Mapzl

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

We use essential cookies necessary for the operation of the Platform. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) are used only with your consent.

You may manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

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: