Cookie policy
Information about the cookies we use and how to manage them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.
How we use cookies
MetalsAlpha uses a minimal number of cookies that are necessary for the site to function properly and to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
We use one cookie that is essential for the operation of our website. This cookie is exempt from consent requirements under UK PECR and EU ePrivacy rules because it is strictly necessary for the site to function.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | When Set | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
metalsalpha_auth | Authenticates admin users to access the site's content management system | Only when an administrator logs in | 7 days |
This cookie is not set for regular visitors. It is only used by site administrators
and is configured with httpOnly, secure, and
sameSite: strict flags for maximum security.
Analytics (cookie-free)
We use three analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. None of them set cookies on your device:
- Vercel Analytics — collects anonymized, aggregated data without tracking individual users. Learn more →
- Ahrefs Web Analytics — collects pageview data using server-side event tracking, without setting any cookies on your device.
- Google Analytics 4 — configured with
storage: 'none'and IP anonymisation. No_gaor other GA cookies are set on your device. Session data is sent to Google but no persistent identifier is stored locally.
Third-party cookies
When you click on affiliate links to visit third-party dealer websites, those sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in your browser's "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
Browser settings
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opting out
We do not set any cookies for regular visitors — our analytics are entirely cookie-free. If you disable cookies in your browser, your experience on MetalsAlpha will not be affected. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics data collection entirely, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do not track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect these signals and do not track users who have this feature enabled.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@metalsalpha.com
Contact page: www.metalsalpha.com/contact