Last updated: 22nd May 2023

At Metrasens we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This privacy policy details what you can expect when Metrasens collects personal data about you and the basis on which any personal data we collect will be processed by us, in line with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

WHO WE ARE

For the purposes of this notice, “Metrasens” refers to Metrasens Limited and Metrasens Inc.

Metrasens Limited is located at 8 Beauchamp Business Centre, Sparrowhawk Close, Malvern, WR14 1GL, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1684 219000
Metrasens Inc is located at 1842 Centre Point Circle, Suite 110, Naperville, IL 60563, USA. Tel: +1 (630) 541-6509

If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy please contact us at info@metrasens.com

WHAT INFORMATION WILL WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU?

You may give us information (e.g. your name, address, email address, job title/role etc) in several ways, including:

  • Completing forms on our website
  • Giving us your business card
  • Entering a competition
  • Corresponding with us by phone, email or letter

HOW WILL METRASENS USE THE PERSONAL DATA IT COLLECTS ABOUT YOU?

Metrasens will process (collect, store and use) the information you provide in a manner compatible with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will endeavor to keep your information accurate and up to date, and not keep it for longer than is necessary.

We may use your personal data for a number of purposes including the following:

  • To respond to enquiries and feedback that you send to us. The lawful justification for doing this is that it is necessary for our legitimate business’ interests to respond to such enquiries.
  • To perform the services/deliver products that you have requested from us. The lawful justification for this is that it is necessary for the performance of a contract between you and us.
  • To send you marketing communications about Metrasens products and services. The lawful justification for this is that it is necessary for our legitimate business interests to promote our products and services to existing and former clients and prospects
  • To administer our website and for internal operations e.g. to measure the effectiveness of our advertising. The legal basis for this is that it is necessary for our legitimate business interests to ensure you receive the best possible experience when using our website and other systems.
  • To comply with any applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
    We also collect information about how you use metrasens.com and our other online services via our websites, and the devices that you use to access these services. This includes collecting unique identifiers such as IP addresses. For more information, see the Cookies section below.

HOW LONG WILL METRASENS KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We will not keep your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. When it is no longer necessary to retain your personal data we will delete or archive it.

Where we use your data because it is necessary for the performance of a contract between you and us, or as part of a legal obligation, we will store your data for as long as is necessary for those contractual and legal obligations.

Where we use your data because it is necessary for our legitimate interests, or where you have given us your consent, we will store your data until you ask us to stop. You can do this at any point by contacting us.

Metrasens is sometimes required to retain information in accordance with the law, such as information needed for tax and audit purposes.

WILL METRASENS SHARE MY PERSONAL DATA WITH ANYONE ELSE?

Metrasens works with a number of international distributor partners. We may pass on your personal data to these contracted third parties where they are best placed to deal with your enquiry relating to Metrasens’ products and services, including sales and post sales support and service.

We may also share your personal information with:

  • Business software systems including: Salesforce, Pardot, Dropbox and other online cloud providers
  • Business partners, suppliers and sub-contractors to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of any contract between you and us
  • Analytics, social media and search engine providers that assist us in the improvement and optimisation of our website.

Occasionally some of our files may be audited by external auditors. Any information we disclose is provided on a strictly confidential basis where this concerns individuals.

Any third parties that we may share your data with are obliged to keep your details securely. When they no longer need your data to fulfil their service, they will dispose of the details in line with Metrasens’ policy.

COOKIE POLICY

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website.

Cookies are small text files which are stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At Metrasens we use cookies to understand how our websites are used, which helps us to improve your overall online experience. Some of the cookies we use are necessary for some of our sites to work while other cookies are used to provide tailored advertising via trusted third parties. To find out more about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org

The different types of cookies we use

Metrasens uses the following categories of cookies on our websites:
Strictly necessary cookies – These cookies are essential for certain features of our websites to work. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to add items to a shopping cart or cookies that enable you to log-in to secure areas of our website. Without these cookies some services you may have asked for cannot be provided.

Analytics/Performance cookies – These cookies allow us to collect anonymised information to recognise and count the number of website visitors to a web page and see how visitors move around the website. This information is used to help us improve our websites, for example by monitoring how easy it is for users to find the information they are looking for.

Functionality cookies – These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our website so, for example, we can remember your settings. The information these cookies collect is anonymous and does not enable us to track your browsing activity on other websites. By using our websites, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.

Targeting and advertising cookies – These cookies are used by trusted third parties to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Information contained in these cookies is anonymous and doesn’t contain your personal information.

Managing cookies – If you’d prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from Metrasens, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the ‘Help’ menu of your particular browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences. If you choose to disable all cookies we cannot guarantee the performance of our websites and some features may not work as expected.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is kept secure, this includes:

  • Entry controls: Our offices are secured by key and key-code entry systems
  • Secure lockable desks and storage areas: Desks and storage areas are kept locked when not in use if they contain confidential information
  • Firewalls and encryption: We apply firewall protection and encryption technology to our systems where appropriate.
  • Server room: Our server rooms are physically locked and access only given to authorised individuals as required
  • Training: Staff will receive training in the importance of data security

Some of the data we collect from you may be transferred to third parties (e.g. Salesforce, Pardot and other cloud providers) who will store your data outside the EU. By submitting your personal data you agree to this transfer, storing or processing.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal data we can’t guarantee the security of data transmitted to our site and any transmission is at your own risk.

CAN I FIND OUT THE PERSONAL DATA THAT THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS ABOUT ME?

At your request, Metrasens, can confirm what information we hold about you and how it is processed. If Metrasens does hold personal data about you, you can request the following information:

  • Identity and the contact details of the person or organization that has determined how and why to process your data. In some cases, this will be a representative in the EU.
  • The purpose of the processing as well as the legal basis for processing.
  • If the processing is based on the legitimate interests of Metrasens or a third party, information about those interests.
  • The categories of personal data collected, stored and processed.
  • Recipient(s) or categories of recipients that the data is/will be disclosed to.
  • If we intend to transfer the personal data to a third country or international organisation, information about how we ensure this is done securely. The EU has approved sending personal data to some countries because they meet a minimum standard of data protection. In other cases, we will ensure there are specific measures in place to secure your information.
  • How long the data will be stored.
  • Details of your rights to correct, erase, restrict or object to such processing.
  • Information about your right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • How to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
  • Whether the provision of personal data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract, as well as whether you are obliged to provide the personal data and the possible consequences of failing to provide such data.
  • The source of personal data if it wasn’t collected directly from you.
  • Any details and information of automated decision making, such as profiling, and any meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and expected consequences of such processing.

To request any of this information please contact:
Martyn Gibson
8 Beauchamp Business centre
Sparrowhawk Close
Malvern
WR14 1GL, UK
Email: info@metrasens.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 219000

You also have the right, at any time, to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe we are not complying with relevant laws and regulations relating to your personal data.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We will keep this privacy notice under regular review and we will place any updates here. At the start of this privacy notice, we will tell you when it was last updated.