Last Updated: June 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Home Smart Guide (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, HomeSmartGuide.com (the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to help websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, improve user experiences, and provide website owners with information about how visitors interact with their content.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, and local storage may also be used for similar purposes.
3. Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website.
They enable core functions such as:
- Page navigation
- Website security
- Access to certain features
- Remembering cookie preferences
Without these cookies, the Website may not function properly.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Traffic sources
- User interactions
We use services such as Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and improve the quality of our content and user experience.
Google Analytics may place cookies on your device to collect usage data. More information about how Google processes this information can be found through Google’s privacy resources.
c) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.
These cookies may store preferences such as:
- Language settings
- Region selection
- User interface preferences
- Other customised settings
These cookies help create a more personalised browsing experience.
d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies
HomeSmartGuide.com may display advertisements through advertising partners including Google AdSense.
Advertising cookies may be used to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Limit how often you see the same ad
- Measure advertising performance
- Personalise advertising based on your interests
Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this Website and other websites across the internet.
You can manage your advertising preferences through Google’s Ad Settings and other industry opt-out tools.
Important Advertising Disclosure
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s previous visits to this Website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to provide more relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across the internet.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, selected third parties may place cookies on your device when you visit our Website.
These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Advertising partners
- Affiliate marketing networks
- Website performance and security services
These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
We encourage you to review their policies directly, as we do not control how third-party cookies are managed after they are placed on your device.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept, reject, or manage cookies at any time.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
Examples include:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services
Advertising Preferences
You can manage personalised advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Industry advertising opt-out platforms available in your region
Cookie Consent Banner
Where required by applicable law, HomeSmartGuide.com may display a cookie consent banner that allows visitors to manage cookie preferences upon visiting the Website.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact Website functionality and your overall browsing experience.
6. GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA Rights
If you are located in:
- The European Economic Area (EEA)
- The United Kingdom
- California or other jurisdictions with privacy laws
You may have additional rights regarding the collection and processing of your personal information and cookie data.
These rights may include:
- Accessing your personal information
- Requesting corrections
- Requesting deletion of personal data
- Restricting certain processing activities
- Managing consent preferences
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for complete details regarding your privacy rights and how to exercise them.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- Applicable laws and regulations
- Website functionality
- Advertising services
- Analytics providers
- Business practices
When updates are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
We encourage visitors to review this policy regularly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: dhanur.indigo@gmail.com
Website: HomeSmartGuide.com