Last updated: October 23, 2025

Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit ramsi.io, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

This policy complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Economic Area.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Marc Ramseier
Switzerland
Email: marcramseier@hotmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

Server Logs and Access Data

Your browser automatically transmits data to our server, including:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited on our website
• Referrer URL (the page you came from)

This data is collected by our hosting provider and stored in server logs for security and troubleshooting purposes.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use both essential cookies (required for the website to function) and analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use our site).

You can control cookie preferences through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.

Comments

If you leave a comment on our blog posts, we collect:

• Your name (as you enter it)
• Your email address
• Your website URL (if you provide it)
• Your comment text
• Your IP address
• The timestamp of your comment

Email addresses from comments are never displayed publicly and are only visible to site administrators.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on pages
• How you arrived at our site
• General geographic location (city/country level)
• Device and browser information

Google Analytics uses cookies to track your visit. The data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Your IP address is anonymized before storage.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the cookie settings banner on this site or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Future Email Collection

We may offer newsletter subscriptions or email updates in the future. If we do, you will be asked for explicit consent before subscribing. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Why We Collect This Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website
• To ensure website security and prevent abuse
• To enable interactive features like comments
• To analyze and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and Swiss FADP, we process your data based on:

• Legitimate interest: Operating the website, analyzing traffic, and ensuring security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR / Article 31 FADP)
• Consent: Analytics cookies and optional features (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR / Article 6 FADP)
• Legal obligation: Compliance with data protection laws (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

• Server logs: 30 days
• Comment data: Indefinitely or until you request deletion
• Google Analytics data: 26 months (Google’s default setting)
• Cookies: See cookie policy section below

6. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data is processed by:

Hostinger (Hosting Provider)

Our website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd. Servers are located in Germany. Hostinger processes data on our behalf and is bound by data processing agreements to protect your information.

• Website: https://www.hostinger.com
• Privacy Policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy

Google Analytics

Google LLC processes analytics data on our behalf. Data is transferred to the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

WordPress and Plugins

We use WordPress and various plugins to operate this website:

• Blocksy (theme)
• Cookie Yes (cookie consent management)
• Wordfence Security (website security and firewall)
• Yoast SEO (search engine optimization)
• WP Meta and Date Remover (metadata management)
• LiteSpeed Cache (performance optimization)

These tools may process data locally on our server to provide their functionality. No data is shared with third parties except as noted above.

Security Plugins

Wordfence Security may collect IP addresses and access patterns to protect against malicious activity. This data is used solely for security purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Our hosting provider (Hostinger) stores data on servers located in Germany, within the European Economic Area.

Google Analytics transfers data to the United States. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which the European Commission has recognized as providing adequate data protection.

8. Your Rights

Under Swiss FADP and GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

You can request information about what personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), except where we have a legal obligation to retain it.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interest, including profiling.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time through the cookie settings on our website.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You can file a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):

• Website: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch
• Email: info@edoeb.admin.ch

EU residents can also contact their local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: marcramseier@hotmail.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

• Session cookies for WordPress functionality
• LiteSpeed Cache cookies for performance optimization
• Cookie consent preferences (Cookie Yes)

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use:

• Google Analytics cookies to track visitor behavior and improve the website

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon on the website or by adjusting your browser settings.

For more information about cookies, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org

10. Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment, your name and comment text are displayed publicly. Your email address is never shown publicly but may be visible to site administrators.

Your IP address is collected and stored with your comment to prevent spam and abuse. Comments are moderated before publication to ensure quality and compliance with our community guidelines.

If you wish to have your comment deleted, contact us at marcramseier@hotmail.com with the link to the comment.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Wordfence Security firewall and malware protection
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our homepage).

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

Marc Ramseier
Email: marcramseier@hotmail.com

Data Protection Officer: Marc Ramseier (same contact information)

• For Swiss residents: You can contact the Swiss FDPIC at info@edoeb.admin.ch
• For EU residents: You can contact your local data protection authority