This cookie policy (the „Cookie Policy”) explains the use of cookies on the website www.matthoffreiki.com (the „Website”) owned by Matthew Hoff („Matthew Hoff”), with address at 4553 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, 60640, United States, and whose contact email is: matt@matthoffreiki.com
- What is a Cookie and what is it used for?
A „cookie” is a small file that is stored on the electronic device with information about the browsing. We can also use similar technologies that recognize cookies and identifiers and allow third parties to set cookies on your device. Web beacons can be used to determine which ads should be displayed in your web browser. In this Cookie Policy, we use the term „cookie” to collectively refer to cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, and other similar technologies.
The set of „cookies” from all our Users helps us improve the quality of our Website, allowing us to control which pages are useful, which are not, and which can be improved. Among other purposes, cookies also allow this Website to store and retain information about Users’ browsing habits or their devices, recognize the User, obtain information, or personalize the way content is displayed. - What types of cookies exist?
According to the entity that owns the cookies:
First-party cookies: these are sent to the User’s terminal equipment from our own equipment or domain from which we provide the requested service.
Third-party cookies: these are sent to the User’s terminal equipment from equipment or a domain managed by a third party.
According to the period of time they remain active:
Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the Website, so none are recorded on your computer’s hard drive. The information obtained through these cookies is used to analyze traffic patterns on the Website. They allow us to provide a better experience to improve content and facilitate its use.
Persistent cookies: these are cookies that are stored for a specific period of time. The cookie will stop working after that date. The Website reads these cookies each time you make a new visit. These cookies are generally used to facilitate purchase and registration services.
According to their purpose:
Strictly necessary or technical cookies: these are the cookies necessary to provide the requested service, as well as to remember the configuration preferences. They allow, for example, traffic control and data communication, access to restricted access parts, carry out the purchase process of an order, use security elements, store content to be able to distribute videos or share content through social networks.
Analytical or statistical cookies: these are cookies through which we obtain statistics and analysis on the use that Users make of our services. This allows us to have an overview of how many unique Users we have and how they use our services.
Preference or customization cookies: these are cookies that allow us to save information so that you can access the service with certain features that can differentiate your experience from that of other Users.
Advertising cookies: these are cookies that store information about Users’ behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing the development of a specific profile to display personalized advertising.
- What type of cookies do we use?
The Website uses the following types of cookies: (a) technical cookies, necessary to provide the requested service; (b) analytical cookies, through which statistics and analysis on the use made by Users of Matthew Hoff’s services are obtained; (c) customization cookies, necessary to remember the configuration preferences of each User; and (d) marketing or advertising cookies, which store information about Users’ behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing the development of a specific profile to display personalized advertising.
The specific cookies used by the Website are as follows:
Elementor — Statistics (anonymous)
WordPress — Functional
Complianz — Functional
Google Analytics — Statistics
Google Fonts — Functional
Google reCAPTCHA — Functional
Miscellaneous — Statistics
For more information about third-party cookies, please refer to their respective policies.
- How can I manage and delete cookies?
It is not necessary to accept unnecessary cookies. In fact, Users can manage and, if necessary, accept the cookies mentioned in this Cookie Policy prior to their installation. Matthew Hoff can only use cookies with the prior and express consent of the User, granted on their first visit, which will be renewed periodically (every two years maximum) or whenever the User deletes their search history in their browser.
Users can configure the installation of cookies during the Website’s configuration process and are aware that disabling cookies and similar technologies may affect the normal use of the Website and the services provided by it.
To disable the cookies installed by the Website, Users can configure them via their browser settings. For example:
With Firefox: Tools – Internet Options – Privacy (https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences).
With Google Chrome: Settings – Privacy and Security – Cookies (https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416).
With Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac.
With Microsoft Edge: Settings – Cookies and site permissions.
Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies, and Users must exercise their right to delete or disable them from this place. Neither this Website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect handling of cookies by these browsers.
- Privacy Policy
To consult the rest of the information about the processing of your personal data, as well as your rights and how to exercise them, Users can refer to the Privacy Policy of Matthew Hoff available on the Website. - Changes to the Cookie Policy
We inform you that this Cookie Policy may be modified at any time to include new cookies, based on new legislative or regulatory requirements, or in order to adapt said policy to the instructions of the data protection authorities. When significant changes occur, we will inform you through an informative notice or pop-up on the Website and, if necessary, we will request your consent again.
For any questions or inquiries about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us through the email matt@matthoffreiki.com
Last updated: 16/05/2026