COOKIE POLICY

1. What is a cookie?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences, such as your language or display settings, for a certain period of time so that you do not have to enter them again each time you visit or move between pages.

2. How we use cookies

Metalaser Inc. uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, analyze traffic, and ensure the proper functioning of the website. We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your knowledge.

3. Categories of cookies used

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are generally placed in response to actions you take, such as completing forms or setting your privacy preferences. They do not store any information that can personally identify you.

• Purpose: website security, session management, and form submissions.
• Duration: session only; deleted when the browser is closed.
• Consent required: No — exempt under privacy legislation.

3.2 Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of the website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized.

• Example of a tool used: Google Analytics or an equivalent analytics platform.
• Purpose: understand how visitors interact with the website and identify the most frequently visited pages and any errors.
• Duration: up to 13 months.
• Consent required: Yes — placed only after you accept analytics cookies.

3.3 Functional cookies

These cookies help improve the functionality and personalization of the website, such as remembering your language or regional preferences.

• Purpose: language selection and user preferences.
• Duration: up to 12 months.
• Consent required: Yes.

3.4 Marketing and targeting cookies

These cookies may be placed on our website by advertising partners. They are used to create a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements to you on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on the unique identification of your browser and device.

• Purpose: advertising retargeting and measuring ad relevance.
• Duration: up to 12 months.
• Consent required: Yes.

Metalaser does not currently use marketing or retargeting cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated and new consent will be requested.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services displayed on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Third parties that may place cookies include:

• Google Analytics — to monitor website performance.
• Embedded mapping services, such as Google Maps — to provide location-related features.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

5. Your cookie choices

During your first visit to our website, a cookie consent banner will appear and allow you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Accept only strictly necessary cookies.
• Customize your preferences by category.

You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

Browser controls

You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies stored on your device.
• Block all cookies or specific categories of cookies.
• Delete cookies when the browser is closed.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.

6. Consent records

We record your cookie preferences, including the choice made, the date, and the version of this policy in effect, in order to demonstrate compliance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies or legal requirements change. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date. If significant changes are made, new consent will be requested.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding our use of cookies, contact us at: info@metalaser.ca.