Cookie Policy
Cookie Information
Cookies are small text files we place on your computer to aid accessibility when browsing our website and using website features. They also allow us to maintain website connections and provide other information about your use of our website.
We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. We assume that you are happy to receive all the cookies that your browser settings allow. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Metis will not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, if you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set by SMS Plc websites, or indeed any other website, you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how.
Your cookie selection will refresh every 6 months, resulting in the cookie banner re-appearing and asking you to confirm your cookie selection once again. You can change your cookie selection at any time by clicking here.
How to control and delete cookies
Click here to change your cookie settings.
Alternatively, visit the About Cookies website, which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about cookies. For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile phone you will need to refer to online resources for your mobile phone operating system e.g. Google Android, Apple IOS etc.
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact on the functionality of the Metis website.
Cookies set by third party sites
We sometimes embed photos and video content from . As a result, when you visit a page with content embedded from, for example, YouTube or Flickr, you may be presented with cookies from these websites. SMS Plc does not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third party website for more information about these.
Most browsers will give you the option to accept cookies from websites while blocking those from third parties. Check your browser’s Help for details, or visit the About cookies website for more information.
Again, most browsers will give you the option to block these cookies if you wish, although it may prevent you from being able to use these services if you do.
Google Analytics
Statistics
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | _ga | Store and count pageviews |
| 1 year | 2 years | Store and count pageviews |
Hotjar
Statistics
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | 1 year | Store a unique user ID |
Google reCAPTCHA
Functional
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| _grecaptcha | 6 months | Provide spam protection |
Marketing/Tracking
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| rc::c | session | Read and filter requests from bots |
| rc::b | session | Read and filter requests from bots |
| rc::a | session | Read and filter requests from bots |
Miscellaneous
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-* | ||
| _lfa | ||
| cmplz_policy_id | 365 days | |
| cmplz_consented_services | 365 days | |
| cmplz_marketing | 365 days | |
| cmplz_statistics | 365 days | |
| cmplz_preferences | 365 days | |
| cmplz_functional | 365 days | |
| cmplz_banner-status | 365 days |
What cookies am I accepting?
By selecting ‘Accept’ in the cookie banner, you are agreeing to the use of Strictly necessary cookies [fixed], Preferences cookies, Statistics cookies and Marketing cookies. These are a mix of functional cookies, necessary to browse the site, as well as optional marketing cookies which allows SMS to better understand who is visiting the site and how best to offer the user targeted messaging.
By selecting ‘Decline, take me to settings’ you will be taken to a pop-up window whereby you can choose which optional cookies you will allow whilst on the SMS website. Please note ‘Strictly necessary cookies’ will always be a fixed selection as they are required to enable core site functionality.