Last updated: 9/10/2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.
2. How We Use Cookies
AqarIntel uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity
- Session Management: To maintain your chat context
- Load Balancing: To ensure optimal performance
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences:
- Language Settings: Your preferred language
- Display Preferences: Theme (light/dark mode)
- Search Filters: Your saved property search criteria
- Location Preferences: Your preferred areas in Egypt
2.3 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how you use our Service:
- Usage Patterns: Which features you use most
- Performance Metrics: Page load times and errors
- User Journey: How you navigate through the Service
- Search Analytics: Popular property searches and filters
2.4 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Show relevant property recommendations
- Understand campaign effectiveness
- Limit how often you see the same content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by AqarIntel directly:
- estateguide_session: Maintains your session
- estateguide_auth: Authentication token
- estateguide_preferences: Your saved preferences
- estateguide_consent: Your cookie consent status
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by our trusted partners:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Vercel: For performance monitoring (no personal data)
- OpenAI: For AI service optimization
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser:
- Session authentication
- Temporary search filters
- Chat context
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period:
- Login credentials (30 days)
- Preferences (1 year)
- Consent status (1 year)
- Analytics (as per consent)
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit AqarIntel, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie categories:
- Analytics cookies: Through our cookie settings
- Marketing cookies: Through our cookie settings
- All cookies: Through browser settings (may affect functionality)
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some interactive features may not function
- AI chat may lose context between sessions
- Saved searches and filters won't persist
7. Other Tracking Technologies
7.1 Local Storage
We use local storage to:
- Store chat history locally
- Cache property search results
- Save draft infographics
7.2 Session Storage
We use session storage for temporary data that doesn't need to persist between sessions.
8. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area:
- We request explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- We provide detailed information about each cookie's purpose
- We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@estateguide.ai
Or use our contact form.