This policy describes the browser and analytics technologies that may support the public website and paid research platform.
1. Scope
This Cookie & Analytics Policy explains how ReguMetric may use cookies, browser storage and similar technologies when users visit the public website, sign in to an account, use member research features or interact with services that support the ReguMetric platform.
2. What These Technologies Are
Cookies are small data files that a website or service may store through a web browser. Similar technologies can include local storage, session storage, identifiers and other browser-based mechanisms used to maintain sessions, remember settings, measure website activity or support platform functionality.
3. Essential Technologies
ReguMetric may use technologies that are necessary to operate core website and account functions. These may support authentication, login sessions, security, membership access, preferences, navigation, fraud prevention or other functions required for the service to work as intended.
4. Authentication and Member Sessions
When a user signs in, ReguMetric and its authentication or infrastructure providers may use session information or browser technologies to recognize the authenticated user, maintain secure access and determine whether protected member features should be available. Disabling essential session technologies may prevent account or member features from working correctly.
5. Analytics
ReguMetric may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors and members use the website and platform. Analytics can help ReguMetric understand matters such as page visits, traffic patterns, feature usage, navigation, device or browser characteristics, approximate geographic information derived from network data, referral information and technical performance.
6. Google Analytics
ReguMetric may use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and usage. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and may process technical and usage information according to Google's applicable terms and privacy practices. The specific analytics configuration used by ReguMetric may change as the platform develops.
7. Diagnostics and Performance
ReguMetric may use technical information to identify errors, investigate outages, understand page performance, monitor system reliability and improve the customer experience. Diagnostic information may be generated by ReguMetric systems or by third-party infrastructure and service providers.
8. Feature Usage
As ReguMetric adds interactive research features, it may measure how features are used—for example, whether users open research views, interact with investigation tools or use particular platform functions. This information can help ReguMetric determine which features are useful and where the product should be improved.
9. Preferences and Personalization
Browser storage or account-based settings may be used to remember appropriate user preferences. Future personalization features may also use account information or saved research settings. These functions are intended to improve the research experience and do not create individualized investment recommendations.
10. Payment-Provider Technologies
When a user interacts with subscription checkout, billing management or another payment function, the third-party payment provider may use cookies, identifiers or similar technologies for payment processing, security, fraud prevention, authentication or service functionality. Those technologies are controlled by the payment provider and are subject to its applicable policies.
11. Other Third-Party Services
Other providers that support hosting, authentication, infrastructure, communications, analytics or security may use technical mechanisms necessary to provide their services. ReguMetric may change service providers as the platform develops.
12. Advertising
ReguMetric's core business model is a paid research membership. This policy does not describe ReguMetric as operating a behavioral advertising program. If ReguMetric later introduces advertising technologies, cross-site advertising tracking or materially different marketing technologies, this policy should be updated to describe those practices and any choices required by applicable law.
13. Browser Controls
Most browsers provide controls that allow users to delete or restrict cookies and other stored website data. Restricting essential cookies or session storage can interfere with login, membership access, preferences or other website functionality. Browser controls vary by browser and device.
14. Analytics Choices
Users may have browser, device or provider-specific options that affect analytics technologies. Available choices depend on the technology and provider in use. ReguMetric may also introduce additional consent or preference controls if appropriate for its practices or required by applicable law.
15. Do Not Track and Privacy Signals
Browsers and devices may transmit Do Not Track or other privacy preference signals. The legal and technical treatment of these signals can vary by jurisdiction and service. ReguMetric will evaluate applicable requirements as its practices and the relevant legal standards develop rather than representing that every browser signal has the same effect.
16. Retention
The duration of cookies, browser storage, analytics information and related technical records can vary depending on their purpose and the service provider involved. Some technologies expire when a browser session ends, while others may persist for a defined period. ReguMetric seeks to retain information only as reasonably appropriate for operational, analytical, security and legal purposes.
17. Security
Cookies and browser storage used for authentication or other sensitive platform functions should be handled using security settings appropriate to the technology and deployment. No browser-based technology or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
18. Changes to This Policy
ReguMetric may update this policy when website technologies, analytics providers, authentication systems, payment services, platform features or legal requirements change. The current version will identify its effective date.
19. Related Policies
Additional information about ReguMetric's handling of account and usage information is provided in the Privacy Policy. Subscription and payment practices are described in the Subscription, Cancellation & Refund Policy, and general use of the platform is governed by the Terms of Service.
20. Contact
Questions concerning cookies, analytics or this policy may be directed to info@regumetric.com. ReguMetric is located in Massachusetts, United States.