Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Metabolix (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and related services, including any features that utilize Facebook login or Google Gmail login. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website and choose to log in via Facebook or Google Gmail, we may collect certain information from these platforms as outlined below:
- Facebook Login: If you choose to log in using your Facebook account, we may collect your name, email address, profile picture, and other information associated with your Facebook account in accordance with Facebook’s policies and permissions.
- Google Gmail Login: If you choose to log in using your Google Gmail account, we may collect your name, email address, profile picture, and other information associated with your Google account in accordance with Google’s policies and permissions.
In addition to the information collected from third-party platforms, we may also collect other information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies. This information is used to improve the functionality and performance of our website and to provide a personalized experience for our users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected from Facebook login or Google Gmail login for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account.
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To communicate with you about your account, transactions, and updates.
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- To analyze usage trends and improve the functionality of our website.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing related services, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
- With third-party platforms, such as Facebook or Google, in accordance with their policies and permissions.
- With law enforcement authorities or government agencies when required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
4. Your Choices
You can choose to log in to our website using alternative methods or create a separate account instead of using Facebook or Google login. You may also adjust your privacy settings on Facebook and Google to control the information shared with us through these platforms.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@metabolix.co.za.
