1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Matterhem uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as maintaining security and handling user preferences.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting data about browsing patterns and website performance.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.
Marketing Cookies: Track your visit to our website and other websites to display relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Types of Cookies

We use both session-based and persistent cookies:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to months) to remember your preferences.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from both our own domain (first-party) and from partners (third-party) for analytics and advertising purposes. Third-party providers may include:

Analytics service providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing and advertising partners
Social media platforms

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers allow you to:

View what cookies have been set
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from being set in the future
Opt out of specific types of cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

7. Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage to collect information about your browsing behavior and interactions with our website.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for recognition and compliance.

9. Data from Cookies

Information collected through cookies may include:

IP address and device identifier
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referrer information
Location data (if permitted)

10. Analytics and Advertising

We use analytics cookies to understand how you interact with our website and improve our services. We also use advertising cookies to serve relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your advertising preferences or industry opt-out platforms.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie and tracking data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the Netherlands. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

12. Retention Period

We retain cookie data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Most cookies are retained for the duration of your session or up to two years, depending on the type and purpose.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Matterhem
hi@matterhem.com
The Netherlands