Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Swiss Carousel is built to make Swiss news and practical information easier to understand for international readers in Switzerland. This page explains what data may be collected when you use this website, contact us or interact with our content.

Last updated: 9 May 2026

Privacy, in simple terms

Swiss Carousel only aims to collect the information needed to run the website, communicate with readers, understand what content is useful and improve the service.

Depending on how you use the website, this may include basic technical data, contact details you choose to provide, newsletter subscription information and analytics data.

Swiss Carousel does not aim to collect sensitive personal data through this website.

Who is responsible for this website?

The website is operated by:

Swiss Carousel
Zürich
Switzerland
Email: contact@swisscarousel.ch

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What data may be collected?

When you visit the website, some basic technical information may be processed automatically. This can include browser type, device type, approximate location, pages visited, referring pages and basic server logs.

If you contact Swiss Carousel by email, the information you send may be stored so that we can reply to your message.

If you subscribe to a newsletter, the email address you provide will be used to send SwissCarousel updates and related content.

Newsletter sign-ups

If Swiss Carousel offers a newsletter, your email address will be used to send you the newsletter and related updates.

You should be able to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting Swiss Carousel directly.

Newsletter sign-ups may be managed through an external email service provider. In that case, the provider may process your email address and related subscription data on behalf of Swiss Carousel.

Analytics and website improvement

Swiss Carousel may use analytics tools to understand which pages are visited, which guides are useful and how readers move through the website.

This website currently includes Google Analytics through Google tag. Analytics helps Swiss Carousel improve future guides, website structure and reader experience.

If additional analytics tools, advertising pixels or tracking tools are added in the future, this privacy policy should be updated clearly.

Cookies and similar technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic website functions, analytics, newsletter tools or embedded third-party services.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Instagram and external platforms

Swiss Carousel is active on Instagram and may link to other external platforms.

When you click an external link, visit Instagram or interact with embedded third-party content, those platforms may process your data under their own privacy policies.

Swiss Carousel is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.

Sponsored content and advertising

Swiss Carousel may publish sponsored content, partner content or advertising in the future.

If sponsored content involves tracking links, campaign analytics or contact forms, the related data processing should be explained clearly on the relevant page or in this privacy policy.

Professional directories and listings

Swiss Carousel may later build guides and lists of professionals, such as tax advisors, relocation services, insurance brokers, language schools or other services useful to expats in Switzerland.

If professionals or businesses submit information for a listing, Swiss Carousel may process business contact details and listing information for editorial, administrative and commercial purposes.

How long data is kept

Swiss Carousel keeps personal data only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected.

For example, contact emails may be kept for communication history, while newsletter data may be kept until a reader unsubscribes.

Who data may be shared with

Swiss Carousel may use trusted service providers to run the website, send newsletters, process analytics or manage business enquiries.

These providers should only receive the information needed to provide their service.

Swiss Carousel does not sell readers’ personal data.

Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to ask for information about your personal data, request correction, object to certain processing or request deletion.

To make a request, contact contact@swisscarousel.ch.

Changes to this policy

Swiss Carousel may update this privacy policy as the website grows, especially if new features are added such as newsletters, analytics, advertising, forms or professional directories.

The latest version will be published on this page.

Quick summary

  • Swiss Carousel collects only data needed to run and improve the website.
  • Newsletter data is used to send updates if you subscribe.
  • External platforms such as Instagram have their own privacy policies.
  • Sponsored content and directories may be added later.
  • You can contact Swiss Carousel about privacy questions.

Useful official source

For more information on privacy statements in Switzerland, visit the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner: Privacy statements on the internet.

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