Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Last Updated: July 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Purpose
Ponderosa Homes (“Ponderosa Homes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses Cookies and similar technologies on the Ponderosa Homes Website to support Website functionality, improve user experience, maintain security, understand Website performance, and enable certain interactive features.
This Cookie Policy explains what Cookies are, how they are used on the Website, the categories of Cookies that may be placed on your browser or device, and the choices available to you regarding their use.
Relationship to the Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Ponderosa Homes Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The Privacy Policy explains how Personal Information may be collected, used, disclosed, retained, and protected when you interact with the Website. This Cookie Policy focuses specifically on the use of Cookies and similar technologies.
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Cookie Policy have the meanings assigned in the Privacy Policy.
Because the technologies supporting the Website may change over time, this Cookie Policy should be read together with the Website’s Cookie Declaration, which identifies the Cookies currently operating on the Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on a browser or device when an individual visits a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, improve functionality, maintain security, measure Website performance, and support other operational purposes.
Cookies may remain on a device only while a browser session remains active or may remain for a longer period until they expire or are deleted.
The Website may also utilize similar technologies that perform functions comparable to Cookies, including browser storage technologies and other tools that assist in delivering Website functionality and measuring Website performance. For simplicity, this Cookie Policy refers to these technologies collectively as “Cookies.”
Cookies do not generally give Ponderosa Homes direct access to the contents of a visitor’s computer or device. Rather, they enable the Website and certain authorized Service Providers to recognize technical information associated with a browser or device in order to provide requested Website functionality and related services.
Additional information regarding the categories of Personal Information that may be collected through Cookies is provided in the Privacy Policy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The Website may utilize one or more of the following categories of Cookies depending upon the features being used and the visitor’s Cookie preferences.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for the proper operation, security, and administration of the Website.
These Cookies support core Website functions such as:
- displaying Website content;
- maintaining Website security;
- remembering Cookie consent preferences;
- supporting Website navigation;
- protecting Website forms from abuse; and
- enabling other essential Website functionality.
Because these Cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website, they generally cannot be disabled through the Website’s Cookie preference tools.
Preference Cookies
Preference Cookies remember visitor selections and settings to improve future visits.
Depending upon Website functionality, these Cookies may remember information such as:
- language preferences;
- Cookie consent selections;
- display preferences; and
- other Website settings.
Preference Cookies help provide a more consistent browsing experience without requiring visitors to repeatedly select the same preferences during subsequent visits.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics Cookies help Ponderosa Homes understand how visitors interact with the Website.
Analytics information may include aggregated information regarding:
- pages viewed;
- navigation patterns;
- Website traffic;
- visitor interactions;
- session activity;
- Website performance; and
- similar usage information.
Ponderosa Homes utilizes Google Analytics to better understand Website performance, improve Website functionality, identify technical issues, and enhance the visitor experience.
Analytics information is generally used in an aggregated or statistical manner and is not intended to identify individual visitors.
Where required by applicable law, Analytics Cookies are activated only after appropriate consent has been obtained.
Functional Cookies
Functional Cookies support enhanced Website features that improve usability and visitor experience.
Depending upon Website functionality, Functional Cookies may support:
- interactive Website features;
- embedded videos;
- virtual home tours;
- multimedia content; and
- similar Website functionality.
Certain Functional Cookies may be associated with third-party technologies that operate independently of Ponderosa Homes.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing Cookies may support communications regarding Ponderosa Homes communities, evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities, or enable certain third-party Website functionality.
Where required by applicable law, Marketing Cookies are activated only after the appropriate visitor consent has been provided through the Website’s Cookie consent tools.
Ponderosa Homes does not sell Personal Information for monetary consideration.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Certain Website features are provided through third-party Service Providers identified in the Privacy Policy.
When visitors interact with these Website features, the applicable third party may place or access Cookies or similar technologies in accordance with its own privacy practices.
The Website currently incorporates technologies provided by:
- Cookiebot by Usercentrics
- Google Analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Klaviyo
- Matterport
- YouTube
These providers may collect technical or usage information directly from a visitor’s browser or device to support the services they provide.
Ponderosa Homes does not control the operation, retention practices, or privacy policies governing Cookies placed by independent third parties acting outside Ponderosa Homes’ control.
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those providers to better understand how they process information collected through their respective technologies.
5. Cookiebot Consent Management
Ponderosa Homes utilizes Cookiebot by Usercentrics to manage Cookie consent on the Website.
Consent Banner
Where required by applicable law, visitors are presented with a Cookie consent banner when first visiting the Website.
The consent banner allows visitors to make selections regarding non-essential Cookie categories before those Cookies are activated.
Consent Preferences
Depending upon applicable law and Website functionality, visitors may choose to:
- accept all Cookies;
- reject non-essential Cookies;
- consent to selected Cookie categories; or
- customize Cookie preferences.
Cookie preferences apply only to the browser and device through which they are selected.
Withdrawal of Consent
Visitors may modify or withdraw previously provided Cookie consent at any time by accessing the Cookie preference tools made available on the Website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
Changing Cookie preferences may affect certain Website features or functionality.
Consent Records
Cookiebot assists Ponderosa Homes in recording and maintaining visitor Cookie consent selections.
These records help demonstrate compliance with applicable privacy requirements and support the management of visitor Cookie preferences.
6. Managing Cookies
Visitors have several options for managing Cookies.
Cookie Preferences
Visitors may manage Cookie preferences through the Cookie preference tools available on the Website.
Depending upon applicable law, visitors may:
- accept all Cookies;
- reject non-essential Cookies;
- select individual Cookie categories; or
- modify previously selected preferences.
Browser Controls
Most internet browsers allow users to control Cookies through browser settings.
Depending upon the browser being used, visitors may be able to:
- view stored Cookies;
- delete existing Cookies;
- block certain Cookies;
- block all Cookies; or
- receive notifications before Cookies are stored.
Because browser settings differ, visitors should consult their browser documentation for instructions applicable to their browser.
Effect of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain Cookies may affect the operation or functionality of portions of the Website.
For example, disabling certain Cookies may impact:
- Website preferences;
- embedded content;
- interactive Website features;
- Website performance; or
- other functionality supported through Cookies.
Strictly Necessary Cookies generally remain active because they are required for the proper operation and security of the Website.
7. Cookie Declaration
Ponderosa Homes utilizes Cookiebot to maintain a live Cookie Declaration for the Website.
The Cookie Declaration automatically identifies the Cookies detected on the Website at a given point in time and provides visitors with the most current information regarding the Cookies operating on the Website.
Because Website technologies, Service Providers, and functionality may change over time, the Cookie Declaration is intended to serve as the most current description of Cookies used on the Website.
The Cookie Declaration forms part of this Cookie Policy and should be reviewed periodically for the most up-to-date information regarding Cookies operating on the Website.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
Ponderosa Homes may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, Website functionality, Service Providers, Cookie technologies, business operations, or our Cookie practices.
When changes are made, the Effective Date and Last Updated date appearing at the beginning of this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect the current version.
The most current version of this Cookie Policy will be made available through the Website.
Visitors are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed regarding our current Cookie practices.
9. Contact Us
Ponderosa Homes welcomes questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of Cookies on the Website.
Privacy Requests
Ponderosa Homes
5020 Franklin Drive, Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Telephone
(925) 460-8900
Questions regarding Cookie preferences, Cookie consent, or this Cookie Policy may be submitted using any of the contact methods listed above. Ponderosa Homes will review inquiries and respond in accordance with applicable law and its internal privacy procedures.