1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about you. They enable features like keeping you logged in, saving preferences, and understanding how you use our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality like shopping cart management, checkout, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous data about page views, user behavior, and traffic patterns. This helps us improve our site.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to display targeted advertisements. They help us show you relevant Matteos promotions on other sites.
Preference Cookies
These remember your choices like language preferences, currency, and theme settings to personalise your experience.
3. Cookie Details Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Essential | Keeps you logged in | Session |
| cart_items | Essential | Shopping cart data | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| user_prefs | Preference | Your website preferences | 1 year |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | Facebook conversion tracking | 90 days |
4. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Block certain types of cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Disable all cookies (note: this may break website functionality)
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. UK GDPR Compliance
Under UK GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Our cookie banner at the bottom of each page allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage individual cookie preferences
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third parties like Google Analytics and Facebook may also place cookies on your device. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.
8. Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].