Cookie Policy

Kaide LLC, dba Kaide Real Estate Advisors
Effective Date: April 10, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Kaide LLC, doing business as Kaide Real Estate Advisors (“Kaide,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://kaiderea.com (the “Website”) and our client portal at https://secureportal.kaiderea.com (the “Portal”), collectively referred to as the “Services.” This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy, available at https://kaiderea.com/privacy-policy, and should be read alongside our Terms of Service at https://kaiderea.com/terms-of-service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) when you visit a website or use an online service. They help us recognize your device, enhance your experience, and collect information about how you interact with the Services. We also use similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: To enable core functionality, such as:
  • Maintaining your session on the Website (e.g., WordPress login or navigation).
  • Ensuring secure access to the Portal (e.g., authentication and account management).
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: To improve the Services by:
  • Tracking usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics on the Website).
  • Monitoring Portal performance and identifying technical issues.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language or display options on the Website).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Kaide to operate the Services.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by our service providers or partners (e.g., Google Analytics, WordPress plugins).
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., to remember preferences or track analytics).

4. Cookies on the Website

The Website, hosted on WordPress, uses cookies such as:

• WordPress Cookies: For login sessions, user authentication, and site functionality.
• Google Analytics: To collect anonymized data on page views, visit duration, and traffic sources.
• Plugins: Cookies from tools like [Insert Plugins, e.g., Jetpack, Yoast SEO] for features like site performance or social sharing.
  These cookies enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how the Website is used.

5. Cookies on the Portal

The Portal uses cookies primarily for:

• Authentication: To securely log you in and maintain your session.
• Functionality: To ensure smooth navigation and access to features like document uploads or transaction updates.
• Analytics: To monitor usage and improve Portal performance (e.g., anonymized usage statistics).
  These cookies are essential for providing a secure and efficient client experience.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third parties who may set cookies on your device, including:

• Website: Google Analytics, WordPress hosting providers, or social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, Twitter buttons).
• Portal: Hosting or software providers supporting the Portal’s infrastructure.
  These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for their practices.

7. Your Choices

You can manage cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Adjust your browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of the Services.
• Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or marketing cookies, use tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) or follow third-party instructions.
• Consent: If required by law (e.g., GDPR), we may display a cookie consent banner on the Website, allowing you to choose which non-essential cookies to enable.  We do not sell

• CCPA: California users, we do not “sell” data via cookies.

8. How Long Cookies Last

• Essential cookies typically expire when you end your session.
• Persistent cookies (e.g., for analytics or preferences) may remain on your device for weeks, months, or years, depending on their purpose, unless you delete them earlier.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our Services evolve or as required by law. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates may be communicated via email or a Portal notification. Your continued use of the Services after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Kaide LLC, dba Kaide Real Estate Advisors
Email: support@kaiderea.com
Phone: 602-600-0057