Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

1. Introduction

Meritum Consulting ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Meritum Consulting
Representative Office
Berlin, Germany
Email: info@meritum-consulting.example

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, company, phone number, country
Communication Data: Messages and inquiries you send us
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (with your consent via cookies)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): You provide explicit consent for forms, newsletter subscriptions, and cookies
Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
Contract Fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): To deliver consulting services you have contracted

5. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
Deliver consulting services and execute contracts
Send relevant updates about our services (with consent)
Improve our website and service offerings
Comply with legal obligations

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool. We categorize cookies as:

Necessary: Essential for website functionality (always active)
Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our site (requires consent)
Marketing: Used for personalized content and ads (requires consent)

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., email services, analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements and GDPR compliance.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form data is retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
Lodge a Complaint: Contact your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@meritum-consulting.example

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@meritum-consulting.example

Note: This is a template privacy policy. It must be reviewed and customized by legal counsel to ensure full GDPR compliance for your specific operations.