Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 14, 2026
Information We Collect
When you create an account on Metropolis Watches, we collect: • Email address — used for authentication and account access • Password — stored in hashed form using industry-standard encryption; we never store your plaintext password • Wishlist data — stored as associations between your account and watch models you save When you browse the site, we may collect basic usage data including page views, navigation patterns, approximate device/browser information, and interactions with site features to improve the user experience. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as physical addresses, phone numbers, or payment information on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: • Provide and maintain your account and wishlist across sessions • Authenticate your identity when you log in • Allow you to save and manage your favorite watches • Improve our website, product catalog, and user experience • Communicate with you about your account (if applicable) We do not sell your account information, wishlist data, or login credentials. Some advertising technologies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under certain US state privacy laws because they can use cookies or similar identifiers to personalize ads. Where required, we provide controls to opt out of that sale or sharing.
Account Data
Your account is identified by your email address. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us. Upon account deletion, all personally identifiable information is permanently removed from our systems. Wishlist data is stored in association with your user ID and is deleted automatically when your account is removed.
Cookies & Session Data
We use session cookies to maintain your logged-in state while you browse the site. These cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser or log out. We may also use analytics tools that collect anonymous or aggregated browsing data (such as which brand or model pages are most visited) to understand how visitors use our catalog. Metropolis Watches also uses advertising cookies and similar technologies through Google AdSense. These technologies may help serve ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and limit how often an ad is shown.
Advertising & Google AdSense
Metropolis Watches uses Google AdSense to display advertising on parts of the site. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, IP address, browser information, page content, and prior browsing or ad interaction signals to serve and measure ads. Ads may be contextual, based on the content of the page you are viewing, or personalized, based on information Google or its partners associate with your browser or device. We do not control the specific ads Google chooses to display. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites You can manage Google ad personalization at: https://adssettings.google.com/
Third-Party Services
Metropolis Watches uses Supabase for database and authentication services. Your authentication credentials (email and hashed password) are processed and stored by Supabase in accordance with their privacy policy. Metropolis Watches also uses Google AdSense for advertising services. Our site may contain links to external brand websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Authentication is handled by Supabase using industry-standard security practices. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to maintain appropriate safeguards consistent with industry standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to: • Access the personal information associated with your account • Correct any inaccurate information in your account profile • Request deletion of your account and all associated data • Object to the processing of your personal information (where applicable) • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising where required by applicable US state privacy laws Visitors in applicable US regions may see a Google-provided privacy message with an "Opt out" option. If you opt out, Google should stop using sale/share-based personalized advertising signals for this site where required by law. You may still see ads, including contextual ads or ads based on information collected elsewhere. To exercise account-related privacy rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.
Children's Privacy
Metropolis Watches is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without verified parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a notice on the website. Continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us through our Contact page. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.