COOKIE POLICY – CITYFINDR™
Last Updated: February 1st, 2026
CityFindr™ (“CityFindr,” “we,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to help operate and improve our website located at https://www.cityfindr.com, including any related mobile websites, mobile applications, or other media forms or channels connected or related thereto (collectively, the “Website” or “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, all of which are incorporated by reference.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device (such as your computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit the site. Cookies help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as your login state, language, or regional settings) over a period of time so you do not have to re‑enter them whenever you return to the site or browse between pages.
Cookies may be first‑party cookies (set by CityFindr) or third‑party cookies (set by other companies, such as analytics or advertising providers). They may be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
2. USER AGE AND COOKIE PREFERENCE DECLARATIONS
By interacting with CityFindr’s cookie‑consent or preference tools, you represent that you are of legal age to provide consent under applicable law or that you have obtained the required parental or legal‑guardian consent if you are a minor. In jurisdictions that require special rules for children’s data, including COPPA‑style protections, we will not rely on consent from users under a specified age threshold unless verifiable parental consent is obtained where applicable.
If you are providing cookie preferences on behalf of an organization or another person, you represent that you have the authority to bind that party to the choices you make.
3. CHILDREN AND COOKIES
CityFindr does not knowingly collect or use cookies or other tracking technologies to process personal data from children under 13 years of age, except for strictly necessary essential‑service cookies that are required to provide core functionality requested by the user. Under no circumstances will CityFindr knowingly engage in behavioral profiling, interest‑based advertising, or analytics‑driven tracking related to users we know are under 13, unless verifiable parental consent is obtained in compliance with applicable laws such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If CityFindr learns that it has collected personal information from a child under 13 in violation of this policy, it will take appropriate steps to delete that information and disable any correlated tracking profiles.
4. CITYFINDR AND GDPR‑COMPLIANT COOKIE CONSENT
CityFindr complies with the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions that require prior, informed consent for non‑essential cookies. Under these rules:
- We provide clear information about the types of cookies we use and their purposes.
- We obtain your explicit, prior consent before placing or activating any non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) on your device.
- Essential cookies required to provide services you explicitly request (for example, logging in or maintaining a secure session) may be placed without prior consent, as they are considered strictly necessary.
- You can accept or decline specific categories of cookies (such as analytics or advertising) and change your preferences at any time.
CityFindr records and logs user consent, including the date, time, and selected cookie categories, where required by applicable law. This record‑keeping helps ensure compliance with consent‑based cookie regulations and may be used for audit and regulatory‑review purposes.
CityFindr may use third‑party cookie‑consent and analytics platforms that are contractually obliged to comply with GDPR and similar privacy laws. These providers are required to process personal data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable law. We periodically review third‑party analytics and advertising providers listed in this policy and may replace any provider that fails to meet CityFindr’s compliance standards or technical-security requirements.
If you withdraw your consent, we will stop placing or activating the relevant non-essential cookies on your device going forward, in accordance with the applicable law and technical limitations.
CityFindr may also use temporary or “session-only” cookies for analytics or advertising where such use is compatible with applicable law and consent. These cookies are limited to the duration of your browser session and are not used to build long‑term profiles or for persistent tracking beyond that session.
5. MAIN COOKIE CATEGORIES AND EXAMPLES
CityFindr typically categorizes cookies into the following groups:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the core functionality of the Website and cannot be turned off without disabling key features. Examples include:
- Cookies that keep you logged in to your account.
- Cookies that maintain your session security and protect against unauthorized access.
- Cookies that enable basic functions such as navigating between pages or using the search or messaging tools.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website, measure traffic and usage, and identify issues or areas for improvement. Examples include:
- Cookies from analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) that track page views, session duration, and device information.
- Cookies that monitor how often certain features are used or which pages are most visited, without identifying you personally.
- These cookies are used only with your consent where legally required and are vital for improving the Website experience.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising on CityFindr and on other websites based on your interests and activity. Examples include:
- Cookies from advertising networks and programmatic‑ad platforms that track your visits to the Website and other sites to build a profile for ad targeting.
- Cookies that enable retargeting (for example, showing you ads related to businesses or services you viewed on CityFindr).
