1. Introduction

Welcome to MetaBiz (“MetaBiz,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Cookie & Tracking Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, interact with our online services, or communicate with us through digital channels.

At MetaBiz, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure, reliable, and personalized online experience. We believe in being transparent about the technologies we use and how they help improve website functionality, analyze performance, and enhance user experience.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and other legal policies available on the MetaBiz website.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy and understand how cookies and tracking technologies may be used, subject to your preferences and applicable law.

2. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Cookie & Tracking Policy is to:

• Explain what cookies and tracking technologies are.
• Describe how MetaBiz uses these technologies.
• Inform you about the types of cookies that may be placed on your device.
• Explain your choices regarding cookies and tracking.
• Support compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
• Promote transparency in our digital practices.

3. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

• The MetaBiz website and all associated webpages.
• Landing pages and online forms.
• Client portals and digital resources (where applicable).
• Email communications that may include tracking technologies.
• Online advertisements managed by MetaBiz.
• Marketing campaigns.
• Social media interactions connected to our website.
• Other digital platforms operated by MetaBiz that reference this Policy.

This Policy applies to all visitors, users, clients, prospective clients, business partners, and anyone accessing our online services.

4. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites:

• Recognize returning visitors.
• Remember user preferences.
• Improve website performance.
• Enhance security.
• Analyze website traffic.
• Deliver relevant content and services.

Cookies generally do not damage your device and typically contain anonymous identifiers rather than directly identifiable personal information. However, depending on applicable law and the way cookies are used, certain cookie-related information may be considered personal data.

5. What Are Tracking Technologies?

In addition to cookies, MetaBiz may use other technologies that perform similar functions.

These technologies may include:

• Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs).
• Tracking pixels.
• Local storage technologies.
• Session identifiers.
• Software development kits (SDKs), where applicable.
• Device identifiers.
• Log files.
• Server-side tracking mechanisms.

These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, improve functionality, measure performance, and enhance security.

6. Why We Use Cookies

MetaBiz uses cookies and similar technologies for several legitimate business purposes, including:

Website Functionality

To ensure that essential website features operate correctly.

User Experience

To remember your preferences and improve usability.

Performance Monitoring

To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement.

Security

To help detect suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect website integrity.

Communication

To improve interactions with users who contact MetaBiz through digital channels.

Service Improvement

To better understand visitor needs and optimize our content and services.

Compliance

To help manage cookie preferences and comply with applicable legal requirements.

7. Types of Cookies We May Use

Depending on how you interact with our website, MetaBiz may use different categories of cookies.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot generally be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Examples include cookies that:

• Maintain secure sessions.
• Support website navigation.
• Enable security features.
• Process form submissions.
• Remember privacy or cookie preferences.

Without these cookies, certain website features may not function correctly.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help personalize your experience by remembering preferences such as:

• Language settings.
• Display preferences.
• Previously entered information.
• User interface customization.

These cookies improve convenience but are generally not essential to basic website operation.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website.

They may help us understand:

• Which pages are visited most frequently.
• How users navigate the website.
• Loading performance.
• Technical issues or errors.
• Overall website usability.

This information helps us continuously improve our website.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to measure website usage and evaluate visitor engagement.

They may help us understand:

• Visitor numbers.
• Popular content.
• Navigation patterns.
• Geographic trends (where permitted).
• Device and browser types.
• Referral sources.

Analytics information is generally aggregated and used to improve website performance rather than identify individual users.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Where applicable and permitted by law, marketing cookies may be used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Limit repetitive advertisements.
• Display more relevant promotional content.
• Evaluate marketing performance.

These cookies may be placed by MetaBiz or trusted third-party advertising providers, subject to your consent where required.

8. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies placed directly by the MetaBiz website.

They are generally used to:

• Support website functionality.
• Remember preferences.
• Improve performance.
• Enhance security.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain services integrated into our website may place cookies on behalf of third-party providers.

Examples may include:

• Website analytics providers.
• Video hosting platforms.
• Social media integrations.
• Customer communication tools.
• Embedded content providers.

MetaBiz does not control third-party cookie policies, and users should review the privacy practices of those providers where applicable.

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Where applicable under data protection laws (including principles reflected in regulations such as the GDPR), MetaBiz processes cookie-related information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent.
• Performance of a contract.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

The legal basis may vary depending on the type of cookie and the jurisdiction in which you are located.

10. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, MetaBiz will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Through our cookie consent mechanism, you may have the ability to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Customize cookie preferences.
• Withdraw previously granted consent.
• Modify your cookie settings at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some features of the website.

11. Your Choice

You remain in control of your cookie preferences.

