Last updated: February 2026
Metalsmith Society ("we", "us", "our") operates the tip search application at tips.metalsmithsociety.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
We use Simple Analytics for website analytics. Simple Analytics does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. All data is aggregated and anonymous. No individual visitor profiles are created.
This website does not set any tracking cookies. The only cookies used are essential technical cookies required for the website to function (such as session management for the admin area).
The tips displayed on this site are sourced from the public @metalsmithsociety Instagram account via the Instagram API. No user data from Instagram visitors is collected or stored.
This application does not require user registration or login for public access. There are no user accounts, no email collection, and no personal information stored for visitors.
This site may include links to third-party websites such as Patreon, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at corkie@metalsmithsociety.com.