Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

Effective Date: June 12, 2025
Website: www.minimalcode.com
Data Controller: Minimal Code AG, Switzerland

1. Introduction

At Minimal Code AG ("we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services, in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP).

2. Data We Collect

a. Contact Form

If you use our contact form, we collect:

• First name
• Last name
• Company
• Phone number
• Email address
• Job title
• Country

b. Website Usage Data

Through tracking technologies (e.g., Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics), we collect:

• IP address
• Browser type/version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Pages viewed and user interactions (e.g., clicks, scrolls, session duration)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
• To analyze and improve website performance and usability
• To understand visitor behavior and optimize marketing strategies
• To ensure the security and stability of our website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide personal data via the contact form or accept tracking cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For ensuring website security, improving user experience, and analytics (pseudonymized)
• Pre-contractual or contractual obligations: When your inquiry relates to potential business cooperation

5. Retention Period

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Usage data (from analytics) is anonymized or deleted after a reasonable period unless required for statistical or legal retention.

6. Data Transfers

Some of the services we use (e.g., Google Analytics) may process data in countries without adequate data protection under Swiss law. In such cases, we ensure data is protected through:

• Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
• Data minimization and pseudonymization where applicable

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the nFADP:

• Right of access: Request information on what personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
• Right to object: Object to processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing or analytics
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format
• Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 9).

8. Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage and improve our services.

Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics

These tools collect anonymized or pseudonymized data about your interactions with our site. You can opt out via your browser settings or through Google’s opt-out tools.

You will be prompted to accept or reject tracking cookies upon visiting our site.

9. Contact Details

Minimal Code AG
Switzerland
Email: contact@minimalcode.com
Website: https://www.minimalcode.com

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on this page with the revised date.