Privacy policy

JournalPlus.ch ("we", "us") takes the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy informs you which personal data we process, for what purposes this takes place, and what rights you have under the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and – where applicable – the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR).

1. Controller

The controller for data processing on this website is:

Aare Beratung Akcan
Operator of JournalPlus.ch
Sägeweg 9
2545 Selzach
Switzerland

Data protection enquiries: datenschutz@journalplus.ch

2. Principles of data processing

We process personal data lawfully, in good faith and transparently. Processing is limited to the stated purpose and to what is necessary.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.

3. What data we process

Depending on how you use our website, the following data in particular may be processed:

Server and access data

When you visit our website, technical information is recorded automatically, including:

IP address
date and time of access
browser type and operating system
pages viewed
referrer address
technical information about use of the website
This data serves the security, stability and improvement of our service.

User account

If you create a user account, the following data may be processed:

e-mail address
name or display name
profile data
usage information
Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process:

the e-mail address
the time of registration
confirmation of the double opt-in procedure
technical information about the registration
The newsletter can be cancelled at any time via the unsubscribe link in every issue.

Comments and contributions

If you submit comments, guest contributions or other content, the following data may be processed:

name or username
e-mail address
submitted content
technical information about the submission
Contact

If you contact us by e-mail or via a form, we process the details you provide in order to handle your enquiry.

4. Purposes of data processing

We process personal data in particular for the following purposes:

operating and providing JournalPlus.ch
publishing journalistic content
communicating with users
sending newsletters
managing user accounts
technical security and error analysis
improving our service
working with partners and advertising clients
fulfilling legal obligations
Processing for journalistic purposes takes place within the framework of the applicable legal provisions and with due regard for media freedom.

5. Disclosure to third parties and processors

We disclose personal data only where this is necessary or where a legal basis exists.

To operate JournalPlus.ch we may engage selected service providers, in particular for:

hosting and technical infrastructure
e-mail and newsletter delivery
payment processing
analytics and statistics services
security services
These service providers process data only to the extent required and in accordance with our instructions. Any transfer abroad takes place solely in compliance with the applicable legal requirements.

6. Cookies and analytics services

JournalPlus.ch uses cookies and similar technologies. We use technically necessary cookies to ensure the operation and security of the website.

Statistics and marketing cookies are used only where you have given your consent. You can adjust or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via the privacy settings.

7. Newsletter

Our newsletter is sent only after registration and confirmation by double opt-in. Every issue of the newsletter contains an option to unsubscribe.

In order to improve our content, we may evaluate statistical information about newsletter usage, for example opens or clicks.

8. Retention of data

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

Business-relevant data may be retained for longer on the basis of legal requirements, in particular under the Swiss Code of Obligations and tax law.

9. Your rights

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have in particular the following rights:

the right to information about the personal data stored about you
the right to rectification of inaccurate data
the right to erasure of your data
the right to restriction of processing
the right to receive or transfer your data, where applicable
the right to withdraw consent you have given
Please address enquiries to datenschutz@journalplus.ch. We may request suitable proof of identity.

10. Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. In Switzerland this is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), edoeb.admin.ch.

11. Changes to this privacy policy

We may amend this privacy policy at any time. The version published on this website at the relevant time applies.

Last updated: July 2026

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