Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Welcome to the Sonterra Apartments website. This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit our website. It also explains your choices regarding cookies and how they help us provide a better browsing experience.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy unless you choose to disable them through your browser or cookie preference settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They enable websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze website performance.

Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies you. However, they may be linked to information you voluntarily provide through forms or other interactions with our website.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes, including:

1. To ensure the website functions properly.
2. To remember your browsing preferences and settings.
3. To improve website speed and overall performance.
4. To understand how visitors interact with our website.
5. To monitor website traffic and visitor engagement.
6. To improve apartment listings, contact forms, and user experience.
7. To help maintain the security and integrity of our website.
8. To support the effectiveness of our marketing efforts where applicable.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly. Without these cookies, many features would not operate as intended.

These cookies help us:

1. Maintain secure browsing sessions.
2. Support website navigation.
3. Remember cookie preferences.
4. Protect the website from security threats.
5. Enable access to important website features.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can continuously improve it.

These cookies may collect information such as:

1. Pages viewed.
2. Time spent on the website.
3. Navigation paths.
4. Popular apartment listings.
5. Browser type.
6. Device type.
7. Approximate geographic location based on IP address.
8. Website performance metrics.

The information collected is generally aggregated and is not intended to directly identify individual visitors.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve your browsing experience by remembering choices you make during your visit.

These cookies may remember:

1. Preferred language settings.
2. Previously entered information.
3. Display preferences.
4. User interface settings.
5. Other personalized website options.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to help us measure advertising performance and deliver more relevant promotional content.

These cookies may:

1. Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
2. Track visitors who arrive through advertisements.
3. Limit how often advertisements are displayed.
4. Help us understand visitor interests.
5. Improve future advertising efforts.

Where required by applicable law, these cookies will only be used after obtaining the necessary consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some features on our website may rely on trusted third-party service providers.

These services may place their own cookies for purposes such as:

1. Website analytics.
2. Interactive maps.
3. Embedded videos or media.
4. Online contact forms.
5. Property tour scheduling.
6. Social media integrations.
7. Other website functionality provided by external vendors.

These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

5.1 Session Cookies

1. Exist only while your browser remains open.
2. Are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
3. Help maintain temporary website functionality during your visit.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

1. Remain on your device after your browsing session ends.
2. Help remember your preferences for future visits.
3. Remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

You may choose to:

1. View stored cookies.
2. Delete existing cookies.
3. Block certain cookies.
4. Block all cookies.
5. Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
6. Clear cookies whenever you close your browser.

Please note that disabling cookies may reduce website functionality, and certain pages or features may not work as intended.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature.

1. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals.
2. Our website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.
3. You may still control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time.

1. Updates may reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.
2. Changes become effective once posted on this website.
3. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us by calling
(512) 746-6068 or email us at sonterraapartments@gmail.com.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries and assist you in understanding your cookie choices and privacy rights.

By continuing to use the Sonterra Apartments website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Cookie Policy.