Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Metaform uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit metaform.top. By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, authentication, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the basic operation of the website.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session during your visit. Expire when you close your browser.
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.

Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Service, such as which pages are visited most often and how visitors navigate between pages. This information is used to improve the Service and understand user behavior.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior. Data is stored for up to 26 months.
• Matomo/Piwik: Privacy-focused analytics that respects user privacy.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

• Google Ads/DoubleClick DART: Used to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites. Google may use cookies to serve ads tailored to your interests.
• Third-party ad networks: May use cookies to track your activity across different websites.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as language preference or reading section) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Language/region cookies: Remember your preferred language and region settings.
• Reading preferences: Remember your favorite sections or topics.

Third-Party Cookies

We use a small number of privacy-focused vendors (hosting, email delivery, analytics). Each vendor is bound by a data-processing agreement. Third-party vendors may use cookies on our behalf, including:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis. Visit Google's cookie policy for more information.
• Google Ads: For advertising purposes. Visit Google's advertising policy for more information.
• Email service providers: For newsletter delivery and tracking.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to the cookie settings for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Apple Safari
• Mozilla Firefox

Blocking all cookies may affect some Service features, such as personalized content and analytics.

Opting Out of Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the following links:

• Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out
• Google Partner Sites
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

Cookie Retention Periods

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months.
• Advertising cookies: Typically 13 months, but may vary by provider.
• Preference cookies: Up to 12 months.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the new policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].