Depending on your location and browser settings, you may choose to:

• Accept or reject cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Configure browser privacy settings.
• Withdraw consent for optional cookies.
• Limit certain tracking technologies.

Your choices may impact your browsing experience, but essential website functionality will continue to operate where reasonably possible.

12. Analytics Cookies

MetaBiz may use analytics technologies to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the overall user experience.

Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

• Number of website visitors.
• Pages viewed.
• Time spent on pages.
• Navigation paths.
• Device type.
• Browser type.
• Operating system.
• General geographic region (where permitted).
• Referral sources.

The information collected is generally aggregated and used to evaluate website performance, improve content, and optimize our services. Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies are activated only after obtaining your consent.

13. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us monitor the technical performance of the MetaBiz website.

These cookies may be used to:

• Identify website errors.
• Measure loading speeds.
• Improve system stability.
• Monitor server performance.
• Optimize website responsiveness.
• Detect technical issues affecting user experience.

Performance cookies generally do not collect information intended to identify individual users directly.

14. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering choices you make during your visit.

Examples include remembering:

• Preferred language.
• Region or location preferences.
• Display settings.
• Accessibility options.
• Form information (where appropriate).
• User interface preferences.

Disabling these cookies may reduce convenience but should not prevent access to the essential features of the website.

15. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Where MetaBiz conducts digital marketing activities, marketing cookies may be used to help evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and improve the relevance of promotional content.

These cookies may assist in:

• Measuring advertising performance.
• Understanding visitor engagement.
• Limiting repeated advertisements.
• Delivering more relevant promotional messages.
• Evaluating campaign effectiveness.

Marketing cookies are generally optional and, where required by law, are placed only after obtaining your consent.

16. Social Media Cookies

Our website may include social media features, such as sharing buttons, embedded content, or links to official MetaBiz social media profiles.

When you interact with these features, the respective social media platform may place cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device in accordance with its own privacy policies.

MetaBiz does not control the operation of these third-party cookies. We encourage users to review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant social media providers before interacting with their services.

17. Web Beacons, Pixels & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, MetaBiz may use technologies such as:

• Web beacons.
• Tracking pixels.
• Clear GIFs.
• Embedded scripts.
• Local storage.
• Session identifiers.

These technologies may help us:

• Measure website usage.
• Understand visitor engagement.
• Improve website functionality.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness.
• Detect technical issues.
• Enhance security.

These technologies are generally used together with cookies to provide a more reliable understanding of website performance and user interactions.

18. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

They are commonly used to:

• Maintain secure sessions.
• Support website navigation.
• Enable temporary website functionality.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

These cookies may be used to:

• Remember preferences.
• Improve user experience.
• Support analytics.
• Recognize returning visitors.

Retention periods vary depending on the specific purpose of the cookie and applicable legal requirements.

19. Third-Party Services

MetaBiz may use trusted third-party service providers to support website functionality, analytics, communication, security, or digital marketing.

Examples may include providers offering:

• Website analytics.
• Cloud hosting.
• Content delivery.
• Customer communication.
• Payment processing (where applicable).
• Marketing services.
• Security monitoring.

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy practices and cookie policies. MetaBiz encourages users to review those policies before interacting with third-party services.

20. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers engaged by MetaBiz may process information in countries other than the one in which you reside.

Where international transfers occur, MetaBiz seeks to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Such safeguards may include:

• Contractual protections.
• Adequacy decisions (where applicable).
• Technical and organizational security measures.
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized by applicable legislation.

21. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Depending on your location and the laws applicable to you, you may have rights relating to the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

These rights may include the ability to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies.
• Withdraw previously granted consent.
• Access information about cookies used on our website.
• Request information about the processing of personal data associated with cookies.
• Delete cookies stored on your device.
• Configure browser privacy settings.

Where required by applicable law, MetaBiz will respect and facilitate the exercise of these rights.

22. Protecting Your Information

MetaBiz implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

These measures may include:

• Secure website protocols (HTTPS).
• Access controls.
• Regular system monitoring.
• Security updates.
• Risk assessments.
• Data minimization practices.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

23. Data Minimization

MetaBiz seeks to collect only the information reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

We strive to:

• Limit unnecessary data collection.
• Use aggregated information where appropriate.
• Retain information only for as long as necessary.
• Apply appropriate security safeguards.
• Review our data practices periodically.

These principles support responsible information management and help protect user privacy.

24. Transparency and Accountability

Transparency is a key principle of MetaBiz’s privacy practices.

