Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how metal-folio Financial Services Ltd uses cookies on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

How We Use Cookies

When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device to improve your experience and help us understand how our website is used. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by other services we use).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

  • cookie_consent - Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.
  • session_id - Maintains your session while browsing. Duration: Session only.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's structure and content.

  • _ga - Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes. Duration: 2 years.
  • _ga_* - Used to persist session state. Duration: 2 years.
  • _gid - Used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

  • _fbp - Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. Duration: 3 months.
  • _gcl_au - Used by Google AdSense for advertising efficiency. Duration: 3 months.

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

  • user_preferences - Stores your site preferences. Duration: 1 year.
  • timezone - Remembers your timezone for displaying times. Duration: Session.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Preferences" option in the cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

Opting Out of Analytics

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
  • You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain functions of our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third-party services we use that may place cookies include:

  • Google Analytics - for website analytics
  • Google Ads - for advertising
  • Facebook Pixel - for advertising measurement

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. Used to save your preferences locally.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

metal-folio Financial Services Ltd
47 Victoria Street
Birmingham, B1 3PE
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies (allaboutcookies.org)
  • Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu)
  • Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org)