MEP

Privacy Policy

Introduction

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We take the protection of users’ data on our website very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us in connection with their use of our website. Furthermore, we commit to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you access our digital assets via your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy but do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your consent to this privacy policy and any amendments to it.

In this privacy policy, you will learn about:

• How we collect data

• What data we collect

• Why we collect this data

• To whom we disclose the data

• How long we retain the data

• How we protect the data

• How we handle minors

• Updates or changes to the privacy policy

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What Data Do We Collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

• Non-identifiable and non-personal information you provide during the registration process or that is collected through your use of our services (“non-personal data”). Non-personal data cannot be used to identify you. The non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

• Personally identifiable information, i.e., any information that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you (“personal data”). Personal data we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat the combined data as personal data as long as they remain combined.

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How Do We Collect Data?

We primarily collect data in the following ways:

• We collect data when you use our services. When you visit our digital assets and use the services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.

• We collect data you provide directly, for example, when you contact us through a communication channel (e.g., an email with comments or feedback).

• We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.

• We collect data you provide when you sign in to our services using a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

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Why Do We Collect This Data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate our services;

• To develop, customize, and improve our services;

• To respond to your feedback, requests, and inquiries and provide support;

• To analyze usage and request patterns;

• For other internal, statistical, and research purposes;

• To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in those emails.

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To Whom Do We Disclose This Data?

We may disclose your data to our service providers to operate our services (e.g., hosting third-party data storage, technical support).

We may also disclose your data in the following circumstances:
(i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or act against unlawful activities or misconduct;
(ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense;
(iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety as well as the safety of our users or the public;
(iv) in the event of a change of control or ownership (e.g., merger or acquisition of assets);
(v) to authorized third-party providers for storage, management, and/or processing as reasonably necessary for business purposes (e.g., cloud service providers);
(vi) to collaborate with third parties to improve your user experience.

To avoid misunderstandings, we note that we may, at our discretion, share or otherwise use non-personal data with third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services (“tracking technologies”). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve navigation on our digital assets, optimize performance, provide tailored user experiences, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

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How Long Do We Retain Data?

We retain collected data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion at any time.

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How Do We Protect Data?

Our hosting provider offers the online platform through which we provide our services. Your data may be stored via data storage, databases, and general applications managed by our hosting provider. They store data on secure servers behind firewalls and provide secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

Despite the measures taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.

Therefore, we ask you to use secure passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information that could cause significant harm if disclosed. Email and instant messaging are not secure communication methods; please avoid sending sensitive information via these channels.

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How Do We Handle Minors?

Children may use our services. However, to access certain features, they may need to provide some information. Some data (including data collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies) may be collected automatically. If we knowingly collect data from a child, we will notify and seek parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not require children to provide more contact details than reasonably necessary to participate in an online activity. We use data collected from children only in connection with the requested services.

We may also use a parent’s contact details to communicate about the child’s activities in the services. Parents can review the data we have collected about their child, restrict further collection, and request deletion of the data.

Please contact us to access, update, or delete your child’s data. For protection, we may request proof of identity. We may deny access if identity is questionable. Some data may not be deletable due to other legal obligations.

Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data only for purposes outlined in this privacy policy and only if we believe that:

• Its use is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., providing services or customer support);

• Its use is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations;

• Its use is necessary to support our legitimate business interests, provided this is done proportionally and respects your privacy rights.

Rights of EU Residents

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

• Request confirmation whether personal data concerning you is processed and access your stored personal data and certain additional information;

• Request the receipt of personal data you provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format;

• Request correction of your personal data;

• Request deletion of your personal data;

• Object to the processing of your personal data;

• Request restriction of processing;

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. For general questions about your personal data and its use, please contact us as below.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

In providing our services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to others worldwide. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

No Sale of User Data

We do not sell users’ personal data for the purposes and intents of the CCPA.

Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this privacy policy at our discretion from time to time. The version posted on the website is always current (see “last updated” date). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly. Material changes will be posted on our website. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance of changes and agreement to be bound by them.

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Contact

If you have any questions about our services or the data we collect and use, please contact:

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Name: Federica Porleri
Email: info@mep-zurich.ch