Welcome to the Cookie Policy for Style of House (styleofhouse.com), a blog launched in 2023 dedicated to home decor, interior design, and DIY inspiration. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, your choices regarding them, and how they enhance your experience. By accessing or using Style of House, you agree to this policy, which is effective as of July 30, 2025. We may update this policy, with changes posted here, and your continued use signifies acceptance. For questions, contact us at support@styleofhouse.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit Style of House. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and improve functionality. Similar technologies, like web beacons and pixels, may also be used. Cookies do not harm your device and are essential for a seamless browsing experience. We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored for longer to enhance future visits).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functions like page navigation and account access, ensuring you can explore our decor tips and DIY guides.
- Performance Cookies: Analyze traffic and performance, helping us optimize content like 2025 trend articles for faster loading.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your settings, such as language or layout preferences, tailoring your Style of House experience.
- Advertising Cookies: With your consent, these may track interests to show relevant decor product ads, supporting our free content.
Our use complies with applicable laws, and we prioritize your privacy while enhancing usability.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Style of House employs various cookie categories:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by us to manage site operations and user preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: From partners (e.g., analytics or ad providers) to measure engagement or display ads, with their own policies applying.
- Temporary Cookies: Active during your visit, aiding real-time features like comment submissions.
- Long-Term Cookies: Stored for months to personalize repeat visits, such as saving your favorite room design tips.
Details on specific cookies are available upon request via our contact page.
4. Your Choices and Consent
You control your cookie preferences. Upon your first visit, we display a consent banner, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can:
- Manage Settings: Adjust preferences via our cookie management tool on the site.
- Browser Settings: Disable cookies in your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox), though this may limit functionality.
- Withdraw Consent: Update choices anytime through the tool or by contacting us.
Consent is not required for essential cookies, but we respect your decisions for others.
5. How to Disable Cookies
To disable cookies, adjust your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies > Block third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All.
Note that disabling cookies may affect access to personalized features, like saved DIY tutorials, but essential functions will remain.
6. Data Collection and Privacy
Cookies help collect data like IP addresses, visit duration, and pages viewed to improve Style of House. This data is anonymized where possible and linked to our Privacy Policy here. We do not sell personal data but may share aggregated insights with partners. Third-party cookies follow their privacy rules, and you can opt out via their platforms (e.g., Google Ad Settings).
7. Cookie Retention and Security
Cookies are retained based on purpose—essential ones for the session, others for up to 12 months. We use encryption and secure servers to protect cookie data, minimizing risks. However, no online system is fully immune, so we encourage strong passwords and updated browsers to enhance security.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes, with revisions posted here and dated. Check regularly for updates, as your continued use after changes indicates acceptance. This ensures compliance with evolving standards as of July 30, 2025.
9. Contact Us
Have questions about our Cookie Policy? Reach out at support@styleofhouse.com or via our contact page. We aim to respond within 48 hours, valuing your input to refine our approach.