Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 26, 2025

1. Data Controller

Meteventa is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions, please contact us at contact@meteventa.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Identifiers

When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with user-only features, we collect name, email address, and any other information you provide.

2.2 Usage & Technical Data

We use Google Analytics to collect non-identifying usage data such as pages visited, session durations, device and browser type, IP address (anonymized), and referring URLs to improve our service.

2.3 Cookies, Local Storage & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and localStorage for:

• Storing your cookie-consent decision;
• Enabling interactive features (calendar, filters);
• Remembering your preferences across visits.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent — for newsletter subscription and cookies.
• Legitimate Interest — to operate and improve our website, analyze usage, and protect security.
• Performance of a Contract — if you request a service or information.

4. How We Use Your Data

• Deliver and improve site features (search, calendar, filters).
• Respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms.
• Send newsletters and promotional communications when you opt in.
• Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to optimize content.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics for usage analysis.
• Service Providers: Mail providers or form processors if you subscribe or contact us.
• Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights.

Third parties’ privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

6. International Data Transfers

Our servers and those of our service providers may be located outside the EU. We implement standard contractual clauses to safeguard your data when transferred internationally.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact inquiries: retained until you request deletion, but no longer than 3 years.
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
• Usage logs (analytics): retained for up to 26 months, then anonymized.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data;
• Rectify inaccuracies;
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
• Restrict or object to processing;
• Data portability (receive your data in machine-readable form);
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@meteventa.com.

9. Security Measures

We use TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit, secure storage with access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

11. Cookie Policy

Detailed information on the cookies we use and their purpose can be found in our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or complaints, please contact:
Email: contact@meteventa.com