This Cookie Policy explains how OTOCO BASE WY LLC – Spicy – Series 136 (hereinafter, «the Company,» «we,» or «our») uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website themateweb.com (hereinafter, «the Website»).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our Website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history. Cookies are widely used on the internet and are essential for many websites to function properly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

A. Necessary/Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Website may not work as intended.

• Examples: Session cookies that maintain your login status, security cookies that prevent fraud, and cookies that remember your preferences for the Website’s functionality.
• Duration: These cookies are typically deleted when you close your browser.

B. Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting information about the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and any errors you encounter. This information allows us to improve the Website’s performance and user experience.

• Third-Party Services: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze Website usage. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., a Delaware company with offices at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, CA 94043, USA [1]. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your interactions with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
• Data Sharing: The information collected by Google Analytics is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

C. Email Marketing Cookies (MailerLite)

We use MailerLite, an email marketing platform, to manage our newsletter and email communications. MailerLite may place cookies on your device to track your interactions with our emails and Website, such as whether you open emails, click on links, or visit specific pages after clicking an email link.

• MailerLite Privacy: MailerLite’s use of cookies is governed by their Privacy Policy, available at https://www.mailerlite.com/privacy-policy.
• Data Processing: When you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our email communications, MailerLite may process your personal data (name, email address, and interaction data) on our behalf as a data processor. We have a Data Processing Agreement in place with MailerLite to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

3. How We Use Cookie Information

We use the information collected through cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To ensure the Website operates correctly and securely.
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze Website usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and enhance user experience.
• Email Marketing: To track the effectiveness of our email campaigns, understand subscriber engagement, and personalize our communications through MailerLite.
• Security: To prevent fraud, protect against malicious activity, and maintain the security of your account and the Website.

4. Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have the right to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website to function). You can control cookies through the following methods:

A. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device.
• Delete cookies from your device.
• Block cookies from being set in the future.
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is about to be set.

For instructions on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser’s help documentation or visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

B. Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

C. Opt-Out of MailerLite Tracking

You can manage your email preferences and opt out of MailerLite tracking by:

• Clicking the «Unsubscribe» link in any email we send you.
• Adjusting your email preferences in your account settings (if you have created an account with us).
• Contacting us directly at hello@themateweb.com to request the removal of your email address from our mailing list.

D. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a «Do Not Track» (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and our Website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools to control cookies and online tracking as described above.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set directly, third-party service providers may set cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These include:

• Google Analytics: As described above, Google Analytics may set cookies to track your interactions with the Website.
• MailerLite: As described above, MailerLite may set cookies to track your interactions with our emails and Website.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party service providers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use your information.

6. Cookie Retention and Deletion

• Essential Cookies: Typically deleted when you close your browser.
• Analytics Cookies: Generally retained for up to 26 months, depending on the specific cookie.
• MailerLite Cookies: Retained for the duration of your subscription to our email list and for a reasonable period thereafter to track campaign effectiveness.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

7. Compliance with US Privacy Laws

Our use of cookies complies with applicable US privacy laws and regulations, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) [2]. We do not knowingly set cookies on devices belonging to children under the age of 13.

Our cookie practices are also designed to comply with state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) [3], which provide California residents with rights regarding the collection and use of their personal information, including information collected through cookies.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or in applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Cookie Policy on this page and updating the «Last Updated» date at the bottom of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@themateweb.com
• Mailing Address: 159 N. Wolcott St. Suite 133 Casper Wyoming 82601

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

References:

[1] Google Analytics. Google Analytics Privacy Policy. https://policies.google.com/privacy

[2] Federal Trade Commission. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/statutes/coppa

[3] State of California Department of Justice. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa