Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2024

Welcome to Metiris (https://www.metiris.eu/). We are a prospective spin-off of Ghent University. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.

1. Data We Collect

We follow a principle of data minimization.

  • Personal Information: We only store your email address [User Input]. We do not collect names, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information (PII).

  • Technical Data: Like most apps, our web and mobile applications may automatically collect standard technical data (such as IP addresses and device types) to ensure the security and performance of our services.

2. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your email address solely for:

  • Providing access to our web and mobile applications.

  • Communicating essential updates regarding the service.

  • Authenticating your account.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your email to sign up.

  • Legitimate Interest: To maintain the security and functionality of our platform.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely. As a European-based entity, we prioritize storage within the European Economic Area (EEA) to ensure high standards of data protection. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your email address from unauthorized access.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We only share your email address with third parties when strictly necessary, such as:

  • Service Providers: Essential tools for app hosting or email delivery (e.g., AWS, Firebase).

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law to comply with a legal process.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to update your email address.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your email and account ("Right to be Forgotten").

  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Metiris

Valentin Vaerwyckweg 1

9000 Gent, Belgium

Email: info@metiris.eu