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Questions about cookies? Contact us at [email protected]