Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Validant AG, Switzerland
Contact: [email protected]

What We Collect

• Email address (required for delivery)
• Content preferences (which sections you receive)
• Consent timestamp and IP address (for GDPR compliance)

Why We Process Your Data

We process your email address solely to deliver the Trust Signal newsletter. Legal basis: your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) / Swiss FADP Art. 31).

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties. Newsletter delivery uses our own SMTP infrastructure.

Data Retention

• Active subscribers: Data retained while subscription is active
• After unsubscribe: Email removed within 30 days
• Consent records: Retained for 3 years (legal obligation)

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss FADP, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent at any time via the unsubscribe link
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Unsubscribe

Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also manage your preferences or unsubscribe by contacting [email protected].

Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email to active subscribers.

Last updated: March 2026