Privacy Policy – The Mars Chronicles

Effective Date: 22nd of March 2025

1. Who We Are

This website, The Mars Chronicles (www.themarschronicles.com), is operated by Zsolt Bugarszki. The purpose of this site is to share original fiction, worldbuilding content, blog posts, and updates related to the novel Icarus and its associated universe.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Email address – if you subscribe to our newsletter or updates

• Usage data – including pages visited, time spent, browser type, etc., collected through Wix Analytics

• Contact form entries – if you message us directly

We do not collect any sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Send you email updates, blog notifications, and news about upcoming releases

• Improve the website’s performance and user experience

• Respond to inquiries or feedback

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Wix.com – our website platform and analytics provider

• Wix Email Marketing – to manage subscriptions and send communications

• All data is stored and processed in accordance with Wix’s privacy practices.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers or third parties for commercial use.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies for analytics and functional purposes. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Opt-out of email communications at any time

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at: zsolt.bugarszki@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”