Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for MetalCountdown.com
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.
They help us:
- ensure that the site functions properly,
- remember your preferences and settings,
- analyze how the site is used so we can improve it, and
- if you are logged in, keep your session active and secure.
2. Types of cookies we use:
2.1 Necessary cookies
Required for the website to function, for example to save security settings, protect against misuse, and manage login sessions.
Session-ID, CSRF-token
Up to 12 months
2.2 Functional cookies
Allow the site to remember your preferences, such as theme, language, or the last event page you visited.
UserPreferences, ThemeSetting
Up to 12 months
3.1 Analytics cookies
Help us understand how the website is used and improve user experience.
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Up to 24 months
4.1 Session cookies
Used when you log in to keep your session active and secure.
session_token
Expires when you close your browser
3. Cookies when you are not logged in
We store certain information even if you are not logged in, such as:
- technical preferences (language, theme, time zone),
- pages or countdowns you’ve recently viewed,
- anonymized analytics data (if you have consented).
This data is not used to identify you personally, but to help us improve the functionality and performance of the website.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about visitors.
Google stores information about:
- which pages are visited,
- how long users stay,
- which browser and device are used.
Your IP address is anonymized before being stored by Google.
You can read more about how Google handles data here:
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5. Consent and cookie management
When you visit metalcountdown.com for the first time, a cookie banner will appear that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies,
- Reject non-essential cookies, or
- Customize your preferences.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the page.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if you choose to block all cookies.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or how we process personal data, please contact us at: