Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

ChaseMyPlace Kft., Korányi Sándor utca 4. 4. ajtó, 1089 Budapest, Hungary, operates the real estate platform www.chasemyplace.at (hereinafter "Platform"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) on our Platform to enhance your user experience, ensure the functionality of the Platform, and optimize our services.
This policy complements our Privacy Policy and complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the relevant Austrian regulations, particularly the Telecommunications Act (TKG).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) when you visit our Platform. They allow us to collect and store information about your use of the Platform to provide functions, save your preferences, and improve the Platform. Similar technologies such as pixels or Local Storage function similarly and fall under this policy.

3. Types of Cookies and Their Purposes

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies are essential to ensure the basic functions of the Platform, e.g., navigation, login, storage of property listings (e.g., floor area, construction type), or access to your user account.
• Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
• Storage Duration: Typically until the end of the browser session (session cookies) or until deletion of the user account.
• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), as these cookies are necessary for providing the Platform.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies collect anonymized data about the use of the Platform, e.g., which pages you visit, how long you stay, or which search parameters (e.g., price, distance, number of rooms) you use. They help us optimize the Platform and improve recommendation systems.
• Examples: Google Analytics, Matomo.
• Storage Duration: Up to 24 months, unless you object.
• Legal Basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3.3 Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies enable personalized advertising and content, e.g., for financing or relocation services, based on your interests. They can also be used for retargeting on other websites.
• Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
• Storage Duration: Up to 12 months or until you revoke your consent.
• Legal Basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3.4 Functional Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies save your preferences, e.g., language settings or saved search filters, to make using the Platform more comfortable.
• Examples: Preference cookies for search parameters.
• Storage Duration: Up to 12 months or until you change the settings.
• Legal Basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Used Tools and Third-Party Providers

We use the following tools that utilize cookies or similar technologies (as of 05.06.2025):

Third parties like Google or Meta may transfer data to third countries (e.g., USA). We use standard contractual clauses (Article 46(2)(c) GDPR) and obtain your consent before such transfers occur. Details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

5. Cookie Management and Consent

Upon your first visit to our Platform, we display a cookie banner where you can grant or deny consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, functional). You can adjust your settings at any time:

• Change Cookie Settings: Via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the Platform.
• Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Note that this may affect the Platform’s functionality.
• Do-Not-Track: We respect “Do-Not-Track” settings of your browser, where technically feasible. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation. Contact us at [email protected] for this purpose.

6. Legal Bases and Your Rights

The processing of data through necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), as they are required for providing the Platform. For all other cookies, we obtain your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Information (Article 15): Request information about stored data.
• Rectification (Article 16): Demand correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of data.
• Restriction (Article 18): Demand restriction of processing.
• Objection (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Revocation (Article 7(3)): Revoke consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that our cookie processing violates data protection law, you may file a complaint with a supervisory authority:

• Hungarian Data Protection Authority: Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság, Falk Miksa utca 9-11, 1055 Budapest, Hungary, www.naih.hu.
• Austrian Data Protection Authority: Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria, www.dsb.gv.at.

8. Contact

For questions regarding our Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
ChaseMyPlace Kft.
Korányi Sándor utca 4. 4. ajtó
1089 Budapest, Hungary
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.chasemyplace.at/contact

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy, e.g., due to new technologies or legal changes. Changes will be published on the Platform and communicated to you by email if significant. The current version is always available at www.chasemyplace.at/cookies.