Privacy Policy

📅 Last updated: September 15, 2025

Welcome to switzCodes! Your privacy is important to me, and I want you to feel comfortable and informed about how I handle information when you visit my blog.

This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, what cookies and advertising technologies are used on this site, and what rights you have regarding your data.

📋 Information I Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with switzCodes, I may collect:

• Newsletter Subscription: Name and email address (voluntary)
• Contact Forms: Name, email, and any message you send
• Comments: Any information you choose to share in comments (if enabled)

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, switzCodes automatically collects certain information:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click behavior
• Referring website and search terms used
• Date and time of visits

🍪 Cookies and Advertising

This website uses cookies to improve your experience and provide personalized content and ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors use the site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance
• Personalization Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Google and other third-party advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites across the internet. These advertising cookies enable:

• Personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Frequency capping to limit how often you see the same ad
• Ad performance measurement and optimization
• Cross-device ad serving and measurement

For more information on how Google uses data from partner sites, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

🎯 How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information to:

• Provide Content: Deliver blog posts and educational content
• Newsletter: Send updates about new posts (only if you subscribe)
• Site Improvement: Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
• Personalization: Customize content and ads to your interests
• Communication: Respond to your messages and inquiries
• Technical: Fix bugs, improve performance, and ensure security
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect rights

🤝 Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

This website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and other technologies to:

• Show ads relevant to your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Google's privacy policy applies to their data collection: Google Privacy Policy

Analytics Services

I may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage. These services collect information about:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources and user flow

Other Third-Party Partners

Additional advertising networks and service providers may include:

• Amazon Associates (affiliate links)
• Other ad networks and exchanges
• Social media platforms (for sharing buttons)
• Email service providers (for newsletters)

📧 Newsletter and Communication

If you subscribe to my newsletter:

• I'll send updates about new posts and web development tips
• Frequency: typically 1-2 emails per month
• Every email includes an unsubscribe link
• You can also email me directly to unsubscribe
• I never sell or share email addresses with third parties

🔒 Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

I implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all website connections
• Secure storage of any personal information
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data

Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact inquiries: Up to 2 years for follow-up
• Analytics data: As per service provider policies
• Legal requirements: As required by applicable laws

🌐 External Links and Third-Party Sites

switzCodes contains links to other websites, including:

• Educational resources and tutorials
• Tools and software recommendations
• Affiliate links (clearly marked)
• Social media platforms

I'm not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting other websites.

👶 Children's Privacy

switzCodes is intended for general audiences interested in learning web development. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will take steps to delete that information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact me immediately.

🌍 International Users and GDPR

European Union Users

If you're in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how I use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Legal Basis for Processing

I process personal data based on:

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and cookie usage
• Legitimate Interest: Website analytics and improvement
• Contract Performance: Responding to your inquiries

✅ Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

• Browser settings (block or delete cookies)
• Our cookie consent banner (shown on first visit)
• Google Ads Settings for advertising cookies

📩 Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me at: switzcodes@gmail.com