Cookies Policy

We and our third-party advertising and data analytics partners use "cookies" and similar web technologies, including pixel tags or web beacons ("Automated Collection Tools"), to support certain features of the METZ account, smart TV, and other websites and applications operated by us. Automated Collection Tools are pieces of code deployed on your device. These tools allow the website to recognize your browser or device during your visit to METZ websites/applications or when you return to them. We use the following types of Automated Collection Tools. For specific details about the cookies we use, please visit the cookie list.

Category 1 - strictly necessary tools:

We use several Automated Collection Tools that are essential for the operation of METZ Materials and necessary for the services you have requested. These tools allow us to:

· Record that you are logged into your account

· Record when you give consent to our use of Automated Collection Tools, when applicable

· Provide products and services requested by you and process transactions for METZ Materials, including remembering the goods you add to your shopping cart or the information you provide in forms

· Display the product reviews that you submit

· Keep METZ Materials secure, such as by monitoring website traffic flow and visits to detect potential security threats (e.g., unusually high or rapid website traffic)

· Ensure the content of METZ Materials requested by you loads quickly

Without these Automated Collection Tools, we may not be able to provide certain services requested by you. We want you to understand these essential Automated Collection Tools and their purposes, but your consent is not required as we use these tools only to provide the services you request.

Category 2 - performance tools:

These Automated Collection Tools collect information about how you use METZ Materials. They allow us to understand:

· Which device and/or website you come from

· Which METZ Materials and functions you use most often, so we can improve their functionality

· Your preferences, so we can deliver more relevant website/application content (including advertising content) to you

· If you encounter error messages

The information gathered is used solely to improve the functionality of METZ Materials. Additionally, these Automated Collection Tools are deleted each time after you close your browser session and do not store any information about a visitor once the session is closed.

Some of these Automated Collection Tools are provided by third parties, such as:

· Google Analytics (for more information, please visit Google’s privacy policy and website)

We use Google Analytics to understand how users engage with the METZ Account or other METZ websites/applications, which helps us improve them. Google Analytics tracks your movements through our sites and helps us measure how you interact with the content we provide. Reports generated from this data disclose website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites you visit using Google's opt-out tool.

For more information on managing Automated Collection Tools, please visit our cookie list. These tools expire after 13 months unless you delete them using your browser or phone settings.

Category 3 - targeting or advertising tools:

These Automated Collection Tools track your browsing habits so we can show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests. These tools use information about your web browsing activities to group you with other users who have similar interests and show you advertisements based on those interests. We may also use these tools to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

To learn more about how behavioral advertising works and your ability to opt out, visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NIA), the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), or Your Online Choices.

Some of these Automated Collection Tools are provided by third parties, such as:

· Facebook (for more information, please visit Facebook’s privacy policy and website)

· Doubleclick by Google (for more information, please visit Google’s privacy policy and website)

You can find more details about all of these Automated Collection Tools in our cookie list. These tools expire after 13 months unless you delete them using your browser or phone settings.

Please note that our advertising partners may also place cookies or similar technologies on our websites to collect data and offer you relevant advertisements on third-party websites. For details about these cookies and their purpose on our websites, please visit their respective websites. You can also disable these cookies on our websites at any time.

How to manage Automated Collection Tools:

If you do not wish to receive cookies, you can set your browser to disable cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your device. You can also delete cookies as soon as you leave METZ websites/applications. Please note that disabling all cookies in your browser settings may prevent you from using all the features and functions of METZ websites/applications.

For instructions on managing cookies, refer to the Help feature of your browser's toolbar or visit the following links for more information on some common browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera, and Apple Safari.

In compliance with applicable laws, we will present you with a cookie banner the first time you visit our websites/applications. The banner will explain the types of Automated Collection Tools we use and ask for your consent to use some Automated Collection Tools.

Personal Data collected through Automated Collection Tools:

We use the Personal Data collected through Automated Collection Tools for purposes specified in our Privacy Policy [link to Privacy Policy]. For cookies requiring your consent, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing Personal Data collected through these cookies.

Changes to this Cookie Notice:

We may update this Cookie Notice periodically. In case of significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Website, sending an email notice, or using other means permitted under applicable law.