Privacy policy

Privacy Policy – SwissPrivacyVPN

Provider: Chris Ahrweiler, D-40627 Düsseldorf, Germany

This Privacy Policy explains how SwissPrivacyVPN ("Service") processes personal data when you use the Service.

1. General Information

We are committed to minimizing data collection and protecting your privacy.

The Service is operated from Germany. VPN servers are located in Switzerland.

2. Data We Process

2.1 Payment Data

Payments are processed via third-party providers (e.g., PayPal). We do not store full payment details.

2.2 Technical Data

To operate the Service, we may process limited technical data such as:

  • IP addresses (temporarily)
  • Connection timestamps
  • Bandwidth usage (aggregate or temporary)

This data is used solely for service operation, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.

2.3 VPN Traffic

We do not log or store:

  • Browsing activity
  • Visited websites
  • DNS queries
  • Traffic content

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process data only to:

  • Provide and maintain the VPN service
  • Prevent abuse and ensure network stability
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Data processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (service security and abuse prevention)

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

Technical data is either processed temporarily or deleted regularly.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except:

  • Payment providers (for processing transactions)
  • When required by law or legal request

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

The Service uses encryption (WireGuard) to secure network traffic.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9. No Tracking or Profiling

We do not track users across services and do not create user profiles.

10. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

  • Email: info@swissprivacyvpn.com
  • Owner: Chris Ahrweiler
  • Address: D-40627 Düsseldorf, Germany