Cookie Policy PLUXDOM Real Estate
Full transparency about how we use cookies on our real estate platform. Here you will find which cookies we install, what they are used for, and how you can manage or delete them whenever you want.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit them. They are widely used across the internet to make pages work correctly, remember your preferences, and offer a more personalized experience.
At PLUXDOM Real Estate, we use a minimal number of cookies, strictly necessary for the operation of our real estate platform and to improve your browsing experience.
2. How we use cookies
At PLUXDOM, we use cookies only for the following purposes:
- Technical operation: Allow the website to load correctly and maintain active sessions.
- User preferences: Remember your language (Spanish or English) and visual settings.
- Personalized experience: Save your list of favorite properties and search filters.
- Consent: Remember that you have accepted our cookie policy.
- Aggregated analytics: Understand how the site is used anonymously to improve it.
🚫 What we DO NOT do
PLUXDOM Real Estate does not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking, remarketing, or commercial profiling cookies. Your browsing is not monitored for advertising purposes.
3. Types of cookies we use
We classify our cookies into the following categories:
⚙️ Technical cookies
Essential for the basic operation of the website. Without them, the site would not load correctly.
🎨 Preference cookies
Remember your language (ES/EN), visual theme, and other personal settings.
📊 Analytics cookies
Allow us to measure traffic in an aggregated and anonymous way to improve the platform.
✅ Consent cookies
Remember that you have accepted the cookie notice so it won’t be shown again.
4. Full cookie details
Below you will find a detailed list of all cookies installed on your device when browsing pluxdomrealestate.com:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pluxdom_lang | PLUXDOM | Remembers your language preference (Spanish or English) | 30 days |
| pluxdom_lang_initialized | PLUXDOM | Indicates that the language system has already detected your browser | 30 days |
| pluxdom_cookie_notice_accepted | PLUXDOM | Stores acceptance of the cookie notice (in localStorage) | 180 days |
| pluxdom_favorites | PLUXDOM | Saves your list of favorite properties (in localStorage) | Persistent |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Technical CMS preferences (registered users only) | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users anonymously to measure traffic | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains the analytics session state | 2 years |
| NID / CONSENT | Google Maps | Allows property location maps to be displayed | Up to 6 months |
5. Third-party cookies
At PLUXDOM Real Estate, we only use third-party services that are essential for the website to function:
5.1 Google Maps
We use Google Maps to show the location of properties in Puerto Plata and nearby areas. Google may install its own cookies according to its privacy policy. You can review it at: policies.google.com/privacy.
5.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand in an aggregated and anonymous way how users browse the platform. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga to distinguish users, but does not collect personally identifiable information on our site. Data is anonymized with IP anonymization enabled.
5.3 WhatsApp (Meta)
When you click on our WhatsApp button to contact us, Meta may install its own cookies on your device. These cookies are outside our control and are governed by WhatsApp’s privacy policy: whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy.
6. Favorites and localStorage
It is important to clarify that your list of favorite properties («Save») is not stored using traditional cookies, but in your browser’s local storage (localStorage).
🔒 Maximum privacy
localStorage data never leaves your device and is never sent to PLUXDOM’s servers. Only you can see it, and it is protected by the security of your own browser.
To clear your favorites list you can:
- Use the delete button on each saved property
- Clear site data from your browser settings
- Use incognito / private browsing mode (favorites are not saved)
7. How to manage or delete cookies
You can manage the cookies installed on your device at any time. Here are direct links to the settings of the main browsers:
🌐 Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and site data
🧭 Safari (macOS)
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
📱 Safari (iPhone/iPad)
Settings → Safari → Block cookies
🟦 Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions
🤖 Chrome / Safari (Android)
Browser settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
You can also reset PLUXDOM’s cookie notice by clearing the local storage of the pluxdomrealestate.com site from your browser.
8. What happens if I disable cookies?
If you decide to disable or block cookies in your browser:
- ✅ You can continue browsing the website normally
- ✅ You will see all available properties without restriction
- ⚠️ Your language preference (ES/EN) will not be remembered automatically
- ⚠️ Your favorites list will be lost when you close the browser
- ⚠️ The cookie banner will appear every time you visit the site
- ⚠️ Some Google Maps features may be limited
Accepting cookies is not required to browse or view properties on PLUXDOM.
9. Changes to this policy
PLUXDOM Real Estate may update this Cookie Policy to adapt it to legislative changes, technical updates, or new site features. Any significant modification will be published on this same page with the date of the last update.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are cookies and what are they used for at PLUXDOM?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. At PLUXDOM, we use them only to remember your language (Spanish or English), save your list of favorite properties, and measure traffic anonymously to improve the platform.
Does PLUXDOM use advertising or tracking cookies?
No. PLUXDOM Real Estate does not use advertising, remarketing, cross-site tracking, or commercial profiling cookies. We only use technical, preference, and basic analytics cookies.
Are my favorite properties saved using cookies?
Not exactly. Your favorites list is saved in your browser’s local storage (localStorage), not in traditional cookies. This data never leaves your device and is never sent to our servers, so it is completely private.
How can I delete PLUXDOM cookies?
You can delete them from your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge) by clearing the data for the pluxdomrealestate.com site. You can also reset your cookie banner consent by clearing local storage.
What happens if I disable cookies?
You can continue browsing without any issues. You will only lose your language preference, your favorites list when you close the browser, and you will have to accept the cookie notice each time you visit the site.
Do Google Maps cookies track my location?
Google Maps may use its own cookies to work properly, but PLUXDOM does not share your exact location with Google or use these cookies to track your position. Only generic maps of property locations are shown.
How long do cookies stay on my device?
It depends on each cookie: technical cookies last only during the session, preference cookies up to 30 days, consent cookies up to 180 days, and Google analytics cookies up to 2 years. All can be deleted manually whenever you want.
Does this policy also apply to the Spanish version?
Yes. This policy applies to both versions of the site (English and Spanish). Esta política aplica igualmente a ambas versiones del sitio (inglés y español).
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data at PLUXDOM Real Estate, contact us:
📞 Phone
📍 Location
Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
📖 This policy complements our Privacy Policy.
Protecting your trust and your data in Puerto Plata since 2016. 🇩🇴