Privacy Policy – imanetworks.ch (iMAN)

Last updated: October 28, 2025
Operated by: Private individual (Switzerland)
Email: info@imanetworks.ch
Website: https://imanetworks.ch

At imanetworks.ch (iMAN), I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how your data is handled when you visit my blog — in full compliance with Swiss law (nDSG), the EU GDPR, and international standards.

1. Scope & Applicability

This policy applies to all visitors worldwide:

• Switzerland → nDSG (effective Sept 1, 2023)
• EEA & UK → GDPR
• Other regions → Local laws apply where required

2. Data Controller

Private individual (Switzerland)
Email: info@imanetworks.ch

I am the controller only for the website itself. Google and Microsoft are independent controllers for their cookies.

3. Data Collection & Use

No login or registration → I do not collect personal data directly.

However, I use third-party services that set cookies:

Cookies may collect (anonymized where possible):

• IP address
• Browser & device info
• Pages visited
• Ad identifiers

Legal basis:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / Art. 31 nDSG) → via CookieYes banner
• Legitimate interest → for essential functionality

4. Cookie Consent (CookieYes + Google Consent Mode v2)

I use CookieYes to manage consent and Google Consent Mode v2 (required in EEA since March 2024):

• No non-essential cookies load without your explicit consent
• You can accept, reject, or customize via the banner
• Re-open anytime: “Cookie Settings” in footer (powered by CookieYes)

5. Data Storage & Security

• I do not store personal data on my server.
• All cookie data is stored only by Google & Microsoft.
• Site uses TLS encryption and is hosted securely in Switzerland.

6. International Data Transfers

Data from Google & Microsoft may go to USA or other countries.

Transfers are protected by:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
• Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Details:
Google Terms |
Microsoft DPA

7. Your Rights

You have full rights over data held by Google & Microsoft:

Contact providers directly:

• Google: myaccount.google.com → Privacy
• Microsoft: account.microsoft.com/privacy

Swiss/EU users: Email me at info@imanetworks.ch — I’ll forward your request.

8. California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you’re in California:

• I do not sell or share your data.
• No sensitive data processed.
• Rights: Know, Delete, Opt-Out

→ Contact Google and Microsoft directly.

9. Consent & Withdrawal

By using the site, you agree to third-party cookies under Google & Microsoft policies.

Withdraw anytime:

• Click “Cookie Settings” (footer) → powered by CookieYes
• Clear cookies in your browser
• Use youradchoices.com or optout.aboutads.info

Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy for legal, technical, or service changes.

Major updates will show a banner on the site. Check back regularly.

11. Contact & Authorities

General questions: info@imanetworks.ch

Data requests (cookies):

• Google: support.google.com/policies/contact
• Microsoft: aka.ms/privacy

Data Protection Authorities

12. EU Representative (Art. 27 GDPR) – Not Required

As a private person in Switzerland with low-risk, occasional processing, I am exempt from appointing an EU representative.

I remain fully available via email for EU users.