Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
Welcome to sailingwithbengals.com. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our travel blog, in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Controller and Contact Information
The person responsible for data processing on this website is:
Karin Zehnder
Rieterstrasse 7
5413 Birmenstorf
Switzerland
Email: sailingwithbengals@gmail.com
Website: sailingwithbengals.com
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We only process personal data that you actively provide to us or that is generated automatically when you visit our website.
a) Server Log Files (Automatic Data Collection)
When you access our website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in "server log files" that your browser transmits to us. This includes:
IP address of the requesting device
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the retrieved file
Website from which access was made (Referrer URL)
Browser type and version
Operating system used
This data is processed for technical reasons to ensure a stable, secure, and smooth connection. It is not merged with other data sources.
b) Contacting Us via Email
If you contact us via the provided email address, the data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of handling and answering your inquiry.
c) Comments and Interactions
If you leave a comment on our blog, your IP address, name, email address, and the content of your comment will be saved. This is done for security purposes in case any published content violates applicable laws.
3. Cookies and Web Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Necessary Cookies: These are required for the basic functionality of the website.
Analytical/Third-Party Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): If we use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our blog, we will only do so if you have given your consent or if your IP address is anonymized. You can disable cookies at any time through your web browser's security settings.
4. Data Transfer to Third Parties and Abroad
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your data is only shared with third-party service providers (such as our web hosting provider) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements.
If data is transferred to a country outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA) that does not provide an adequate level of data protection, we ensure compliance by utilizing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or relying on statutory exemptions.
5. Data Retention Period
We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as long as required by statutory retention laws. Once the purpose no longer applies or the legal retention period expires, the data is deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Under the Swiss FADP, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Information: You can request details about what personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
Right to Deletion: You can request the erasure of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restriction and Objection: You can object to the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at sailingwithbengals@gmail.com.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version published on our website shall apply.