Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may include local storage, session storage, security tokens, and embedded service data.

2. Cookies We Use

METI currently uses cookies and similar technologies mainly for:

• Authentication and session management, so logged-in users can remain signed in securely.
• CSRF protection and security tokens, to protect forms and account actions.
• Language and interface preferences, so the site can remember selected settings.
• Operational reliability, including basic security and error handling.

3. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to work properly. These include login session cookies, security cookies, and request protection tokens. If you block essential cookies, account login, membership features, payment proof upload, and protected pages may not function correctly.

4. Analytics and Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party behavioral marketing cookies. If analytics or marketing cookies are introduced later, this Policy will be updated and, where required, users will be provided with appropriate notice or consent options.

5. Third-Party Embeds

Some pages may include external links or embeds, such as maps, social media links, videos, or documents. These third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with them. Their cookie practices are governed by their own policies.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may limit website functionality.

7. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy when website functionality, security requirements, analytics tools, or third-party services change. The latest version will be posted on this page.