Privacy and Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 08-09-2025

At Maar World, we respect your privacy and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect and use personal data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Maar World is the data controller for this website.
Contact: hello@maar.world

2. What Data We Collect

• Technical data: anonymized IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited (via Google Analytics).
• Media delivery: Dropbox may collect technical information to deliver files.
• Embedded content: When you watch a YouTube video on our site, YouTube/Google may collect usage data.
• Purchases: All sales are handled externally on Bandcamp. We do not process payments or store your payment details here.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent (for analytics and non-essential cookies).
• Legitimate interest (to keep our website functional and secure).

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the site works properly
• Improve your browsing experience
• Collect anonymous analytics (Google Analytics)

When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept. You may withdraw consent at any time by changing your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

• Google Analytics data is stored for up to 14 months.
• Technical logs may be stored for security purposes for a limited time.
• We do not keep personal data longer than necessary.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Google and Dropbox may process data outside the EU (e.g. in the United States). In such cases, safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent (e.g. for analytics cookies)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@maar.world.

8. Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.