Last updated: 1 April 2026<\/em> Controller:<\/strong> META Channel Corporation Ltd. For any matter relating to the protection of your personal data, you can contact us at any time at info@metachannelcorp.com.<\/p>\n We process your data in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness and transparency; purpose limitation; data minimisation; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; and accountability (Article 5 GDPR). We collect only the data strictly necessary for each stated purpose.<\/p>\n What data we collect:<\/strong> name, company, email address, telephone number, country and free-text message.<\/p>\n What we use it for:<\/strong> to respond to your enquiry, request for information or business collaboration proposal, and to follow up during the pre-contractual or negotiation stage.<\/p>\n Legal basis:<\/strong> Article 6(1)(b) GDPR \u2014 taking steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract. Any subsequent non-intrusive follow-up is based on the legitimate interests of META Channel Corporation Ltd. (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).<\/p>\n How long we keep the data:<\/strong><\/p>\n If no contractual relationship is established: 1 year from the last communication. Who we share the data with:<\/strong> the data can be accessed only by authorised personnel of META Channel Corporation Ltd. The data is hosted, by our processors, on Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive) and Odoo S.A. (business management system), with which we have data processing agreements in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.<\/p>\n International transfers:<\/strong> Google LLC (USA) is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (European Commission adequacy decision, July 2023), which ensures a level of protection equivalent to that in the EU. Odoo S.A. uses servers located in the European Union; no data is transferred outside the EEA.<\/p>\n Applies to: Professional Network (lawyers in Spain), International Network (international lawyers), Legal Business Club and University Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n What data we collect:<\/strong> full name, professional email address, telephone number, date of birth, country, location, LinkedIn profile, professional website, professional photograph, bar membership details, licence number, years of practice, practice areas, languages, availability, mode of practice, motivation, references, curriculum vitae and supporting documents.<\/p>\n What we use it for:<\/strong> to assess, process and manage the application to join the relevant META Channel Legal Desk network or programme; to manage membership if the application is accepted; and to facilitate internal coordination between network members in providing Legal Desk services.<\/p>\n Legal basis:<\/strong> Article 6(1)(b) GDPR \u2014 taking steps prior to entering into a contract at the express request of the data subject, who voluntarily initiates the application process.<\/p>\n About the professional photograph:<\/strong> it is collected for identification and presentation purposes in the Legal Desk professional directory. Providing it is voluntary; not providing it does not prevent the application from being processed.<\/p>\n How long we keep the data:<\/strong><\/p>\n If the application is accepted: for the period of active membership plus 5 years after it ends. Who we share the data with:<\/strong> authorised personnel of META Channel Corporation Ltd. For the purposes of internal network coordination, the professional profile data (not sensitive personal data) of accepted members may be accessible to other Legal Desk members to the extent strictly necessary to provide the service, which the data subject is aware of and accepts when applying to join.<\/p>\n The data is hosted and processed, by our processors, on the following systems:<\/p>\n Google Workspace<\/strong> (Google LLC, USA): text data from the form is stored in Google Sheets; attachments (CV, photograph, documents) are stored in Google Drive and can be accessed only via a private link with restricted access. Google reCAPTCHA v2:<\/strong> this form uses Google LLC’s reCAPTCHA service to prevent automated submissions. reCAPTCHA collects browsing and user interaction data (IP address, browser information, mouse movements) and sends it to Google, which acts as an independent controller of that data in accordance with its own privacy policy: https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy<\/a>. This transfer is covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.<\/p>\n International transfers:<\/strong> Google LLC (USA) \u2014 EU-US Data Privacy Framework. IONOS SE and Odoo S.A. operate within the EU; no data is transferred outside the EEA.<\/p>\n What data we collect:<\/strong> name, company, email address, telephone number, country, position sought, curriculum vitae and comments.<\/p>\n What we use it for:<\/strong> to manage the recruitment process for advertised vacancies or to assess speculative applications. If no suitable vacancy exists at the time of application, we keep the profile for consideration in future recruitment processes, always within the period stated below.<\/p>\n Legal basis:<\/strong> Article 6(1)(b) GDPR \u2014 taking steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract (recruitment process). Where the candidate asks for their profile to be kept on file for future recruitment processes: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (explicit consent, requested separately).<\/p>\n How long we keep the data:<\/strong> 1 year from receipt of the application, unless the candidate has given express consent to being kept in our talent pool, in which case until that consent is withdrawn or for a maximum of 3 years.<\/p>\n Who we share the data with:<\/strong> only authorised personnel of META Channel Corporation Ltd. involved in the recruitment process. The data is hosted on Google Workspace.<\/p>\n International transfers:<\/strong> as described in section 3.1.<\/p>\n What data we collect:<\/strong> name and email address.<\/p>\n What we use it for:<\/strong> to send informational communications, publications, regulatory updates and marketing communications about the services of META Channel Corporation Ltd.<\/p>\n Legal basis:<\/strong> Article 6(1)(a) GDPR \u2014 the express consent of the data subject, freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, by means of a clear affirmative action (double opt-in). This consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.<\/p>\n How long we keep the data:<\/strong> until the data subject withdraws consent, unsubscribes or requests erasure of their data.