Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Metal Sentinel ("we", "our", "us") operates the metal-sentinel.com website and the Metal Sentinel API available through RapidAPI. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: API request logs including endpoints accessed, timestamps, and response codes.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized website usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and referral sources.
• Account Data: If you subscribe through RapidAPI, your account information is managed by RapidAPI under their own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our API service.
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and improve our service.
• To detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access.
• To communicate service updates or changes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• RapidAPI: Handles API subscriptions, billing, and authentication. Their privacy policy governs data collected through their platform.
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized website analytics data.
• Kitco: Provides the underlying precious metals market data.

6. Data Retention

API usage logs are retained for a reasonable period necessary to maintain service quality and prevent abuse. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our RapidAPI listing or website.