Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Our Commitment
At Helvetic Update, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with our website, subscribe to our membership, or contact us. By using Helvetic Update, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number.
  • Subscription Data: Membership preferences and billing details (when applicable).
  • Usage & Interaction Data: Pages visited, form submissions, newsletter interactions.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and session logs.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
  • Manage memberships and newsletter delivery.
  • Send updates about new articles, features, and events.
  • Improve website performance and reader experience.
  • Understand general usage trends to inform content planning (data is usually anonymized or aggregated).

4. Data Security Measures
We store data on secure Swiss and EU servers, use encryption, apply strict access controls, and perform periodic security checks. While we apply safeguards, no system is entirely immune from risks—please handle your login details with care.

5. Sharing Your Information
We only share personal data when:

  • Required by law or regulatory authorities.
  • Necessary to provide services (e.g., payment processors for subscriptions).
  • With your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to deliver our services, comply with legal obligations, or maintain records for accountability. You may request erasure or restriction at any time.

8. Contacting Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@helveticupdate.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as practices or regulations evolve. The “Last updated” date below indicates the latest revision.
Last updated: September 2, 2025