Privacy Policy Maruga.nl

Version: november 2025

Maruga.nl is represented by Maruga Koops-Schaaper, located at Kees van Dongensingel 282, 3544 KG Utrecht, The Netherlands. This privacy policy applies to all services, products, and communications provided by Maruga.nl.

Website: https://maruga.nl

1. Personal data Maruga.nl collects

Maruga.nl processes your personal data because you use our services, or contact us through the website. We only collect data that you provide yourself or that is necessary for the performance of our services.

We may collect the following personal data:

  • First and last name

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Address details (street, house number, postal code, city)

  • Telephone number

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Other personal data you actively provide (e.g., via email or contact forms)

2. Purposes of data processing

  • To provide illustration coaching or related services

  • To send information about workshops or events you signed up for

  • To send newsletters (only with your explicit consent)

  • To respond to questions or messages

  • To improve the website and services (via anonymous analytics)

3. Contact form

When you fill out the contact form, the data you enter will be stored. This information is used only to contact you and will be retained only as long as necessary for that purpose. Your data will not be used for marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Cookies

Maruga.nl uses only:

  • Functional cookies – necessary for the technical operation of the website.

  • Analytical cookies (Google Analytics) – used to collect anonymous visitor statistics.

You can manage your preferences via the cookie banner or through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Google Analytics

Maruga.nl uses Google Analytics to track how visitors use the website. A data processing agreement has been signed with Google.

  • IP addresses are anonymized.

  • Data is not shared with other Google services.

  • Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months.

6. Web hosting

The website and email services are hosted by Domein Direct. They process personal data on behalf of Maruga.nl and do not use it for their own purposes. Domein Direct has taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

7. Email newsletters via Mailchimp

If you subscribe to my newsletter, your name and email address will be stored with Mailchimp. Mailchimp uses this data solely to send newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each email. Mailchimp stores your data securely and uses cookies to analyze email performance.

8. Embedded content from other websites

Pages on maruga.nl may include embedded content (such as videos or images from other websites). These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions with that embedded content — as if you had visited their website directly. Please review their own privacy policies for more information.

9. Sharing of personal data

Maruga.nl does not sell your personal data to third parties. Data will only be shared with others if this is necessary for:

  • Providing agreed-upon services

  • Complying with legal obligations

10. Data retention

Maruga.nl will not keep your personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless required by law.

  • Administrative data: 7 years (as required by tax law)

  • Other contact data: up to 1 year after last contact, if no further service relationship is established

11. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Receive a copy of your data (data portability)

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please send an email to info@maruga.nl. To verify your identity, I may ask you to include a copy of your ID (please obscure your photo, MRZ, ID number, and BSN for privacy protection). You will receive a response within four weeks.

12. Security of your data

Maruga.nl takes appropriate measures to protect your personal data against misuse, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. This website uses a secure SSL certificate (visible as “https://” in the browser address bar).

If you believe your data is not properly secured or if you suspect misuse, please contact me at info@maruga.nl.

13. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated when necessary to comply with legal requirements or changes in services. The most recent version will always be available on https://maruga.nl.