At metgis.net, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website metgis.net (the “Website”). By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information when you use our Website:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information refers to data that can be used to identify an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Website:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, etc., when you contact us via forms or emails.
  • Account Information: If you register for an account on our website, we may collect your username, password, and any other details needed to complete the registration process.
  • Payment Information: When making purchases, we may collect billing information, payment methods, and related information necessary to process transactions (though payment information is processed through third-party services).

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information refers to data that cannot be used to identify you directly. This information includes:

  • Device and Browser Information: We collect data about the device and browser you use to access our Website, such as your IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.
  • Usage Data: We track how you interact with our Website, including the pages you visit, how long you stay on each page, and how you navigate through the site.

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect some of this non-personal information. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To Provide and Improve Services: Your information helps us deliver services, content, and features that meet your needs, and to improve the functionality of our Website.
  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, provide updates, and send notifications about our services, promotions, or changes to our Website.
  • To Process Transactions: If you make a purchase on our Website, we use your payment information to process transactions and manage your orders.
  • To Personalize User Experience: We may use the information collected to tailor content and recommendations to better suit your preferences.
  • To Monitor and Analyze Website Performance: We use non-personal information to analyze trends, track users’ movements, and gather demographic data to improve the Website’s performance.
  • To Send Marketing Communications: If you opt-in, we may send you marketing emails or newsletters about new features, services, or promotions. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

3. How We Share Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, email services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not authorized to use your personal information for any purpose other than fulfilling their services.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of metgis.net, its users, or others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations or legitimate business interests).
  • Opting-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@metgis.net.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve Website functionality, and track Website performance.

  • Types of Cookies We Use:
    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the Website.
    • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Website, allowing us to improve performance.
    • Functionality Cookies: Enable us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Website from outside [Your Country], please note that your personal information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in different countries. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@metgis.net