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Privacy and cookie policy

Last updated: 20 October 2026

This page explains which personal data is processed when you visit iotlabs.cc or write to us, what it is used for, who it is shared with and how you can exercise your rights. It also lists the cookies used on the site.

01Data controller

IOTLABS is a personal project; there is currently no incorporated company behind it. The controller of your data is the individual who owns the project.

For any privacy question, write to info@iotlabs.cc.

02What data we process and why

The site has no forms or user accounts. We only process data in these cases:

PurposeDataLegal basisRetention
Replying to your messages when you email usName, email address and any information you send usYour consent when you contact us and, where applicable, taking steps at your request before entering into a contractAs long as needed to handle your enquiry and follow-up. You can ask us to delete it at any time
Security and operation of the siteIP address, browser and technical connection dataLegitimate interest in keeping the site available and protected against attacksThe retention periods of the hosting provider’s technical logs
Usage analytics, only if you accept itPages visited, interaction with the site (clicks, scrolling), device, browser, approximate location and cookie identifiersYour consent, which you can withdraw at any timeThe lifetime of each cookie (see Cookies) and each tool’s retention settings

We do not sell your data, we do not use it for advertising and we do not make automated decisions that affect you.

03Providers and international transfers

To run the site we use the following providers, which may process some of your data on our behalf:

Some of these providers are based in the United States. Cloudflare, Google and Microsoft participate in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which provides adequate safeguards for these transfers.

04Cookies

Cookies are small files that a website stores in your browser. We use technical storage, which does not require your consent, and analytics cookies, which are only set if you accept them in the cookie notice.

Technical (always on)

NameOwnerPurposeDuration
iotlabs_consent_v1IOTLABS (browser local storage)Remember whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies12 months
__cf_bmCloudflareProtect the site against bots and malicious traffic. Only present if Cloudflare enables it30 minutes

Analytics (only with your consent)

NameOwnerPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish visitors to produce usage statistics2 years
_ga_<ID>Google AnalyticsKeep the session state2 years
_clckMicrosoft ClarityVisitor identifier and Clarity preferences1 year
_clskMicrosoft ClarityGroup the pages you visit into a single session1 day
CLIDMicrosoft ClarityIdentify the first visit across sites that use Clarity1 year
MUIDMicrosoftUser identifier used by Microsoft servicesAbout 1 year

Microsoft Clarity produces heatmaps and session recordings (clicks, scrolling and mouse movements) to help us understand how the site is used. It masks sensitive content by default.

How to manage cookies

You can accept, reject or change your choice at any time with the button below or the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. If you withdraw your consent, we delete the analytics cookies from our domain. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings.

05Your rights

You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing and portability, and withdraw your consent, at any time by writing to info@iotlabs.cc. We will reply within one month at the latest.

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you can lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country.

06Changes to this policy

We may update this policy if the site, the tools we use or the law change. The current version and its update date will always be published here.