Data Controller
QSearch Security Research
Switzerland
contact@qsearch.ch
Legal
Privacy
Policy
How we handle your data. Transparent, minimal, and compliant with Swiss and European data protection law.
What We Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, company name, service interest, website URL, and message content. This data is processed by Formspree, Inc. (formspree.io) and forwarded to us via email.
Server Logs
Our hosting provider (Infomaniak, Switzerland) automatically collects standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. These are used for security monitoring and technical diagnostics only.
No Tracking, No Cookies
This website does not use analytics tracking, advertising pixels, or cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any similar third-party tracking technology. Your language preference is stored locally in your browser only.
How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your inquiry or assessment request
- To provide the security services you engage us for
- To send follow-up communications related to your inquiry
- To maintain security and integrity of our systems
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.
Third-Party Processors
- Formspree, Inc. — processes contact form submissions (US-based processor)
- Infomaniak Network SA — website hosting (Swiss-based, ISO 27001 certified)
- Google Fonts — typeface delivery (no cookies, fonts loaded via CSS import)
Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for the duration of the business relationship plus 12 months, unless a longer retention period is required by Swiss law. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
Under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data
- Portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@qsearch.ch. We will respond within 30 days.
Applicable Law & Jurisdiction
This privacy policy is governed by Swiss law. The competent supervisory authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The current version is always available at this URL. Last updated: April 2026.