Privacy Statement
Last updated on July 17, 2024
Metaorigins.com, operated by MetaOrigins Labs and hereinafter referred to as ‘MetaOrigins,’ ‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘our,’ is committed to respecting your privacy and choices. This privacy statement (hereinafter “Privacy Statement” or “Statement”) highlights our privacy practices regarding Personal Information that we collect and process in compliance with applicable data privacy regulations.
Objective:
This Privacy Statement provides an overview of our privacy practices regarding Personal Information that we collect and process about you from various sources. While the primary focus of this statement is the data collected and processed through our website, www.metaorigins.com, and any sub-domains, our commitment to the principles of personal data processing applies across all of our operations. Based on your relationship with us, we may provide additional customized privacy notices, which are outlined below.
The scope of this Statement covers the types of personal data we collect, how we use or process such data, who the recipients are, and your rights under applicable laws, including how to exercise them. While this Statement is global, certain additional information may apply depending on the country where you reside. These are called out in region-specific statements below.
Where we have provided a translation of this Statement in a local language, in the event of a conflict between the local language and the English version, the English version shall prevail.
1. Personal Information That We Process and Use
1.1 Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of Personal Information:
Information collected as part of your visit and usage of our website, such as IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and information gathered via cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Personal and contact details, including your name, email address, phone numbers, company name, designation, and location (city/country).
Login credentials, such as username and passwords when registering for services.
Audio-Visual information, such as images or videos captured during events or webinars.
Queries, comments, or feedback you submit, including correspondence with us.
Marketing communication preferences, subscription details, and interest areas.
1.2 Sources of Personal Information
We may collect your Personal Information through various sources, such as:
Submitted by yourself via forms or direct communication.
Shared with MetaOrigins employees such as sales or marketing representatives.
Collected from public sources, including publicly accessible social media profiles.
Sourced via Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
1.3 Use of Your Personal Information
We may use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
To provide better usability, site maintenance, and troubleshooting.
To understand which parts of our website are visited and how frequently.
To create and manage login credentials for registered users.
To facilitate communication with you and respond to queries.
To tailor content based on your preferences and interests.
To send marketing and sales-related communications.
To manage event invitations and communications.
To perform data analytics for improving user experience and optimizing our business processes.
1.4 Legal Basis of Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing Personal Information:
Contractual necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or steps leading to a contract.
Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your data protection rights.
Consent: We rely on your consent for marketing communications or event invitations. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Legal obligations: We may process Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights.
2. Consequences of Not Providing Personal Information
If you choose not to provide mandatory Personal Information, we may be unable to fulfill certain services or processes, such as responding to requests or providing relevant services.
3. Data Recipients, Transfers, and Disclosures
We do not share your Personal Information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. However, we may share Personal Information with:
MetaOrigins employees and affiliates.
Service providers and authorized third-party agents.
Auditors and/or government authorities, where required.
We may transfer Personal Information to countries outside of your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate steps are taken in line with applicable laws for such transfers.
4. Your Rights
Depending on the applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing. You may also withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, you may contact us at [email protected].
5. Data Security
We adopt reasonable security controls, including administrative, physical, and technical measures, to safeguard your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
6. Data Retention
We will retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Linked Websites
MetaOrigins may provide links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
MetaOrigins does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
9. How to Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:
Contact Person: MetaOrigins Data Privacy Office
Email: [email protected]
10. Updates to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website, and our commitment to safeguarding your privacy will remain.