Last Updated: March 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Metis Associates (“Metis,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at metisassociates.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a contact form on our Site, we may collect your name, email address, organization, and any message or inquiry you choose to share.
Site Search Queries
All searches performed using the internal site search are logged in the database and stored indefinitely, including the following information: the search query, the number of hits found, user ID for users who are logged in and date and time.
b. Information Collected Automatically
Analytics Data
We use web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors interact with our Site. This may include your IP address (in anonymized or truncated form), browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general geographic location.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support basic site functionality and analytics. These may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors navigate the Site so we can improve user experience.
You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Process and evaluate job applications
- Analyze and improve Site performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of our Site and organization
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We collect information about visitors who submit information in our inquiries form which uses the Akismet Anti-spam service. The information may include the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the message itself).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Organizational Protection: We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Metis Associates, our staff, or others.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Metis Associates
PO Box 1063
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Telephone: (212) 425-8833