Cookie Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2020
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What Are Cookies

A "cookie" is a small amount of information that websites may provide to your browser while you are at a website.  Its purpose is to create a unique identifier which is used in the aggregate and on an individual level to learn what areas of websites users prefer (based on the number of visits to a particular area of a website), help with website troubleshooting, and provide data on how to optimize websites for users based on usage.

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How Homestead Uses Cookies

Homestead Funding Corp. (“HFC”) and its consumer direct division, which does business as McGlone Mortgage Group™ (“McGlone”, or collectively “we or us”) use Cookies, Pixels, and/or similar technologies to record your preferences, track the use of our Sites and collect information.

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We Do Not Sell Data

All of the personal information and data collected by HFC and McGlone is used solely for the purposes of carrying out our transactional and compliance responsibilities. We do not sell, license or otherwise transfer your data to outside companies for profit.

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Advertising Practices

Behavioral Remarketing

We may use third party companies to remarket or optimize advertisements on other websites after you have visited our service. These services may use Cookies or other methods for ad optimization based on your history with our service.

Google

We use the Google platform for internet advertising and analysis. We would encourage you to visit Google’s Privacy Policies for Google Analytics and Google AdWords for more information about how their services process and track your data.

Facebook

We use the Facebook platform for certain advertising functions. We do not, however, purchase targeted ads for housing and credit services based on protected class characteristics, geolocation or other criteria that may lead to discriminatory advertising practices.

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Online Tracking Opt-Out Guide

Blocking Cookies in your browser.  

You may be able to remove or reject Cookies, including Cookies used for interest-based advertising.  To do this, follow the instructions in your browser settings.  For more information about default settings, managing and deleting cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

It is important to note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our websites and may prevent you from using part(s) of our websites.

Blocking advertising ID use in your mobile devices.  

You may be able to limit or reject Cookies on your mobile devices.  For more information about managing mobile settings, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

It is important to note that disabling cookies may impact your mobile experience on our websites and may prevent you from using part(s) of our mobile websites.

Platform opt-outs.  

Google: https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/ads

Note: because Cookie settings are specific to each device or browser, you will need to opt out on every device and browser that you use.