Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for iaMachs - Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2024

Introduction

At iaMachs (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.iamachs.com .

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect:

  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on site, bounce rate, and user interactions
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
  • Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level) based on IP address
  • Referral Information: Which websites or search engines directed you to our site

Contact Information

When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to share in your message

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Improve Our Website: Analyze site performance and user experience
  • Create Better Content: Understand which topics are most valuable to our audience
  • Technical Optimization: Identify and fix technical issues
  • Respond to Inquiries: Answer questions and provide support when you contact us

Google Analytics Cookies

Our website uses Google Analytics 4 with Consent Mode v2, which means:

  • No cookies are set until you consent
  • No data is sent to Google until you accept
  • You can withdraw consent at any time

Your Options

You can:

  • Accept all cookies for the full analytics experience
  • Reject all cookies and browse without any tracking
  • Change your mind by clearing your browser’s local storage for our site

What Happens When You Accept

When you accept cookies, we may collect:

  • Page views and site navigation patterns
  • Time spent on different pages
  • General location information (country/region)
  • Device and browser information

What Happens When You Reject

When you reject cookies:

  • No Google Analytics data is collected
  • No cookies are stored on your device
  • Your browsing remains completely private
  • All website functionality remains available

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Google Analytics

We share anonymized usage data with Google Analytics to generate insights about website performance. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months, after which it’s automatically deleted
  • Contact Form Data: We retain contact information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
  • Cookie Preferences: Stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw Consent: Remove your consent for cookie usage at any time

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Google Analytics servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

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

Additional Resources


This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.

Ahmed Muhi

About Ahmed Muhi

Principal Cloud and DevOps Consultant, Microsoft Azure MVP with 20 years in the industry. I guide clients through their cloud journey, specializing in Azure solutions. When not architecting cloud solutions, I create content on my YouTube channel and run the Aotearoa Azure Meetup. Always learning, always sharing! 🚀

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