Maria von Maltzahn
Curated Journal of Authentic Things
Last Updated: January 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Maria von Maltzahn (the “Site”), a curated journal celebrating craftsmanship, provenance, and enduring beauty. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Site or subscribe to our newsletter.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This policy applies to all visitors and subscribers.
Data Controller: Maria von Maltzahn, Travanca de Lagos, Portugal
Contact: office@mariavonmaltzahn.com
2. Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data necessary to provide our curated content:
2.1 Newsletter Subscription
- Email address (required)
- First name (optional, for personalization)
2.2 Website Analytics (non-personal)
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Time of visit
- Pages visited
No sensitive data (health, religion, etc.) is collected.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
| Purpose | Data Collected | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter delivery | Email, Name | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Website functionality | Technical data | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Security & performance | IP address (anon.) | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
4. How We Use Your Data
- Newsletter subscribers: Receive monthly curated content updates
- Website visitors: Improve Site functionality and user experience
- Legal compliance: Respond to legal requests and protect rights
We do not:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your data for automated decision-making or profiling
- Share data for marketing by others
5. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Email subscribers | Until unsubscribed + 30 days |
| Analytics data | 12 months |
| Technical logs | 30 days |
6. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request confirmation and details of your data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Delete your data
- Restriction: Limit processing under certain conditions
- Portability: Receive your data in structured format
- Object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe anytime
Exercise rights: email [office@mariavonmaltzahn.com]. Response within 30 days.
7. Newsletter & Consent
- Subscription: Double opt-in confirmation required
- Unsubscribe: Click link in any email (immediate effect)
- No spam: One monthly update only, as promised
8. Third Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MailPoet | Newsletter delivery | Email, Name | MailPoet Privacy Policy |
| Hosting | Site operation | Technical logs | godaddy |
EU-US Data Transfers: Protected by EU Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
9. Website Security
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Regular security updates
- Limited access to personal data
- Secure hosting in EU
10. Cookies
This Site uses essential cookies only:
- Session management
- Site functionality
No tracking cookies. You can manage cookies via browser settings.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes posted here with date. Continued use = acceptance.
13. Contact Information
Maria von Maltzahn
Travanca de Lagos, Portugal
office@mariavonmaltzahn.com
EU Representative: Not applicable (EU-based controller)
Supervisory Authority: Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)
www.cnpd.pt
Discreet. Transparent. Compliant.
Effective January 25, 2026