Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Gladsmuir Limited (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, matterlevel.com, which is operated from Ireland. It also describes your choices regarding cookies and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: to enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance Cookies: to collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages.
- Functionality Cookies: to remember your preferences (e.g. your preferred language, font size) and personalise your experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: to deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic website functionality and to keep your session secure. | Session ID cookies, security tokens. |
| Performance Cookies | Gather anonymous data on how visitors use the site. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), site analytics cookies. |
| Functionality Cookies | Remember choices you make to improve your experience. | Language preference (lang), accessibility settings cookies. |
| Targeting Cookies | Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant adverts. | Third‑party advertising cookies (e.g. DoubleClick, Facebook Pixel), social media cookies. |
4. Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third parties, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms or advertising partners. These cookies are subject to the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies. We do not control the setting of these cookies.
5. Consent and How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non‑essential cookies. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
5.2 Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Safari (macOS): Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Please note that blocking all cookies may impair your experience on our site and some features may not function properly.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an individual in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction on the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive personal data you provided in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing and certain other purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the details below.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@matterlevel.net
Definitions:
We/Us/Our: Gladsmuir Ltd, a company registered in Ireland.
Website: matterlevel.com