Metapod Media INC. Privacy Policy

Last Modified: May 14, 2025

Metapod Media INC., referred to as “the Company,” is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Metapod Media INC. collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you interact with the Company’s website, www.metapodmediainc.com, and related services. Metapod Media INC. complies with Google Ads policies and applicable privacy laws in the United States (e.g., California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Colorado Privacy Act, Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act, Nebraska Data Privacy Act) and Canada (e.g., Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)).

1. Information Metapod Media INC. Collects

Personal Information

Metapod Media INC. collects personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information

  • Account details

This information may be collected when you:

  • Visit the Company’s website

  • Register an account

  • Place an order

  • Subscribe to newsletters

  • Complete contact forms

  • Respond to surveys or promotions

Metapod Media INC. obtains your express consent through clear opt-in mechanisms (e.g., checkboxes, consent forms) before collecting personal information, as required by PIPEDA, CCPA, and Google Ads policies for data used in services or advertising. You may browse the Company’s site anonymously, and refusing to provide personal information will not result in discrimination, though it may limit access to certain features.

Non-Personal Information

Metapod Media INC. automatically collects anonymized technical data, including:

  • Browser and device type

  • Operating system

  • IP address

  • Site usage and behavior (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)

  • Referring URLs

This data helps Metapod Media INC. analyze site performance and improve user experience without identifying individuals.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Metapod Media INC. uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Personalize your experience

  • Analyze website performance

  • Enable secure transactions

  • Deliver tailored Google Ads (with your explicit consent)

Consent Management

Metapod Media INC. provides a cookie consent banner that allows you to opt in or out of non-essential cookies, including those used for ad personalization, in compliance with PIPEDA, CASL, and Google Ads policies. For personalized ads, Metapod Media INC. collects cookies or device identifiers only with your explicit consent, as required by Google Ads for ad targeting in the USA and Canada.

Managing Cookies

You can adjust cookie preferences through the Company’s consent banner or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Metapod Media INC. honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals in jurisdictions like Colorado to restrict data processing for ads, aligning with Google Ads and state privacy laws. You can also manage ad personalization via Google’s Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com).

3. How Metapod Media INC. Uses Your Information

Metapod Media INC. uses your information to:

  • Deliver and improve the Company’s services

  • Process payments securely

  • Respond to customer inquiries

  • Send transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations)

  • Send promotional emails or newsletters (with express consent and opt-out options)

  • Deliver personalized ads via Google Ads (with explicit consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations

Metapod Media INC. does not use sensitive personal data (e.g., race, religion, health, or political opinions) for ad targeting, in compliance with Google Ads restrictions. For ad personalization, the Company relies on your explicit consent and supports restricted data processing for users who opt out, per Google Ads guidelines.

4. Sharing Your Information

Metapod Media INC. does not sell your personal information. The Company may share limited data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., for order fulfillment)

  • Email delivery services (e.g., for newsletters)

  • Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, for personalized ads with your consent)

All third parties are bound by contracts to comply with PIPEDA, CCPA, other U.S. state privacy laws, Google Ads policies, and industry-standard data protection measures. Metapod Media INC. shares only the data necessary for their services and ensures compliance with restricted data processing for ad-related sharing.

Metapod Media INC. may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data with partners for analytics or marketing purposes, ensuring no personal information is disclosed.

5. Advertising and Your Choices

Metapod Media INC. may use your data for ad personalization through Google Ads only with your explicit consent, obtained via the Company’s cookie consent banner or opt-in forms. If you opt out of personalized ads:

  • Metapod Media INC. restricts data processing in accordance with Google Ads’ Restricted Data Processing guidelines.

  • You will receive non-personalized ads instead.

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of data sharing for ads using:

  • Contact us at support@metapodmediainc.com to request to opt out of the sharing of your personal information for personalized ads, per CCPA and Colorado Privacy Act. Please include "Opt-Out Request" in the subject line.

  • Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, respected in jurisdictions like Colorado.

  • Google’s Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com) to manage ad personalization.

These options ensure compliance with Google Ads and regional privacy laws, giving you control over your data.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Company’s services are not directed to individuals under 13. Metapod Media INC. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the USA and PIPEDA in Canada. If the Company discovers such data has been collected, it will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians may contact Metapod Media INC. to request removal.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

For U.S. Residents (e.g., California, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska)

  • Right to Know: Understand what personal data Metapod Media INC. collects and how it’s used.

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for ads by contacting us at support@metapodmediainc.com. Please include "Opt-Out Request" in the subject line of your email. You can also exercise this right via Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without facing discrimination, per CCPA.

For Canadian Residents

  • Right to Access: Review your personal information.

  • Right to Correction or Deletion: Request corrections or deletion of your data.

  • Right to Consent: Provide express consent for marketing emails or newsletters, per CASL.

  • Right to Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact Metapod Media INC. at support@metapodmediainc.com. The Company will respond promptly, typically within 30 days, as required by CCPA, PIPEDA, and other applicable laws.

8. Data Security

Metapod Media INC. prioritizes your data security with measures including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission

  • Secure data storage systems

  • Regular security audits and updates

  • Role-based access controls

These measures comply with PIPEDA, CCPA, and Google Ads requirements for protecting user information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. Updates to This Policy

Metapod Media INC. may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Company’s practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Modified” date at the top. The Company encourages you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Metapod Media INC.’s website or services after updates signifies your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Metapod Media INC.

For privacy-related inquiries, to exercise your rights, or for other requests, please contact:

Metapod Media INC.

Website: www.metapodmediainc.com

Email: support@metapodmediainc.com

Phone: +1 (289) 210-9881

Address: 201 – 1065 Canadian Place #1119, Mississauga, ON, L4W 0C2