Insights on Data Protection and Cookie Compliance
Practical articles on FADP, GDPR, cookie banners and compliance — written for Swiss SMEs and web agencies.
Cookie Categories Explained: Necessary, Functional, Statistics, Marketing
Four categories every website should know — and that every web agency must be able to explain to its customers. What goes in, what doesn't, and the classification mistakes I regularly see.
Risk Radar According to FDPIC Annex A: Systematically Evaluating Privacy Risks
Annex A of the FDPIC guide describes a risk evaluation methodology that many SMEs don't know. How it works, when it's mandatory, and how to apply it for your website — without compliance theatre.
Cookie Scanner: How to Find Out What Your Website Really Tracks
Manual cookie inventory is almost always wrong — modern websites set more cookies than developers suspect. How a cookie scanner works, how to do a quick inventory yourself, and where automated solutions make sense.
7 Cookie Banner Mistakes That Can Cost Swiss SMEs Dearly
After hundreds of cookie audits at Swiss web agencies, the same seven mistakes keep recurring. An honest list — with concrete advice on how to fix them without making the banner pushy.
The FDPIC Guide in Practice: What It Really Means for Website Operators
The FDPIC updated its guide on cookies and online tracking in 2024. But what does it actually contain — and how far does practice deviate from the wording? An overview from two years of consulting.
How to Create a Privacy Policy: Template and Practical Guide for Swiss Websites
A correct privacy policy is more than a mandatory text from a template. What really belongs in it, which mistakes I regularly see at Swiss SMEs — and when a generator beats a lawyer.
FADP vs. GDPR: The Key Differences for Swiss Companies in 2026
Swiss law, EU law — or actually both? The most important differences between the revised FADP and GDPR in direct comparison, with concrete practice for SMEs operating across borders.
Google Consent Mode V2 in Switzerland: Complete Guide for SMEs
Since March 2024, advertisers have needed Consent Mode V2 — otherwise conversions from EEA visitors are no longer measured. But what does that mean for Swiss websites, and how do you implement it FADP-compliant?
Cookie Banner Obligation in Switzerland: What Really Applies in 2026
Does every Swiss website need a cookie banner? The answer is surprisingly nuanced. A clarification of the most common myths — with practical examples from Swiss daily life.
The Revised Swiss FADP 2025: What Actually Changes for Swiss Companies
The revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) has been in force since September 2023. Yet many SMEs have only halfway implemented the changes. A practical guide to the five most important updates — and what to do about them in 2026.