Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Socials B.V. ("Socials", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on socials.homes. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data we collect through cookies and other means.

Data Controller:

Socials B.V.

Wolstraat 70

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Company Registration Number: 1023312881

Email: hello@socials.homes

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, login state, or cookie consent) over time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you return.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other parties whose services are embedded on the site ("third-party cookies"). We also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and fingerprinting where permitted by law, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

3. Our legal basis

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR, we may only store cookies on your device without your explicit consent where they are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested. For all other cookies (analytics, marketing, functional), we ask for your consent via our cookie banner before they are set.

Our consent banner is managed by Cookiebot, an EU-based consent management platform.

4. Categories of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary

These cookies are essential for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or completing a checkout.

  • Session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain checkout state
  • CSRF tokens and security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Cookiebot consent state cookie
  • Stripe fraud detection cookies during checkout

4.2 Functional

These cookies let the site remember choices you make to give you a better experience, such as your language or dial code.

  • Preferred language selection
  • Dial-code dropdown default
  • UI preferences (e.g., pricing plan last viewed)

4.3 Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We only see aggregated and pseudonymised data.

  • Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*)
  • Microsoft Clarity session recording and heatmaps

4.4 Marketing

These cookies measure how effective our advertising is and may be used to show you relevant ads on other websites.

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel (_fbp)
  • TikTok Pixel
  • Google Ads conversion tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag

5. Third-party services

Some cookies on socials.homes are set by third-party services we use. These third parties act as independent data controllers for the cookies they set. You can read their privacy notices for more detail.

  • Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads, provided by Google Ireland Ltd.
  • Meta Pixel, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
  • TikTok Pixel, provided by TikTok Technology Ltd.
  • Microsoft Clarity, provided by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd.
  • Stripe, provided by Stripe Payments Europe Ltd.
  • Cookiebot, provided by Cybot A/S
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag, provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

6. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit socials.homes, our Cookiebot banner asks whether you consent to analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because the site cannot function without them.

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing our consent cookie or by using your browser's cookie management settings.

You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers let you see which cookies are stored, delete them individually or all at once, and block future cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site may not work correctly, for example checkout, session persistence, or the consent banner itself.

7. Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal that tells websites you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals, we do not currently react to them. You can control tracking through the Cookiebot banner instead.

8. Retention periods

Different cookies last for different periods. The expiry date of each cookie is set when the cookie is placed and can be one of:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser
  • Most first-party cookies expire within 12 months
  • Analytics cookies typically expire within 14 months
  • Marketing cookies set by third parties can persist for up to 24 months

Your Cookiebot consent record is stored for 12 months, after which we ask again.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we integrate, or the law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the site or by email.

10. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy or about the cookies we use? Email us at hello@socials.homes.