Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. IGUN Metals uses cookies and similar technologies on our B2B marketplace platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core features such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Order processing

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform:

  • Page load times and error tracking
  • Most visited pages and user journeys
  • Features usage analytics

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

  • Language and region settings
  • Display preferences
  • Recent searches and viewed products

Marketing Cookies

With your consent, these cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Limit ad frequency

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
accessTokenAuthenticationSession
refreshTokenSession renewal7 days
userUser preferencesSession
languageLanguage preference1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand Platform usage
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) for secure payment processing
  • Customer support tools for chat and support functionality

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect Platform functionality and your ability to use certain features.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:

  • Authentication tokens for secure access
  • User preferences and settings
  • Cached data for improved performance

Local storage can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or by clearing site data.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@igunmetals.com
Address: IGUN Metals Ltd.