Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Controller

The website vandermars.com is operated by
Van der Mars Media, Utrecht (Netherlands)
Email: info@vandermars.com

2. Personal Data We Process

We only process data you provide directly to us, for example via the contact form or email:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message content

In addition, cookies or similar technologies may collect IP address, browser type, and statistical usage data.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis

We process this data for the following purposes:

• To contact you (performance of a contract / legitimate interest)
• For website statistics and performance analysis (only with consent)
• To display external media (YouTube, OpenStreetMap; only with consent)

 

4. Retention Periods

Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 12 months. Statistical data is anonymized and kept as long as necessary for analysis.

5. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not share personal data except with:

• Hosting provider (for website hosting)
• StatCounter Analytics (only with consent)
• Maintenance partners under data processing agreements.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking

On first visit, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics, video embeds, etc.).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, object, and data portability. Requests can be sent to info@vandermars.com.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures, including HTTPS, access restrictions, and periodic updates.

9. Contact / Complaints

Questions or complaints? Email us at info@vandermars.com. You can also file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl).