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Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our site.
Last Updated: July 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Similar browser storage, such as local storage, can also remember a preference or keep a feature working during your visit.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware, but some cookies and pixels can be used to recognize a browser, measure activity, or support advertising. This policy describes the cookies and similar technologies used by the current site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar browser storage on this site for a few straightforward reasons:
- To keep the site working properly and securely
- To remember your preferences so you don't have to re-enter them
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- To deliver relevant content and advertising to people who have shown interest in our services
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies or storage entries are required for the site to function or remember privacy choices. They handle things like cookie consent, security, payment checkout, and basic navigation. Without them, core features of the site may not work.
Essential cookies and storage entries do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use Google Analytics 4 to measure information like which pages are visited, how visitors move through the site, and whether key site actions occur.
Google Analytics reports are used to evaluate trends and improve the site. Analytics cookies are loaded only after you choose "Accept All" on a production site.
Functionality Cookies
These storage entries remember choices and preferences to give you a better experience. The current chat widget keeps the visible conversation in browser memory while the page is open; it does not intentionally store chat history in local storage or session storage through the front-end.
Marketing and Retargeting Cookies
These cookies and pixels are used for advertising measurement, retargeting, audience creation, or conversion measurement. They may be set by third-party advertising platforms that we work with.
The current front-end is configured for Google Analytics 4 and Meta Pixel on production hostnames. Google Ads or conversion tags may also load if a Google Ads ID is configured. These technologies are loaded only after you choose "Accept All." You can opt out by choosing "Essential Only," clearing your cookie choice and reloading the site, using supported browser privacy signals, adjusting browser settings, or using the third-party platform controls listed below.
Cookies and Storage We Use
| Cookie or Storage Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mhe_cookie_consent | Matthew Hoult Estates | Stores your "Accept All" or "Essential Only" cookie choice in local storage | Until cleared | Essential preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes browsers after you choose "Accept All" | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains GA4 session and property state after you choose "Accept All" | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| In-memory chat history | Matthew Hoult Estates | Keeps the visible chat conversation available while the page is open | Page session | Functional |
| stripe_sid | Stripe Checkout | Payment session identifier when checkout is opened | Varies by Stripe setting | Essential |
| stripe_mid | Stripe Checkout | Fraud prevention when checkout is opened | Varies by Stripe setting | Essential |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics after you choose "Accept All" | Up to 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_* / _gcl_ls | Google advertising tags | Stores ad-click or conversion measurement data only if Google advertising tags are configured and you choose "Accept All" | Varies by Google setting | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by services we use rather than by us directly. These third-party services include Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel, Stripe Checkout, and Google advertising tags if configured. Each company has its own privacy policies that govern how it handles the data its cookies collect.
You can learn more about how these services use your data:
- Google Privacy Policy (covers Google Analytics and Google advertising products)
- Stripe Privacy Policy
- Meta Privacy Policy
Advertising Cookies and Privacy Choices
We do not sell your personal information for money. If you choose "Accept All," limited browser, device, and interaction data may be shared with advertising partners such as Meta or Google for measurement, retargeting, audience creation, or conversion measurement. Some privacy laws may treat this as "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising.
If you do not want advertising cookies or pixels to load, choose "Essential Only" in the cookie banner, use a supported browser privacy signal such as Global Privacy Control or Do Not Track, or reset your cookie choice and reload the page.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies at any time. Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. From there you can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or manage exceptions for specific sites.
Safari
Go to Preferences, then Privacy. You can manage website tracking and cookie storage, including blocking all cookies or allowing only cookies from sites you visit.
Firefox
Go to Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers standard, strict, and custom tracking protection levels.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings, then Cookies and site permissions. You can choose to block or allow cookies and manage exceptions for specific sites.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our site functions. Some features, like payment processing and stored privacy preferences, rely on cookies or browser storage to work properly.
Cookie Consent and Withdrawal
We ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. The banner gives you two choices: "Accept All" for analytics and advertising cookies, or "Essential Only" for cookies required to operate the site.
You can withdraw or reset your choice for this browser by clearing this site's cookies/local storage, using the reset link below, changing browser privacy settings, or contacting us directly.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled through a consent preference, as they are necessary for the basic operation of the site. Without them, features like payment processing and session management would not function.
California Do Not Track Signals
This section explains how the current site responds to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. Some browsers and extensions also send Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
When our site detects a supported DNT or GPC signal, it treats that browser as an "Essential Only" cookie preference and does not load non-essential analytics or advertising tracking. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Updates to This 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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out:
Matthew Hoult, California Real Estate Salesperson · DRE License #02112916
Under the supervision of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California (CA DRE #01527644), the responsible broker.
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