COOKIE POLICY

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Last updated: October 10, 2024

WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

At Alexandra Sterling Real Estate, we use cookies responsibly to enhance your browsing experience while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security that our luxury clientele expects.

HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze website traffic and understand user behavior
  • To provide personalized content and property recommendations
  • To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
  • To remember items in your property favorites list
  • To improve our website performance and user experience

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you get error messages from web pages. This information is used to improve how our website works and provide a better user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content, property listings, and overall user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. These services help us provide a better experience by:

  • Providing mapping services for property locations
  • Embedding social media content
  • Analyzing website performance through Google Analytics
  • Providing property search and listing services

We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure they meet our high standards for privacy and data protection.

MANAGING YOUR COOKIES

Browser Settings

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

  • Delete existing cookies from your device
  • Block cookies from being placed on your device
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas of the site or receive personalized content.

COOKIE CONSENT

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies for the full website experience
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Accept only essential cookies

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

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

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of significant changes through our website
  • Request new consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

CONTACT US

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

Email: privacy@alexandrasterling.com

Phone: (713) 555-0123

Address: 2000 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2000, Houston, TX 77056