Privacy Policy
By accessing and interacting with our website, you acknowledge your agreement with this Privacy Policy and provide your consent to its terms.
At Marakas Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://marakasdesign.com/, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and safeguard it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
If you have any questions or need further clarification about our Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form available on our website.
Consent
By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and agree to its conditions.
Information We Collect
Through our website, we collect various types of information to enhance your experience and improve our services. This includes your name, email address, IP address, and cookie data. Additionally, we gather details about your device and browser, track your interactions with our website (such as pages visited and time spent), and monitor your geographic location based on your IP address to better understand and serve our audience.
When you send an email to us, we collect your email address and any other information you provide in the message. These details are securely stored on our hosting provider’s servers.
Contact Form
When you reach out via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is stored securely on our servers and is used solely to respond to your inquiries and improve our services. We do not use this information for marketing purposes.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. By browsing the site, you consent to their use. Most browsers allow users to refuse or delete cookies. For more details on our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Google Analytics with Anonymized IP (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). It collects and analyzes data about the usage of this Application, helping to generate activity reports and share insights with other Google services. Google may also use this data to personalize and tailor ads within its advertising network.
This integration ensures IP address anonymization by shortening Users’ IP addresses within European Union member states or other contracting parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. In rare instances, the full IP address may be transferred to a Google server in the United States before being anonymized.
- Data Collected: Cookies and Usage Data
- Processing Location: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Participant in the Privacy Shield framework.
Remarketing via Google Analytics for Display Advertising (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics for Display Advertising is a service that combines Google Analytics tracking and Cookies with the Adwords advertising network and the Doubleclick Cookie. This integration facilitates remarketing and behavioral targeting, enabling tailored advertising based on the User’s activity within this Application.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide a seamless and secure experience on our website. Specifically, your data helps us to:
- Operate and Maintain the Website: Ensure the website functions efficiently and reliably.
- Analyze Usage Patterns: Understand how users interact with the site to improve its design and functionality.
- Develop New Features and Services: Create innovative products, services, and features tailored to user needs.
- Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, provide updates, and share essential information via email.
- Prevent Fraud: Detect and mitigate fraudulent activities to maintain a secure user environment.
This approach ensures we continually enhance your experience while protecting your data's integrity.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Personal data is stored and processed only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:
- Retention for Defined Purposes:Data collected to execute a contract between the User and the Owner is retained until the contract’s obligations are fully met. Similarly, data gathered for the Owner’s legitimate interests is stored for as long as it is required to achieve those purposes.
- Prolonged Retention:In certain cases, personal data may be retained beyond the standard duration with the User's explicit consent, provided the consent remains valid and is not withdrawn. Additionally, the Owner may extend the retention period to comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
Once the applicable retention period ends, all personal data is permanently deleted. After deletion, rights such as access, erasure, rectification, and data portability can no longer be exercised.