Cookie Policy for Chicagoland House Hack

Last Updated: January 2, 2021

At Chicagoland House Hack, we believe in being clear and transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience when searching for multi-family properties, investment opportunities, and residential listings in Chicago.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your property search experience and to understand how our site is being used. Specifically, we use them to:

  • Property Tracking: Remember your saved listings and search criteria (e.g., specific Chicago neighborhoods or multi-family filters).
  • User Authentication: Keep you signed into your account so you can access your saved searches across different sessions.
  • Analytics: Understand which blog posts (like our “Flipping Foundation” series) or market snapshots are most helpful to our visitors.
  • Marketing: Deliver relevant real estate information and advertisements based on your interests in the Chicago market.

3. Types of Cookies Used

CategoryDescription
Strictly NecessaryEssential for the website to function, such as the MLS data feed integration and secure login areas.
FunctionalThese remember your preferences, such as your language settings or recently viewed properties.
Performance & AnalyticsWe use tools like Google Analytics to track site traffic and user behavior to improve our content.
Targeting & AdvertisingWe may use third-party cookies (like Facebook Pixel) to show you relevant real estate listings or investment guides after you leave our site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Because our site integrates with various real estate tools, third parties may also set cookies on your device. These include:

  • Sierra Interactive: Our website platform provider.
  • MLS Data Providers: To ensure property listings are updated every 15 minutes.
  • Social Media: Facebook and other platforms for social sharing and targeted insights.

5. Your Choices & Management

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

  • Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
  • Opting Out: You can visit the Network Advertising Initiative to opt-out of some third-party advertising cookies.
  • Note: If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality (like saving your favorite “house hack” properties) may be restricted.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:

Lori Wyatt

Real Estate Growth Partners

4131 S State Street

Chicago, IL 60653

Email: [Your Email Address]

Phone: (312) 656-9999