This policy explains the cookies and similar local storage that LiveHome HQ uses, grouped by category. Strictly-necessary storage is always active because the site can't work without it; everything else loads only after you opt in through our cookie banner.
You can review or change your choice any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer. For the bigger picture on how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What these are
Cookies are small files a site stores in your browser. We also use your browser's local storage for a few preferences. Both are covered here. We group them as: strictly-necessary, analytics, and marketing.
2. Strictly-necessary
These are required for the site and app to function — for sign-in, security and remembering your basic preferences. They're always on and don't require consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| lh:theme | LiveHome HQ | Remembers light/dark theme (local storage) | Until cleared |
| lh:lang | LiveHome HQ | Remembers language (EN/RO) (local storage) | Until cleared |
| lh:consent | LiveHome HQ | Stores your cookie choices + version (local storage) | Until cleared |
| Session / auth | AWS Cognito | Keeps you signed in to the app securely | Session |
3. Analytics (consent required)
Used only on this marketing site, and only after you accept analytics, to understand aggregate traffic. These do not load until you opt in.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains GA4 session state | 2 years |
4. Marketing (consent required)
Used to measure and improve our own campaigns. No advertising, no third-party ad networks, and no selling of your data. These are written only after you accept marketing cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| lh_ref | LiveHome HQ | Remembers who referred you so credit is attributed at signup | 1 year |
| lh_cta | LiveHome HQ | Pins your call-to-action A/B variant so it stays consistent | 1 year |
5. Managing your choices
Use “Cookie settings” in the footer to accept all, reject all, or toggle categories. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings — note that blocking strictly-necessary storage may break parts of the site. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as an opt-out for non-essential categories.
6. Changes & contact
We'll update this list as our cookie use changes, revising the date above. Questions? Reach us through the contact page on this site.