Cookies & Tracking Technologies Policy
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This policy explains what cookies are, the specific categories of cookies we use on New Home Kenya, and how you can manage or revoke your consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as your login status, language, recent searches, and selected map zoom) so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you navigate between pages.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose & Description | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Always Active |
Essential for core security and navigation. Enables user login, CSRF token protection against unauthorized form submissions, and session integrity. The platform cannot function properly without these cookies. | Session or up to 2 hours |
| Preferences & Functional Optional |
Remembers your preferred language, active currency display (KES), location search radius, and saved property filters across visits. | Up to 6 months |
| Mapping & Geolocation Optional |
Used by the Google Maps JavaScript API to position property markers, calculate road distances, and load street views within Kenya. | Session to 1 year |
| Analytics & Performance Optional |
Collects aggregated, anonymous telemetry on page load speeds, popular property categories, and navigation patterns to optimize system responsiveness. | Up to 12 months |
3. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
When you first visit New Home Kenya, you are presented with our interactive Cookie Consent Banner. You can choose to "Accept All", "Reject Non-Essential", or customize your categories via "Preferences".
You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. To modify your current settings on this platform, click the Cookie Settings link located in our footer.