Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: October 2026
1. CONTROLLER
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
MaroonVale
Represented by: Slawomir Gawronski
Adalbert-Stifter-Str. 6
53721 Siegburg
Germany
Email: contact@themaroonvale.com
Website: https://themaroonvale.com
2. OVERVIEW
This website presents books published under the MaroonVale name and provides information about publications, authors, and book series, as well as links to third-party platforms (such as Amazon, Audible, and other retailers) where visitors may purchase or download these books.
MaroonVale takes the protection of your personal data seriously. Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
3. DATA COLLECTED AND PURPOSE
3.1 Server Log Files
When you visit this website, your browser automatically transmits certain information which may be stored in server log files by our hosting provider:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Date and time of the server request
- IP address
This information is processed to ensure the technical operation, stability, and security of the website and to detect potential misuse or technical problems.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and reliable operation of the website).
Server log data is not combined with other data sources for profiling purposes and is deleted after 30 days, unless longer retention is necessary for security reasons or required by law.
3.2 Contact Form and Email Enquiries
If you contact MaroonVale via the contact form or by email, the personal data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) will be processed for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and handling any follow-up questions.
Legal basis:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, where the enquiry concerns a contract or pre-contractual measures.
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, where processing is necessary for our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and maintaining business communications.
Your data will not be sold or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes. Service providers involved in hosting or email communications may process data on our behalf where necessary.
The data will be deleted once the enquiry has been fully resolved and retention is no longer necessary, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
3.3 Hosting and Technical Service Providers
This website uses external hosting and technical service providers to ensure its availability, security, and proper operation.
These providers may process technical data, including IP addresses and server access information, to the extent necessary to provide their services.
Where required by applicable data protection law, appropriate contractual arrangements are maintained with service providers.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and efficient operation of the website).
4. GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Ireland, and Google LLC, USA (collectively referred to as "Google").
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with the website so that we can improve its content, structure, and usability.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
- Approximate geographical location
- Device and browser information
- Duration of visits and navigation behaviour
- Online identifiers stored through cookies or similar technologies
Google Analytics 4 does not log or store individual IP addresses.
Information collected through Google Analytics may be processed by Google and may involve transfers of data outside the European Economic Area, including to the United States, subject to applicable data protection safeguards.
Google Analytics is activated only after you have provided your consent through the website's consent management system.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Section 25(1) TDDDG, where applicable.
You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on this website. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
You may also use Google's browser add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google's privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. COOKIES AND CONSENT
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function correctly. Others, such as analytics cookies, are used only with your prior consent.
Necessary cookies: These support essential website functions, security, and technical operation. Where applicable, they are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and the exemption under Section 25(2) TDDDG.
Analytics cookies: These help us understand website usage and are used only with your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
You can accept, reject, or change your preferences regarding non-essential cookies through the website's cookie consent settings.
You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings. Disabling certain necessary technologies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
This website contains links to external platforms, including Amazon, Audible, Thalia, and other book retailers.
When you click on an external link, you leave the MaroonVale website and become subject to the privacy policies and data processing practices of the respective third-party provider.
Some links may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, MaroonVale may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
MaroonVale does not control the data processing activities of these independent third-party platforms.
Please review the privacy policies of the respective providers before using their services.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights, subject to the applicable legal conditions:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for your place of residence or the competent authority for MaroonVale's place of establishment.
The supervisory authority responsible for MaroonVale's place of establishment in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is:
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Postfach 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Germany
8. DATA SECURITY
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of information between your browser and the website.
You can recognise an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the security indicator in your browser's address bar.
MaroonVale takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
MaroonVale reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or data processing practices.
The current version will always be available on this website.
10. CONTACT
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
MaroonVale
Slawomir Gawronski
Adalbert-Stifter-Str. 6
53721 Siegburg
Germany
Email: contact@themaroonvale.com
Website: https://themaroonvale.com