1. Information We Collect
    1. Information You Provide
      1. Personal Details: Name, email address, contact details, survey responses, and site registration details.
      2. Reason for Collection: We collect this information based on (i) your consent (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters), (ii) contractual necessity (e.g., to provide requested services), or (iii) our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our offerings).
    2. Automatically Collected Information
      1. Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and similar technical details.
      2. Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, diagnose technical issues, and analyze how our website is used.
  2. How We Use Your Information
    1. Fulfill Your Requests: Provide you with information, newsletters, and updates you request.
    2. Improve Our Services: Tailor content to your preferences, enhance user experience, and improve our website's performance.
    3. Communications: Notify you about updates to our services or industry developments, subject to your communication preferences.
  3. Data Retention
    1. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
    2. The exact retention period may vary based on factors such as the nature of the information, jurisdictional legal requirements, and legitimate business needs.
  4. Data Sharing and Security
    1. Limited Sharing:
      1. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website or delivering services.
      2. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and cannot use it for other purposes.
      3. Information may also be shared in case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, subject to confidentiality agreements.
    2. Security Measures: We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method is 100% secure.
  5. International Data Transfers
    1. If you are located in the EEA, UK, or other regions with restrictions, your data may be stored or processed outside those areas.
    2. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and similar safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable data laws.
  6. Cookies and Tracking
    1. Usage: Deliver relevant content and advertising, and analyze site performance and behavior.
    2. Cookie Preferences: Manage settings through your browser or our website tool. In some regions, we show a consent banner.
  7. Your Rights
    1. Access: Request details of your stored personal information.
    2. Rectify: Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
    3. Erase: Request deletion, where legally allowed.
    4. Object/Withdraw Consent: Opt out of certain processing or withdraw consent.
    5. Data Portability: Request and reuse your data across services.
    6. Lodge a Complaint: Contact your local data authority (e.g., ICO in the UK).
  8. Third-Party Links
    1. Our site may link to third-party websites. METIS ESG is not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
  9. Policy Updates
    1. We may update this policy to reflect new laws, technologies, or practices. Changes will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.
    2. If necessary, we may notify you via email or a notice on our website.
  10. Contact Us
    1. Email: info@metisesg.ai