MERO · Privacy
Privacy at Mero
Notice updated 13 October 2026.
Expanded notice pending operator details. The site operator must supply its legal identity, privacy contact and actual retention policy. Account export and deletion are available in Account settings.
Who is responsible
Mero website operator operates Mero.
Information we process
Account and profile details, password hashes, posts and photos, comments, private messages, saved items, follows, reported issues, event responses and listings. Advertising records include campaigns, wallet entries, payment references and status. We store notification preferences and any push subscription you enable. Hosting and security systems may process IP addresses and request logs. Optional details in public profiles and listings are visible to other visitors; avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
Purposes and legal grounds
We use account, messaging and content data to provide the service you request. Security and moderation support the legitimate interests of operating a safe platform. Payment and accounting records support transactions and applicable legal obligations. Optional notifications depend on your choice and browser permission, which you can revoke. The operator must verify the legal grounds for its actual processing and any additional analytics before enabling them.
Cookies and browser storage
Mero uses a session cookie for sign-in and security, and a language preference cookie. The daily weather widget stores the selected area locally in your browser. Aggregate ad counters do not use visitor cookies, IP addresses or account IDs: a short-lived signed card token limits duplicate counts. Other hosting and security cookies depend on the operator’s provider configuration. Additional non-essential tracking must be disclosed and configured separately.
Providers and external content
The site uses Hostinger hosting, Cloudflare delivery and security, Viva payment checkout, MET Norway forecasts and OpenStreetMap tiles. Loading a map or external image sends a request to that provider. News publishers and NaviKos provide linked information; opening an external link is subject to that service’s policy. Mero’s aggregate ad counters retain daily campaign totals. Payment cards are handled by the payment provider, not stored by Mero. The operator must verify provider arrangements, processing locations and safeguards for any transfers outside the EEA.
Retention and deletion
Account information is retained while the service is provided. Account deletion deactivates the account, clears profile identifiers and removes content from public display; some records can remain in storage for moderation, financial obligations or legal claims. The operator must specify the applicable retention periods and backup deletion schedule.
Ad receipt tokens expire after one day and are removed by scheduled maintenance. Campaign totals do not identify visitors. Use Account settings to export your data or delete your account; request permanent erasure of remaining records from the operator where applicable.
Your rights and choices
You may request access, correction, erasure, restriction or portability where applicable, and object to processing based on legitimate interests. You may withdraw optional consent without affecting earlier lawful processing. You may complain to the Hellenic Data Protection Authority at dpa.gr. Identity verification may be needed for a request. Account export and deletion tools are in Account settings.
Security and moderation
Private messages are accessible to conversation participants and systems needed to provide the service; they are not end-to-end encrypted. Do not send passwords or payment details. Administrators review reported content and ownership requests. Advertising is labeled separately from editorial and community content.