Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 8, 2024

At Metal Detector Space (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website metaldetectorspace.com (the “Site”). We are committed to providing a transparent and trustworthy approach in our use of cookies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering trust in our users. Our goal is to help you feel informed and confident about managing your data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about them.

By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge and agree to use cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to using cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue using the Site. We believe in empowering our users with clear and actionable choices regarding how their data is used, thus promoting a transparent, user-centric, and trustworthy experience.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, and other display preferences) over time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you come back to the Site or browse from one page to another.

Cookies help improve your browsing experience by:

  • Storing your preferences.
  • Improving website performance.
  • Enabling certain website functionalities, such as shopping cart functionality.
  • Gathering usage statistics for website optimization.
  1. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on the Site:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site’s basic operation. Without them, certain services and functionalities that you request, such as navigating between pages or accessing secure areas, may not function properly.

b. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how users interact with the Site to help us understand user behavior and enhance the overall site experience. This allows us to apply an evidence-based approach to improve site functionality and user satisfaction and ultimately ensure a trustworthy and reliable experience for our visitors. The data collected is aggregated and used to help improve how the Site functions and performs. For example, these cookies allow us to understand which pages are most frequently visited, how long visitors stay on each page, and any issues encountered.

c. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Site to remember your choices (such as your username, language, or region) to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing across other websites, enabling advertisers to serve you more relevant ads based on your interests.

  1. Cookies Used by Third Parties

Sometimes, we may work with third-party providers to enhance your experience on our Site. These third parties may use cookies to provide analytics, advertising, or other services on our behalf.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about site visitors. This information helps us analyze and improve the Site’s performance while maintaining user privacy. Google Analytics cookies track interactions with the Site but do not store personal data. We have also configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses, further safeguarding your privacy.
  • Social Media Integration: The Site may include social media sharing buttons, which may set cookies to allow you to share content easily. These platforms, such as Facebook or Instagram, may track your browsing behavior if you are logged into their services while visiting our Site.

Please note that these third parties are responsible for their cookie policies, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies for further information. We carefully select our partners to ensure that your data is handled with care and integrity.

  1. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies by industry guidelines to:

  • Enhance User Experience: Cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences, such as language settings or login information, for future visits.
  • Analyze Site Performance: Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information such as page views, session duration, and referral sources.
  • Personalize Content: Functional cookies help tailor the content you see based on your previous interactions with the Site.
  • Deliver Targeted Ads: Advertising cookies allow us to display personalized advertisements more relevant to your interests based on browsing history.
  1. Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are managed on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block new cookies, or set your browser to notify you whenever a new cookie is being set.

How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, Services > Cookies and Site Permissions.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site and limit certain functionalities, such as logging into your account or using the shopping cart. We strive to minimize these impacts, ensuring that your experience remains as smooth and trustworthy as possible even with limited cookies. We strive to ensure that the Site remains as functional as possible, even with minimal cookie usage.

  1. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

We value your privacy and strive to provide you with choices. Several third-party tools are available to help you opt out of interest-based advertising across websites:

Please note that opting out of interest-based ads does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. It only means that the ads you see will not be personalized based on your interests.

  1. Data Retention and Cookies

The duration for which cookies are stored on your device depends on the type of cookie:

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and only last for your session. Once you close your browser, the session cookies are deleted.
  • Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser. These cookies have a defined expiration date and are used to remember your preferences and interactions with the Site over multiple sessions.
  1. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or best practices that promote transparency, accountability, and user trust. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date, ensuring our commitment to keeping you informed.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies. Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and user privacy ensures that you have a clear and trustworthy understanding of how your data is handled, fostering confidence in our practices.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, or if you need further assistance, please get in touch with us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (416) 456-4568

Mailing Address: Metal Detector Space 456 Treasure Hunt Ave Austin, TX 73301 United States

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