We are committed to:

• Clearly explaining how cookies are used.
• Providing meaningful choices where required by law.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of our cookie practices.
• Reviewing our policies periodically.
• Updating this Policy as technology, legal requirements, or business practices evolve.

25. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most modern web browsers allow you to control how cookies are stored and used. You may choose to accept, reject, delete, or restrict cookies through your browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• View cookies currently stored on your device.
• Delete existing cookies individually or collectively.
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
• Configure browser notifications before cookies are stored.
• Clear browsing data, including cookies and cached files.
• Reset browser privacy settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, personalization, and overall user experience.

For browser-specific guidance, refer to the official support resources provided by your browser developer.

26. Mobile Device Tracking

If you access the MetaBiz website through a smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device, certain device identifiers or similar technologies may be used to support website functionality, improve security, and enhance performance.

Depending on your device and operating system, you may be able to manage:

• Advertising identifiers.
• Privacy settings.
• Browser cookie preferences.
• App permissions (where applicable).
• Location permissions.
• Notification preferences.

MetaBiz encourages users to review their device settings regularly to ensure they reflect their preferred privacy choices.

27. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) feature that allows users to express a preference regarding online tracking.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing the interpretation of DNT signals, the MetaBiz website may not respond consistently to all DNT requests.

Where legally required, MetaBiz will comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws relating to tracking preferences and user consent.

28. Children’s Privacy

The MetaBiz website is intended for use by businesses, professionals, and individuals who are legally capable of entering into agreements under applicable law.

Our website and services are not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or similar tracking technologies.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information as soon as practicable.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided information through our website may contact us using the official contact details available on our website.

29. Security of Cookie Data

MetaBiz implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information associated with cookies and tracking technologies.

These safeguards may include:

• Secure website encryption (HTTPS).
• Access controls and authentication measures.
• Regular software updates and security patches.
• Monitoring for unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
• Internal security policies and procedures.
• Risk assessments and incident response planning.

While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based technology can guarantee absolute security. Users should also take appropriate steps to protect their own devices and browsing environments.

30. Updates to This Policy

MetaBiz may revise this Cookie & Tracking Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in applicable laws or regulations.
• Updates to website functionality.
• New technologies or tracking methods.
• Improvements to our services.
• Changes in third-party service providers.
• Business or operational developments.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Where required by applicable law, we will seek renewed consent before implementing material changes affecting non-essential cookies.

We encourage users to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

31. Relationship with Other Policies

This Cookie & Tracking Policy should be read together with other legal documents published by MetaBiz, including:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Disclaimer
• Advertising & Promotion Policy
• Grievance Redressal Policy
• Other applicable notices or service-specific agreements

If there is any inconsistency between this Policy and a separately executed written agreement relating to a particular service, the terms of that written agreement will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

32. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie & Tracking Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy preferences, you may contact MetaBiz through the official contact channels provided on our website.

When contacting us, please include:

• Your full name.
• Company or organization (if applicable).
• Contact information.
• The nature of your inquiry.
• Relevant page URL or details, where applicable.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate inquiries within an appropriate timeframe.

33. Cookie Consent Notice

Where required by applicable law, MetaBiz displays a cookie consent mechanism when you first visit our website.

Depending on your location, you may be able to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Customize your cookie preferences.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Update your preferences through the cookie settings available on the website.

Your selections will be respected in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our technical capabilities.

34. Final Policy Statement

MetaBiz is committed to maintaining transparency, protecting user privacy, and using cookies and similar technologies responsibly.

We use cookies only for legitimate business purposes such as ensuring website functionality, improving user experience, enhancing security, analyzing website performance, and supporting the delivery of our professional services.

By understanding how cookies work and exercising your available choices, you can enjoy a more secure, efficient, and personalized experience while interacting with the MetaBiz website.

We remain committed to reviewing our practices regularly and updating this Policy to reflect evolving technologies, industry standards, and legal requirements.

Cookie Categories at a Glance

Cookie Category	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Enable core website functionality, security, and navigation.
Functional Cookies	Remember preferences such as language and display settings.
Performance Cookies	Monitor website performance and identify technical improvements.
Analytics Cookies	Measure website usage and visitor behavior to improve services.
Marketing Cookies	Support advertising effectiveness and personalized promotional content (where applicable and with consent).
Third-Party Cookies	Enable integrated services such as analytics, embedded content, or communication tools.

Your Privacy Matters

At MetaBiz, we believe that trust begins with transparency. We are committed to providing clear information about how cookies and tracking technologies are used while giving you meaningful choices about your privacy.

If you have any questions regarding our Cookie & Tracking Policy or wish to manage your preferences, please contact us through the official channels available on the MetaBiz website.