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Cookie Policy

Effective date: July 22, 2026 · Last updated: July 22, 2026

Short version: HoustonBuilt uses a small session cookie so you stay signed in, and Google Analytics cookies so we can see aggregate site usage. There are no advertising cookies, no marketing pixels, and no cross-site trackers. If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we do not load Google Analytics for that visit.

1. What cookies are

A "cookie" is a small text file that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) through your web browser. Cookies let a site remember your actions and preferences (for example, that you are signed in) so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit. This policy also covers similar technologies such as browser local storage and session storage.

Cookies can be:

First-party (set by the site you are visiting — in this case, HoustonBuilt) or third-party (set by another domain, such as an analytics provider).
Session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (kept for a set period).
Essential (the site cannot function without them) or non-essential (used for analytics, marketing, or personalization).

2. Cookies we use

2.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to work. Without them, you cannot sign in, submit a job, or make a payment.

Cookie / storage key	Set by	Purpose	Duration
`sb-access-token`, `sb-refresh-token` (Supabase session)	houstonbuilt.app (first-party)	Keep you signed in and maintain your authenticated session across pages.	Session — refreshed for as long as you are active; deleted when you sign out.
CSRF / security tokens	houstonbuilt.app (first-party)	Protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery.	Session.

2.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how many people use the Service, which pages are popular, and where visitors drop off. They do not personally identify you to HoustonBuilt.

Cookie	Set by	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics 4 (third-party)	Distinguish unique visitors. IP anonymization is enabled so Google does not receive full IP addresses.	Up to 2 years.
`_gid`	Google Analytics 4 (third-party)	Distinguish visitors during a 24-hour window.	24 hours.
`_ga_<PROPERTY_ID>`	Google Analytics 4 (third-party)	Persist session state for GA4.	Up to 2 years.

2.3 Advertising and marketing cookies

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. HoustonBuilt does not run ads on the Service and does not embed third-party marketing pixels such as Meta/Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tags, LinkedIn Insight, TikTok Pixel, or similar trackers. We do not participate in cross-context behavioral advertising.

2.4 Third-party trackers

Aside from the Google Analytics 4 cookies listed above, the Service does not load third-party trackers. Embedded third-party content that could set additional cookies is deliberately kept out of the Service.

3. Local storage and session storage

Separate from cookies, the Service uses your browser's local storage and session storage for:

Demo-mode data: when you use HoustonBuilt in demo mode (for example, exploring how the platform works before creating an account), example jobs, sample messages, and mock quotes are stored in your browser only and never sent to our servers;
User preferences: UI preferences such as your last-selected neighborhood filter, list-vs-map view, and cached form drafts so you do not lose progress if the page reloads.

Local storage stays on your device until you clear it through your browser. Clearing your browser's site data for houstonbuilt.app will remove it.

4. How to opt out

4.1 Browser controls

Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. The exact steps depend on the browser:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Note: if you block the essential Supabase session cookie, the Service will not be able to keep you signed in.

4.2 Google Analytics opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics on all sites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Google offers this add-on for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

4.3 Do Not Track

When your browser sends a Do Not Track ("DNT") header, HoustonBuilt does not load the Google Analytics script for that session. There is currently no industry-wide standard for how sites should respond to DNT, but we choose to honor it. Global Privacy Control ("GPC") signals, where recognized under applicable state privacy law, are treated the same way for analytics purposes.

5. Consent (where required)

Because the Service is intended for U.S. users (primarily Texas), and because we do not use advertising or marketing cookies, we do not present a European-style cookie consent banner in the U.S. If you access the Service from a jurisdiction that requires prior consent to non-essential cookies (for example, the EEA or the UK), HoustonBuilt honors DNT/GPC signals, and you can additionally opt out of analytics using the browser controls above. [ATTORNEY: confirm whether a consent banner or GPC-aware banner is required based on the current mix of user jurisdictions and any adopted state privacy statutes.]

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, in law, or in our practices. Material changes will be announced by email to the address on your account or by an in-Service notice, and we will update the "Last updated" date above.

7. How to contact us

Questions about cookies or this policy:

SKCG Financial Holdings LLC (dba HoustonBuilt)
Attn: Privacy
110 Bagby Street, Apt 53
Houston, TX 77002
Email: hello@houstonbuilt.app