At Mettler Design, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://mettlerdesign.com.
WHO WE ARE
Mettler Design is dedicated to ensuring that all personal information you share with us is handled responsibly and securely.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Once the vision is clear, we develop Concept Development Models (CDMs) to visualize and refine your product. These models validate feasibility and functionality early in the process.
Client Benefit: Early refinement reduces risks, saves costs, and accelerates time to market.
COMMENTS
When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to prevent spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked) becomes publicly visible.
MEDIA
If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract this information.
COOKIES
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience:
Comment cookies: Save your details for convenience (1 year).
Login cookies: Store login and display preferences (2 days to 1 year).
Temporary cookies: Used for login checks and expire when the browser closes.
Editor cookies: Saved when publishing or editing an article (1 day).
EMBEDDED CONTENT
Our site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, or images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
DATA SHARING
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
DATA RETENTION
Comments: Retained indefinitely for seamless follow-up approvals.
User profiles: Stored securely, editable by users and administrators.
YOUR DATA RIGHTS
An exported file of personal data we hold about you.
Deletion of your data (except when required for administrative, legal, or security reasons).
DATA PROTECTION
Visitor comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection tools to enhance site security.