Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14.10.2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website.

If you have questions, contact us at: wav.ryders@outlook.com

1) Who we are

This policy is intended to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

2) What data we collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the site:

  • Contact information you choose to send us via email through the site’s contact form
  • Non-personal usage information for analytics as described below

We do not use Google services on this website.

3) Contact form

  • How it works: The form on this site sends your message directly to us via email.
  • No database storage: We do not store your form submissions in our website database.
  • Data included: The email may contain your name, email address, and the message you provide.
  • Legal basis:
    • GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract when your message relates to services
    • GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interests to respond to inquiries
    • If your message includes special categories of personal data, please avoid sharing such details unless strictly necessary.

4) Analytics (Independent Analytics)

  • Tool used: Independent Analytics (a self-hosted WordPress analytics plugin)
  • No Google services: We do not use Google Analytics or any Google tracking.
  • What is collected: Aggregate, non-personal usage metrics such as page views, referrers, and device/browser information.
  • Cookies: Independent Analytics is commonly configured without cookies and does not track individuals across sites. Our implementation is configured to avoid identifying individual visitors.
  • Storage: Analytics data is stored locally on our server environment and not shared with third parties for advertising or profiling.
  • Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interests in understanding site usage and improving our services. Our implementation is designed to be privacy-friendly and non-invasive.

5) Cookies and similar technologies

  • We do not use third-party tracking cookies.
  • If any strictly necessary cookies are required for basic site functionality or security, they operate on the basis of GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interests and are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.

6) How we use your data

  • To respond to your messages and provide support
  • To maintain, secure, and improve the website
  • To analyze aggregate site usage and performance

We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

7) Data sharing

  • We do not sell your personal data.
  • We may share data with service providers who help us host, secure, or maintain the website or email. Such providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

8) International transfers

If we transfer data outside your country or outside the EEA/Switzerland, we do so using appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses, as applicable.

9) Data retention

  • Contact emails: Retained as long as necessary to handle your inquiry and maintain records consistent with our legitimate interests and legal obligations.
  • Analytics data: Retained in aggregate, non-identifying form for as long as needed for site performance and historical reporting. Where feasible, we apply retention limits and minimization.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

11) Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at wav.ryders@outlook.com

12) Children’s privacy

This website is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

14) Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

WAV.Ryders
8057 Zürich
wav.ryders@outlook.com