Privacy Policy
How I am Mariské handles visitor information, privacy choices, cookies and connected platform data.
Last updated: 29 June 2026
Effective Date: 29 June 2026
Welcome to I am Mariské (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Website”).
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with:
Website: https://iammariske.com/
Contact Email: compliance@iammariske.com
By using this Website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. About I am Mariské
I am Mariské is a feminine lifestyle and digital media brand focused on topics including:
- femininity
- beauty
- fashion
- wellness
- home décor
- food
- self-care
- lifestyle content
- digital income and entrepreneurship
This Website may include blogs, articles, affiliate content, newsletters, social media integrations, digital products, forms, analytics, and marketing tools.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect the following information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:
- your name
- email address
- social media username
- information submitted through forms
- newsletter subscriptions
- comments or messages you send
You are never required to provide personal information unless you choose to do so.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- referral source
- pages visited
- date and time of access
- click activity
- approximate geographic region
- session information
This information helps improve the Website experience, content performance, security, and analytics.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This Website may use:
- cookies
- analytics tools
- tracking pixels
- affiliate tracking links
- social media integrations
- advertising and performance technologies
Cookies help us:
- understand visitor behavior
- improve content and user experience
- measure traffic and engagement
- track affiliate referrals
- optimize website functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Please note that some features of the Website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
4. How Your Information May Be Used
Your information may be used to:
- provide and improve Website functionality
- communicate with you
- send newsletters or updates
- respond to inquiries
- improve user experience
- analyze traffic and engagement
- personalize content
- manage affiliate programs
- monitor website security
- comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
5. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”), we are committed to:
- processing personal information lawfully and responsibly
- collecting only information reasonably necessary
- protecting personal information from misuse or unauthorized access
- allowing users to request access, correction, or deletion where applicable
If you are a South African resident, you may request:
- access to your personal information
- correction of inaccurate information
- deletion where legally permitted
- objection to certain processing activities
Requests may be sent to:
6. International Privacy Rights
If you access this Website from outside South Africa, your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Where applicable, we aim to align with internationally recognized privacy principles, including aspects commonly associated with:
- GDPR (European Union)
- CCPA-style transparency principles
- global online privacy best practices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding:
- access to your information
- correction
- deletion
- data portability
- objection to processing
- withdrawal of consent
To make a request, contact:
7. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
Some content on this Website may contain:
- affiliate links
- brand partnerships
- sponsored content
- product recommendations
If you click certain links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We strive to maintain authenticity, honesty, and transparency in all recommendations.
8. Third-Party Services
This Website may use third-party services including but not limited to:
- analytics providers
- email marketing platforms
- social media platforms
- affiliate networks
- advertising tools
- embedded media services
These third parties may independently collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites and services.
Pinterest API Notice
MVDL Social Command Center is not endorsed by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially connected with Pinterest.
When you connect a Pinterest account to MVDL Social Command Center, the app uses the official Pinterest API and Pinterest OAuth authorization flow. This allows the authorized Pinterest account owner to grant permission for the app to access only the approved Pinterest API permissions/scopes.
MVDL Social Command Center does not collect, request, store, or process your Pinterest password.
The app may use Pinterest API access to perform functions such as connecting the authorized Pinterest account, syncing Pinterest boards, creating or publishing approved Pins, reading Pin status, and displaying local publishing or analytics information inside the MVDL Social Command Center.
MVDL Social Command Center does not scrape Pinterest content.
MVDL Social Command Center does not resell, redistribute, license, sell, or transfer Pinterest content or Pinterest-derived data to third parties.
Pinterest data accessed through the app is used only to provide the authorized user with account connection, board syncing, Pin publishing, and local reporting or analytics functionality inside MVDL Social Command Center.
You may disconnect Pinterest access at any time by removing the app connection from your Pinterest account settings or by disconnecting the integration inside MVDL Social Command Center where available.
9. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to help protect information against:
- unauthorized access
- misuse
- alteration
- disclosure
- destruction
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
10. Retention of Information
Information may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide services
- maintain records
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce policies
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intentionally directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
12. Your Choices
You may:
- unsubscribe from communications at any time
- disable cookies through browser settings
- request access or deletion of your information where applicable
To make requests, contact:
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
- legal requirements
- technology changes
- Website improvements
- operational changes
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Pinterest Integration
This Website and associated applications may integrate with Pinterest APIs to enable features such as:
- Pinterest account connection
- board synchronization
- content publishing
- analytics and reporting
- workspace management
- scheduling functionality
When users connect their Pinterest accounts, we may access only the information explicitly authorized by the user and permitted by Pinterest API scopes granted during authentication, including:
- account information
- board information
- pin information
- analytics data
- profile details
Pinterest data is used solely to provide requested functionality and improve user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or share Pinterest user data with unauthorized third parties.
Users may revoke Pinterest access at any time through their Pinterest account settings or by disconnecting their account within our applications.
This Website and associated applications may also integrate with third-party APIs, including but not limited to Pinterest APIs, to provide social publishing, analytics, and account management functionality.
Information related to connected third-party accounts, such as Pinterest integrations, may be retained only for as long as necessary to provide requested services or until the user revokes access or disconnects their account.
Users may disconnect connected third-party accounts, including Pinterest accounts, at any time through application settings or through the relevant third-party platform.
Users may request deletion of stored Pinterest-related data by contacting compliance@iammariske.com, subject to legal and operational requirements.
We comply with Pinterest Developer Policies and will process Pinterest user data only in accordance with applicable laws, Pinterest requirements, and user authorization.
15. Contact
I am Mariské
Website: https://iammariske.com/
Email: compliance@iammariske.com
Country: South Africa
Services may be offered to users internationally, including users in the United States.