Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies enable websites to remember your preferences, recognize your device, and understand how you interact with the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
HomeJoy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous usage data (pages viewed, time on site, referring sources).
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for site navigation and functionality. | Session |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain on your device between sessions. Used to remember preferences and for analytics. | Up to 2 years |
| First-Party Cookies | Set by HomeJoy to enable basic site functions and analytics. | Varies |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by our advertising partners (primarily Google) for ad delivery and measurement. | Varies |
4. Google AdSense and the DoubleClick Cookie
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our Site and/or other websites on the Internet.
How the DoubleClick Cookie Works
The DoubleClick cookie is a third-party persistent cookie set by Google's DoubleClick advertising platform. When you visit a site that uses Google AdSense, the DoubleClick cookie may be placed on your browser. This cookie tracks your browsing behavior across different websites and builds a profile of your interests. Advertisers then use this profile to show you ads that are more likely to be relevant to you — a practice known as interest-based advertising or behavioral targeting.
What Data Is Collected
Through the DoubleClick cookie, Google may collect information including: the pages you visit, the time and duration of your visits, the ads you click on, your IP address, your browser type, and your device information. This data is used in aggregate and does not directly identify you by name or email address.
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of many websites, including ours. Essential features like navigation menus and page layout may not work as intended.
5.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising (interest-based ads) through the following mechanisms:
- Google Ads Settings: Visit google.com/settings/ads to control the ads you see across Google services and participating websites.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info for additional opt-out options.
Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see will not be based on your interests and browsing history. You will still see the same number of ads, but they will be less relevant to you.
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that requests websites not to track your browsing activity. There is no industry consensus on how sites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, our Site does not respond to DNT signals.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our parent network at jycsd.com.