Privacy Policy

MARIS takes the protection of your personal data seriously and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, when and why we collect it, how we use it, and how we protect it.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, MARIS is the controller responsible for the processing of personal data. In all situations, MARIS adheres to the applicable laws and regulations, amongst which the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or otherwise, you can reach us using the contact information provided below.

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes to this Privacy Policy will be published on this website.

When do we collect personal data?

We collect personal data:

• When you are using our websites;
• When you are filling in personal data for purpose of Beacon registration/application forms.

What personal data do we collect?

You may provide us with:

• Your full name, email address, organisation name, postal address, business address, telephone number;
• Beacon subscription preferences;
• Cookies;
• Anonymised website traffic statistics (IP address, browser type, timeslots of activity);

How do we process and use personal data?

Your personal data are collected and processed by MARIS to the extent necessary for the entering into or the performance of a contract (Beacon license) to which you are party, or as is necessary for the specific purposes for which you have provided the data prior to entering into a contract. MARIS expressly requests your prior consent for processing your personal data in cases where such prior permission is required.

In particular, your personal data is processed:

• to engage with interactions with you including license type.
• so that MARIS is able to send you release updates, if you have signed up specifically for this. Please note that you will only be added to this communication upon your explicit permission.
• in order for MARIS to optimise the functionalities of our website, and to improve our services and your browser experience.

Sharing personal data and disclosure to third parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We do not share personal data, except with service providers as expressly provided in this Privacy Policy.

We will disclose your personal data if required to do so to comply with any applicable law or regulation or in response to a legal demand, subpoena, warrant or other similar legal obligation.

Storage of personal data

Your data will only be kept for as long as this is necessary and will not be made available to third parties except when necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, or to our service providers as specified in this Privacy Policy.