Cookie Policy — Market Maestro

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 30 December 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Market Maestro uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website performance, and deliver relevant content. Cookies allow us to recognise your device, understand how you use our site, and provide services tailored to your needs as a construction or engineering professional.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as contact forms) cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
  • Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for site operation.

3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure website performance, identify popular pages, and improve user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, and traffic sources
  • SE Ranking: Monitors SEO performance and keyword rankings
  • Heatmap and behaviour tracking tools (if applicable)

Data collected: IP addresses (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources.

3.3 Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising networks and social media platforms to build a profile of your interests.

Examples:

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Tracks conversions, retargeting, and website demographics for LinkedIn Ads
  • Google Ads: Tracks ad clicks, conversions, and remarketing
  • Facebook Pixel: (if applicable) Tracks website activity for Facebook advertising

These cookies help us deliver targeted B2B marketing content to construction and engineering professionals.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language, region) and previous interactions with the website.

Examples:

  • Preference cookies (language, font size)
  • Chat widget cookies (if customer support tools are used)

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for more information.

5. How to Manage and Opt-Out of Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Block third-party cookies or clear data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage cookie preferences
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Block cookies or remove stored data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

⚠️ Important Note:

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Certain features, such as contact forms or interactive tools, may not work properly if cookies are blocked.

Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (long-term):

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for essential site functions.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years). Used for analytics, preferences, and marketing.

7. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website without changing your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the website.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Market Maestro Solutions

Email: contactus@marketmaestro.co.uk

For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.