Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how RoommateAds.com ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining until they expire or you delete them).

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function. They enable core features like user login sessions, form submissions, and security protections. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the Site.

• PHPSESSID — Maintains your login session. Expires when you close your browser.
• csrf_token — Protects against cross-site request forgery. Session cookie.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a better experience, such as your last search filters or display preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies collect anonymized data about pages visited, time on site, and referral source. This data helps us improve the Site.

reCAPTCHA Cookies

We use Google reCAPTCHA on certain forms to prevent spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA may set cookies to analyze your browsing behavior. Google's use of these cookies is governed by their Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third party's privacy policy for more information.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set

Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Site, such as logging in or posting ads.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at webmaster@roommateads.com.