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Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 13, 2026 | Taciturn Studios LLC
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. HomeVibed.com, operated by Taciturn Studios LLC, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies including web beacons and pixel tags.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly and securely; to remember your preferences and settings between visits; to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it; and to track affiliate link performance through the Amazon Associates program.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie / Provider | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session cookie (auth) | Keeps you logged in after you sign in with an email magic link | 1 year | No — required for core functionality |
| Essential | Cookie consent (hv_cookie_consent) | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | No — required to remember your choice |
| Analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior to help us improve the site. IP addresses are anonymized. | Up to 2 years | Yes — via cookie banner or browser settings |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Google advertising cookies used to serve ads on blog and content pages based on prior visits | Up to 13 months | Yes — via Ads Settings or aboutads.info |
| Affiliate | Amazon Associates | Tracks clicks on Amazon affiliate links (tag: seperts-20) and attributes qualifying purchases for commission | 24 hours (session) | Yes — via browser settings |
| Preference | Theme preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Yes — clearing browser storage removes this |
4. Display Advertising
HomeVibed.com uses Google AdSense to serve display advertising on blog and content pages. Third-party vendors, including Google, use advertising cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with HomeVibed.com. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to HomeVibed.com. We use this information to improve HomeVibed.com. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit HomeVibed.com, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, decline optional cookies, or manage your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-trigger the consent banner.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality ofHomeVibed.com — for example, you may not be able to remain logged in or save your quiz results. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals, HomeVibed.com does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this policy accordingly.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at legal@homevibed.com.