- These cookies are placed only after you have provided prior consent where legally required and may be withdrawn at any time.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies relate to social-sharing or “log in with social” features. Examples include:
- Cookies set when you use a “Log in with Facebook,” “Log in with Google,” or similar button.
- Cookies set by social networks when you click a social‑sharing button (such as “Like” or “Share”) on the Website.
- These cookies are governed by the social network’s own privacy and cookie policies.
6. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DECLINE NON‑ESSENTIAL COOKIES
If you choose to decline or withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies), you can still use most of the Website’s core functions. However, you may experience the following:
- Reduced personalization of content and recommendations, since we will not be able to track your activity for analytics or interest‑based personalization.
- Less-relevant or non-targeted advertising on CityFindr or other sites, since we will not be able to use your activity data for ad-targeting purposes.
- Some features that rely on third-party analytics or advertising services may be limited or unavailable, but essential functions such as logging in, searching, and viewing listings will continue to work.
CityFindr will not limit your access to the Website solely because you decline non-essential cookies, except where doing so would violate applicable law or technical constraints.
7. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Disabling cookies will not stop CityFindr or certain third‑party services from collecting some information via other technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, tags, SDKs, or server logs. These technologies may record information such as your IP address, device type, operating system, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit, which may be used for analytics, security, and fraud‑prevention purposes. The use of such technologies is described in our Privacy Policy.
8. CHANGES TO COOKIES AND CATEGORIES
From time to time, CityFindr may introduce new cookies, update existing cookies, or change how they are used or categorized. Any such changes will be logged in our internal Cookie and Tracking Audit records. Where changes are materially different from those described in this Cookie Policy, CityFindr will notify users by updating this policy and may, where appropriate, display updated information on the Website or send a notice to registered users via email.
Your continued use of the Website after any such update constitutes your acceptance of the revised cookie practices.
9. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
CityFindr allows certain third parties, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media services, to place cookies on your device when you visit the Website. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, for purposes such as analytics, advertising, or social‑media integration.
CityFindr does not control the use of these third-party cookies. The use of such cookies is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. You may learn more about these third‑party practices and, in many cases, manage or opt out of certain cookies as described below.
10. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
You have several options to control cookies on your device:
Browser settings:
Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, including third‑party cookies, via your browser settings. You can usually find these options under “Preferences,” “Privacy,” or “Content Settings.” If you block all cookies, some features of the Website may not function as intended (for example, staying logged in, saving preferences, or certain checkout or communication features).
Cookie-consent tool:
CityFindr may provide a cookie‑consent or preference tool that allows you to accept or reject certain categories of cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) before they are placed on your device. You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time through this tool.
Third-party opt-out tools:
Many advertising and analytics services provide opt-out tools that let you disable or limit certain cookies across multiple sites. For example:
- You can opt out of certain Google-related cookies via the Google Ads Settings or Google Analytics opt‑out browser add-on.
- You can manage tracking from many advertising networks through tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), when available.
Please note that if you choose to block or disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not work properly, and your experience may be limited.
11. DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do‑Not‑Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. The Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or similar mechanisms. However, you may still manage tracking through the cookie controls described above.
12. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
CityFindr retains information obtained through cookies only for as long as necessary to provide our services, analyze Website performance, conduct advertising, and comply with legal obligations. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data collected via cookies, but you should be aware that no security system is perfect.
13. COOKIE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE (INTERNAL NOTE)
CityFindr maintains an internal Cookie and Tracking Audit documentation that records:
- All cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website, including their purposes, providers, and retention periods.
- The legal basis for each cookie category (e.g., consent, legitimate interest, or strictly necessary).
- Evidence of user consent and any changes to consent over time.
- Results of periodic reviews of third‑party providers, including compliance‑risk assessments and any deactivation or replacement of non‑compliant services.
This audit is reviewed at regular intervals and updated whenever new cookies, tracking technologies, or third‑party vendors are introduced.
14. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
CityFindr may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on the Website with the effective date clearly indicated. Your continued use of the Website after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on the Website, please contact us at:
RJHoy Holdings, LLC
dba CityFindr™
Attn: Legal Department / Cookie Policy
2284 Black Forest Lane
Traverse City, MI 49696
+1 (231) 492-0073