What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to improve performance, and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on metrianutrition.com (the "Site"), why we use them, and what choices you have. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure log-in, and maintaining your shopping cart. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function correctly.
Examples: session cookies, cart persistence, security tokens.
You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information anonymously. We use this information to improve Site performance, content, and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics 4 — measures Site traffic, popular pages, and user behavior
You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-Out browser add-on.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (language, region, recently viewed products).
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertising relevant to you and your interests. They also limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use the following advertising partners:
- Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — for advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta properties
- Google Ads / Google Tag — for advertising on Google Search, YouTube, and the Google Display Network
These cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners through our Site. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties — including the analytics and advertising partners listed above. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Site and other sites.
We do not control these third-party cookies. You should review the privacy policies and cookie policies of these third parties for information on how they handle your data.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage cookies:
Browser settings:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly.
Opt-out tools for advertising cookies:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
- Your Ad Choices: youradchoices.com
- Meta Ad Preferences: manage in your Facebook settings
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.
For California residents: You can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (including cookie-based advertising) through our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or technologies. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.