Cookie Policy

Cookies

1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser or on your device when you visit it. Cookies often include an anonymous unique identifier. They allow the website to recognize your device during the current session ("session cookies") or during future visits ("persistent cookies"). Cookies can be placed either by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties with which the website collaborates (third-party cookies). They cannot access other information on your device. Cookies are generally used to improve the usability of the site, analyze performance, personalize content, and support targeted marketing.

2. Use of cookies on the M+A Matting Europe Website

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) (CookieScript) to manage cookie consent in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Only essential cookies are set by default. All non-essential cookies are only activated after you give your explicit consent via the cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Essential cookies

These are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Examples: -

  • Session management
  • Consent storage
  • Load balancing

3.2 Functional cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality and personalization of the website. They remember your preferences (such as language settings) and provide enhanced features.

Examples:

  • Remembering form inputs
  • Saving user interface settings
  • Geo-location (if user opts in)
  • Note: Geo-location is used only if you explicitly allow it. Consent, once granted, remains valid unless revoked through cookie settings or browser preferences.

3.3 Performance cookies

These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most frequently visited, how users navigate through the site, and any error messages received. The data is used to improve the user experience.

Tools used:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • HubSpot Analytics
  • All data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you. These cookies are only used after your consent.

3.4 Marketing and tracking cookies

These cookies are used to:

  • Show relevant ads
  • Track engagement across different channels (e.g. LinkedIn)
  • Build user profiles for remarketing
  • Examples:
    • HubSpot tracking cookies (e.g., _hstc, hubspotutk)
    • LinkedIn Insight Tag
    • These cookies may collect personal data such as IP address, browser type, and visited pages.
  • Consent is required before these cookies are activated. For more information, see: -

4. Third-party cookies

Third-party services like Google, HubSpot, and LinkedIn may place cookies via our site. M + A Matting Europe is not responsible for how these third parties use your data. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies.

5. Cookie Management

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

You can:

  • Refuse or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Delete cookies stored on your device
  • Block cookies altogether (which may impact website functionality)
  • For browser-specific instructions, visit:

5. Changes to this Cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be clearly communicated on our website.

Last updated: July 17, 2025