Cookie Policy

Last updated: 7/5/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our platform cannot work correctly.

Examples:

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Form data retention during submission

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Examples:

  • Language and region preferences
  • User interface customizations
  • Remember login information (if you choose)
  • Search filters and sorting preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and user experience.

We use:

  • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
  • Performance monitoring tools
  • User behavior tracking (anonymized)
  • Feature usage statistics

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

Examples:

  • Social media integration (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Advertising network cookies
  • Retargeting and remarketing
  • Conversion tracking

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services that may set cookies:

3.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Maps: For location services and property mapping
  • Google Fonts: For web font delivery

3.2 Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook: For social sharing and login integration
  • Twitter: For social sharing features
  • LinkedIn: For professional networking features

3.3 Payment Processors

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • PayPal: For alternative payment options

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (not recommended)
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome:

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox:

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to opt out of specific tracking:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our platform:

5.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using key features of our platform, including:

  • Logging into your account
  • Submitting forms and applications
  • Accessing secure areas
  • Making payments or transactions

5.2 Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in:

  • Loss of personalized settings
  • Need to re-enter preferences each visit
  • Reduced functionality of interactive features

5.3 Analytics and Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies will:

  • Prevent us from improving our platform based on usage data
  • Result in less relevant advertising
  • Disable social media integration features

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

7. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@arofamer.com