Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Data Controller

Metriq Ventures is the data controller responsible for your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form
Communications: Records of your communications with us

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources, click patterns
Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies section below)

Information from Third Parties

Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics
Advertising Partners: Limited data for attribution purposes

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services
To respond to your inquiries and communications
To analyze usage patterns and improve our website
To send relevant marketing communications (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications)
Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 24 months from submission date
Analytics Data: Retained for 14 months, then anonymized
Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable law

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances (also known as the "right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we limit how we use your personal information.

Right to Data Portability

You may request a machine-readable copy of your personal information to transfer to another service.

Right to Object

You may object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the end of this policy. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies or third-party cookies
Receive notifications before cookies are set

Note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Companies that process data on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
Affiliate Partners: Limited information for attribution when you click affiliate links
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Privacy Shield certifications where applicable
Binding Corporate Rules for intra-company transfers

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact & Data Protection Officer

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Metriq Ventures
Email: info@metriq.ventures
Through our contact page

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

This policy is compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679.