Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information

Last Updated: December 17, 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Create an account or profile
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit photos or content
  • Contact us through our forms
  • Participate in community discussions

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral sources

Photo and Media Content

When you upload photos or media content to our platform:

  • Image files and metadata
  • Location data (if enabled)
  • Captions and descriptions
  • Interaction data (likes, shares, comments)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process and display your photo submissions
  • Send you newsletters and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Photo Sharing and Community Content

When you share photos and content on our platform:

  • Your content becomes publicly visible to other users
  • We may feature your content in our promotional materials
  • Other users can like, share, and comment on your content
  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
  • We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content

Content Guidelines: All shared content must comply with our community guidelines and Swiss law. We do not tolerate offensive, discriminatory, or copyrighted content.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
  • Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Public content: Photos and content you choose to make public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@insideswisssportsblog.com

Address: Inside Swiss Sports Blog, Switzerland

Phone: +41 XX XXX XX XX