1 . Who We Are
Maamuus Events (“Maamuus,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a full-service event-management and audiovisual production company headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit maamuus.so (the “Site”) or interact with us offline.
2 . Information We Collect
| Category | What We Collect | Typical Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact data | Name, phone, email, job title, organization | Contact forms, quote requests, phone calls |
| Event details | Event type, date, venue, guest estimates | Inquiry forms, contracts |
| Usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, session timestamps | Automatic server logs, Google Analytics |
| Cookie & tracking data | Unique identifiers, preferences, referrer URL | First-party and third-party cookies |
| Media submissions | Photos, videos, testimonials | Voluntarily provided by clients/guests |
| Payment data | Invoice numbers, payment status (no card details stored) | Accounting software, bank transfers |
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn that a child’s data was submitted without parental consent, we’ll delete it promptly.
3 . How We Use Information
- Service delivery – preparing proposals, contracts, and event logistics.
- Client support – responding to emails, calls, and live-chat requests.
- Marketing – sending newsletters, case studies, or event highlights (opt-out anytime).
- Analytics – improving site layout, content, and security via aggregated statistics.
- Legal & compliance – maintaining records for tax, audits, or dispute resolution.
We rely on one or more legal bases: contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., marketing to existing clients), legal obligations, and—where required—your consent.
4 . Cookies & Tracking
We use:
- Essential cookies – remember language and form data.
- Analytics cookies – Google Analytics (_GA, _gid).
- Marketing pixels – Meta/Facebook and LinkedIn Insight for ad performance.
You can block cookies in your browser or via our cookie banner. Declining may affect Site functionality.
5 . Sharing & Disclosure
| Who We Share With | Why |
|---|---|
| Event vendors & partners | Only details necessary to deliver contracted services (e.g., caterer receives menu preferences). |
| Cloud providers | Secure hosting, email, and CRM (data stored in EU or US with SCCs). |
| Regulators / law enforcement | If legally required. |
| Public | Testimonials or event photos, but only with explicit consent. |
We never sell or rent personal data.
6 . Data Retention
Contact and project data – 7 years (accounting standard).
Marketing lists – until you unsubscribe or two years after last engagement.
Analytics logs – 26 months (Google Analytics default).
When retention ends, data is deleted or anonymized.
7 . Security
We employ HTTPS, firewall and malware scanning, role-based access, encrypted backups, and 2-factor authentication for admin accounts. No method is 100 % secure, but we continually assess and update safeguards.
8 . Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / POPIA)
Depending on your jurisdiction you may:
- Access or download a copy of your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete or restrict processing
- Object to marketing
- Port your data to another provider
Email privacy@maamuus.so with your request. We’ll respond within 30 days.