Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for [https://swissreporting.com/]
Who we are
Welcome to [https://swissreporting.com/], your trusted source for real-time Swiss news covering politics, economy, culture, and sports. Our mission is to deliver accurate, insightful, and up-to-date information about Switzerland, empowering our audience with news that matters.
As a digital platform, we are committed to maintaining transparency and trust with our users. We are headquartered in Switzerland and serve a global audience, offering news and insights tailored to both local and international readers. Our team of dedicated journalists, analysts, and digital experts works tirelessly to ensure the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.
At [https://swissreporting.com/], we value your privacy and take data protection seriously. We adhere to global privacy standards, such as GDPR and CCPA, and employ robust measures to safeguard your personal information while delivering a seamless and personalized user experience.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on [https://swissreporting.com/], we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam effectively, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all users.
Additionally, an anonymized string (known as a hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you have an active Gravatar account. If you are using the Gravatar service, your profile picture will become publicly visible alongside your comment upon approval. You can find more information about how the Gravatar service handles data by reviewing their Privacy Policy here: https://swissreporting.com/privacy-policy/.
By submitting a comment on our platform, you agree to these terms. If you have any concerns or wish to modify or delete your comment, please contact us at [[email protected]].
Media
If you choose to upload images to [https://swissreporting.com/], we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Embedded location data can be accessed and extracted by visitors who download images from our website. For your privacy and security, ensure that any sensitive data is removed from your media files before uploading.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and streamline your interactions with our website. Cookies are small files stored on your browser that help us remember your preferences and actions.
Comments
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are designed for your convenience, allowing you to avoid re-entering your details for future comments. These cookies will remain active for one year.
Login
- When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is automatically discarded when you close your browser.
- Upon logging in, we will set additional cookies to store your login credentials and screen display preferences:
- Login cookies: These last for two days.
- Screen preferences cookies: These last for one year.
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account will automatically remove the login cookies.
Article Editing and Publishing
If you edit or publish an article on our site, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and is used only to indicate the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Why Cookies Matter
Cookies play a crucial role in optimizing your user experience. They enable smoother navigation and save time by remembering your actions and preferences. However, if you prefer not to allow cookies, most browsers let you adjust your settings to block or remove them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionalities of our website.
For further details on our cookie usage and management, refer to our Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on [https://swissreporting.com/] may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles sourced from external websites. This embedded content behaves exactly as if you were visiting the other website directly.
Please note that these external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and implement third-party tracking technologies. They may also monitor your interactions with the embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites linked or embedded within our platform to understand how your data is handled.
Who We Share Your Data With
To ensure the seamless operation of our services, your data may be shared in limited and specific instances:
- Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to ensure security and proper processing of the request.
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to protect our platform and users from malicious activity.
We only share data when it is essential for service delivery and take steps to ensure any third-party services we use comply with applicable data protection regulations.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, both the comment and its associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments without requiring manual moderation.
- User Accounts: For users who register on our website, we retain the personal information provided in their user profiles. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also access and modify user information as necessary.
By retaining this data, we aim to enhance your user experience and ensure the smooth operation of our website while respecting your privacy.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
At [https://swissreporting.com/], we respect your right to access and control your personal data. Depending on your interactions with our website, you may exercise the following rights:
- Access to Your Data: If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
- Erasure of Your Data: You may request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Please note that this does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]]. We will respond to your request promptly and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to ensure the security and quality of interactions on our website. These services help us identify and block spam or malicious content, ensuring a safe and productive experience for all users.
Please note that while these services help protect our platform, they may process data outside your country of residence. We take all necessary steps to ensure these third-party providers comply with global data protection standards such as GDPR and CCPA.
