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Privacy Policy

Mapzl, Co.

Last Updated: July 20th, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Mapzl processes personal data when you use mapzl.com (the "Platform").

We process personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Mapzl
Email: contact@mapzl.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing address
  • VAT number (if applicable)
  • Account login credentials
  • Content uploaded by creators
  • Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Usage data and interactions with the Platform
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Article 6 GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide access to the Platform and process purchases.
  • Legal obligation – to comply with tax and accounting requirements.
  • Legitimate interests – to improve security, prevent fraud, and enhance services.
  • Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.

4. Purpose of Processing

We use personal data to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Process payments and payouts
  • Provide purchased digital travel guides
  • Comply with VAT and financial reporting obligations
  • Respond to customer support inquiries
  • Improve the Platform
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment service providers. We do not store full credit card information. Payment providers process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Payment processors
  • Hosting and cloud service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Tax and accounting advisors
  • Public authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing services
  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax records retained for up to 10 years)
  • Resolving disputes

9. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent at any time

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at contact@mapzl.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the Platform. We use them as described below.

10.1 Essential Cookies

We use cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Platform. These include cookies used to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account and maintain your session
  • Protect the Platform and its users against fraud, abuse, and automated traffic
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the Platform

Essential cookies are set by us and by our hosting and security service providers. They do not require your consent, as they are necessary to provide the services you request (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and to pursue our legitimate interest in keeping the Platform secure (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). These cookies are deleted automatically after a limited period, ranging from the end of your browsing session to a duration necessary to maintain your login.

10.2 Non-Essential Cookies

Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) are used only with your prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

10.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage or withdraw cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent core features of the Platform from working, such as signing in to your account.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.

12. Children

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

Mapzl
Email: contact@mapzl.com