Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
At Metalloidx, we believe in straightforward communication about how our website collects information. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use and why they matter to your experience on metalloidx.info.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help our site remember your preferences and recognize you when you return.
These files don't identify you personally. They store information like which pages you viewed, your language preference, or whether you're logged in. Without cookies, websites would treat every visit like you're a complete stranger.
Most modern websites rely on cookies to function properly. But you always have control over whether to accept them.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site working. Without them, basic features wouldn't function properly.
- Authentication and login sessions
- Security measures and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Basic site navigation functionality
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and make your experience more personal.
- Language preferences
- Display settings and accessibility options
- Form data you've previously entered
- Content recommendations based on interests
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how people interact with our educational resources.
- Which pages receive the most visits
- How long people spend reading content
- Where visitors come from
- What content helps learning communities grow
Marketing Cookies
These track your journey across different sites to show relevant content.
- Investment education recommendations
- Retargeting campaigns
- Social media integration
- Partnership tracking
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You control whether to accept cookies. Here's how to adjust settings in common browsers.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred level of cookie blocking.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Select standard, strict, or custom protection.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Block all cookies or allow from current website only.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions. Configure which sites can store and read cookie data.
Opera
Settings → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies. Customize cookie permissions per site.
Mobile Browsers
Check your browser's settings menu. Options vary by device, but most offer cookie management under privacy settings.
How Long We Keep Cookies
Different cookies have different lifespans. Some exist only while you're browsing. Others stick around longer to remember your preferences.
Session Cookies
These disappear when you close your browser. They help with immediate tasks like keeping you logged in during a single visit.
Short-Term Cookies
Last from a few days to a couple of weeks. Used for temporary preferences and recent activity tracking.
Long-Term Cookies
Remain for months or up to a year. These remember settings you want consistent across multiple visits.
Persistent Cookies
Can last several years if you don't clear them manually. Marketing partners often use these for cross-site tracking.
Why We Use These Technologies
Improving Your Experience
Personalized Learning Paths
We track which investment topics interest you most so we can suggest relevant educational content.
Community Connections
Cookies help match you with investment communities that align with your interests and experience level.
Content Optimization
By seeing which articles and resources get the most engagement, we know what material helps people learn effectively.
Technical Performance
We monitor site speed and functionality to quickly fix issues that might disrupt your learning experience.
Protecting Your Security
Fraud Prevention
Cookies help us identify suspicious activity and protect our community from bad actors.
Account Safety
Session cookies ensure that only you can access your account once you've logged in.
Spam Filtering
Tracking technologies help us distinguish real users from automated bots trying to abuse our platform.
Data Integrity
We use cookies to verify that form submissions and transactions happen legitimately.
Your Rights and Choices
You're in charge of your data. Here are the rights you have when it comes to cookies and tracking on our site.
Accept or Decline
Choose which types of cookies you're comfortable with when you first visit.
Change Your Mind
Update your cookie preferences anytime through your browser settings.
Delete Existing Cookies
Clear all cookies from your browser to start fresh.
See What We Store
Request information about the specific data we've collected about you.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| mtx_session | Maintains your login status and session data | Browser session | Essential |
| mtx_preferences | Stores your display and interface preferences | 12 months | Functional |
| mtx_analytics | Tracks page views and user behavior patterns | 24 months | Analytics |
| mtx_consent | Records your cookie consent choices | 12 months | Essential |
| mtx_marketing | Enables personalized content recommendations | 6 months | Marketing |
| mtx_security | Helps detect and prevent fraudulent activity | Browser session | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from services we partner with. These might include analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms.
We choose partners carefully, but they operate under their own privacy policies. When you interact with embedded content or click certain links, those companies may place their own cookies.
Common third-party services we work with include video hosting platforms, community forum software, and payment processors. Each handles cookies according to their own standards.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Privacy expectations shift. We update this policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the site or via email if you have an account. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision.
We encourage you to review this policy occasionally to stay informed about how we handle cookies and tracking technologies.
Questions About Cookies?
If anything in this policy isn't clear, or you have specific concerns about how we use tracking technologies, reach out to us.
Our team responds to privacy inquiries within three business days. We're happy to explain our practices or help you adjust your settings.