<\/p>\n Who we share the data with:<\/strong> authorised personnel of META Channel Corporation Ltd. For the technical management of mailings, Odoo S.A. (Belgium, EU) will be used as the email marketing platform, under a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 GDPR. Data will not be disclosed to third parties for any purpose other than sending the communications requested.<\/p>\n International transfers:<\/strong> Odoo S.A. uses servers located in the European Union; no data is transferred outside the EEA.<\/p>\n What data we collect:<\/strong> identification data, contact details, information relevant to providing the contracted service, and billing data.<\/p>\n What we use it for:<\/strong> to provide the contracted services, for administration and invoicing, and to meet the legal obligations arising from the contractual relationship.<\/p>\n Legal basis:<\/strong> Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (compliance with legal obligations in tax, company and accounting matters).<\/p>\n How long we keep the data:<\/strong> for the duration of the contractual relationship plus the applicable statutory limitation periods: 6 years for contractual obligations (Statute of Limitations, Ireland), 5 years for civil claims in Spain, and 10 years for accounting and tax records (Spanish General Taxation Act, Ley 58\/2003 General Tributaria; Companies Act 2014).<\/p>\n Who we share the data with:<\/strong> META Channel Corporation Ltd.’s tax advisers and accountants, banks for the management of collections and payments, and public bodies where required by applicable law. In addition, Google Workspace and Odoo as internal management platforms.<\/p>\n The processing of data resulting from the use of cookies and similar technologies is described in full in our Cookie Policy<\/a>, which forms an integral part of this policy.<\/p>\n Under the GDPR and other applicable legislation, you have the right to:<\/p>\n Access:<\/strong> find out what data we process about you and how. How to exercise your rights:<\/strong> write to info@metachannelcorp.com, stating your name and surname(s), enclosing a copy of an identity document and specifying the right you wish to exercise. We will respond within one month of receiving your request at the latest (extendable by a further two months where the request is complex).<\/p>\n If you believe that the processing of your data does not comply with the legislation in force, you may lodge a complaint with:<\/p>\n Irish supervisory authority (lead authority, as the company is incorporated in Ireland):<\/strong> Spanish supervisory authority (for processing carried out from Spain):<\/strong> Exercising this right is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy that may be available to you.<\/p>\n META Channel Corporation Ltd. has adopted the technical and organisational measures necessary to ensure the security of personal data and to prevent its alteration, loss, or unauthorised processing or access, taking into account the state of technology, the nature of the data and the risks to which it is exposed. These measures include encryption in transit (HTTPS\/TLS), role-based access control and confidentiality agreements with authorised personnel.<\/p>\n The services of META Channel Corporation Ltd. are intended exclusively for professionals and persons over the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under that age. If we discover that we have received data from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.<\/p>\n This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our processing practices or in applicable legislation. The date of the latest update is shown at the top of this document. We recommend that you review it periodically. Substantial changes will be proactively communicated to the data subjects concerned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Privacy policy \u2014 META Channel Corporation Ltd. 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\nThis policy complies with Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3\/2018 (LOPDGDD, Spain’s data protection act) and Ireland’s Data Protection Act 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n1. Data controller<\/h3>\n
\nCRO:<\/strong> 801240 (Companies Registration Office, Ireland)
\nAddress:<\/strong> 34 Holywell Avenue, Feltrim Hall, Swords, Dublin, K67 KF22, Ireland
\nPrivacy contact:<\/strong> info@metachannelcorp.com<\/p>\n2. Principles governing our processing<\/h3>\n
3. Processing activities: details by purpose<\/h3>\n
3.1 Business contact form<\/h4>\n
\nIf a contractual relationship is formalised: for the term of the contract plus 5 years, in line with the general limitation period for contractual claims.<\/p>\n3.2 Application forms to join META Channel Legal Desk<\/h4>\n
\nIf the application is rejected or not decided: 1 year from receipt of the application.
\nCVs and attached documents: deleted or de-identified once the application has been decided, unless the accepted member asks for an up-to-date copy to be kept on file.<\/p>\n
\nOdoo S.A.<\/strong> (Belgium, EU): internal management of professional relationships and contacts. Servers located in the European Union.
\nIONOS SE<\/strong> (Germany, EU): email delivery service (SMTP) for the automatic acknowledgement and welcome notifications generated when the form is submitted.<\/p>\n3.3 Job application form (vacancies and speculative applications)<\/h4>\n
3.4 Marketing communications and newsletter<\/h4>\n
3.5 Client management and contractual relationships<\/h4>\n
3.6 Cookies and tracking technologies<\/h4>\n
4. Your rights<\/h3>\n
\nRectification:<\/strong> have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
\nErasure (\u2018right to be forgotten\u2019):<\/strong> have your data deleted where, among other cases, it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
\nRestriction of processing:<\/strong> ask us to suspend the use of your data temporarily in certain circumstances.
\nPortability:<\/strong> receive your data in a structured, commonly used format where the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.
\nObjection:<\/strong> object to the processing of your data where it is based on legitimate interests, including profiling on that basis.
\nWithdrawal of consent:<\/strong> for any processing based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time, without retroactive effect.
\nNot to be subject to automated individual decisions<\/strong> that produce significant legal effects.<\/p>\n5. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authorities<\/h3>\n
\nData Protection Commission (DPC)
\nhttps:\/\/www.dataprotection.ie<\/a>
\ninfo@dataprotection.ie<\/p>\n
\nAgencia Espa\u00f1ola de Protecci\u00f3n de Datos (AEPD, the Spanish Data Protection Agency)
\nhttps:\/\/www.aepd.es<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/sedeagpd.gob.es<\/a><\/p>\n6. Data security<\/h3>\n
7. Minors<\/h3>\n
8. Updates to this policy<\/h3>\n