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Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Michigan Emergency Training Institute (METI) website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. Please read our Privacy Policy carefully so you have a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your personal data in accordance with our website. If you have any questions regarding our policy, please visit our Contact Us page.

 

Website Information

Our official website address is: www.meti-education.com and www.michiganemergencytraininginstitute.com

 

Personal Data Collection and Usage

"Personal data” or “personal information” refers to information that can be used to identify, locate, or contact an individual. We collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: When you express an interest in our services, you voluntarily provide information that allows METI to communicate with you. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, company name, postal address, payment information, and any other details necessary to complete a transaction or enhance your experience.

  • Transaction Information: METI automatically collects and records certain information when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, data and cookies regarding the pages you visit, and interactions with our site. We utilize Google Analytics to track user behavior. For more information on Google Analytics’ privacy policy, visit: Google Privacy Policy.

  • Posted Information: If you leave comments on our website, we collect data shown in the comment form, including your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. Comments may be publicly displayed and accessible to other users. If you choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies, they will be stored for up to one year for your convenience.

  • Media: If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information.

  • Embedded Content: Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.), which behaves as if the visitor has accessed the original website. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor interactions.

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Use of Cookies

METI uses cookies to differentiate users on our website and to enhance user experience. Cookies may also be used to display personalized advertising. Users may disable cookies via their browser settings; however, some site functionalities may be affected.

How We Use Personal Information We use your personal data to:

  • Contact you via phone or email;

  • Complete and track transactions;

  • Provide services;

  • Authenticate users;

  • Personalize user experiences;

  • Improve METI’s website;

  • Send periodic emails, newsletters, and promotional content;

  • Connect with you on social media;

  • Run targeted ads;

  • Provide additional relevant information.

Sharing of Data METI will disclose your personal data under the following circumstances:

  • When working with service providers for billing, data analysis, email distribution, and website hosting;

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations in cases of suspected fraud, physical harm prevention, or illegal activities. We do not control third-party privacy practices. If you engage with third-party services through our site, their privacy policies apply.

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Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary for legal, accounting, and reporting purposes. Factors considered include data type, volume, sensitivity, associated risks, and relevance.

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-up approvals.

  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal data (excluding usernames). Website administrators may also access and modify this information.

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User Rights Over Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of your personal data or request its deletion. This does not apply to data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

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Data Protection Measures

We actively monitor our website for malware, vulnerabilities, and security breaches to ensure a safe browsing experience. However, no electronic storage method or internet transmission is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy and terms, visit our Contact Us page.

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