Privacy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Vectis Intelligence (vectisintel.com) is an independent intelligence publication. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and other applicable regulations.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing your personal data is:

Vectis Intelligence
Email: hello@vectisintel.com
Website: vectisintel.com

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, including newsletter subscriptions and any related services.

3. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate this publication:

Data you provide directly: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or create a membership account. Name, if optionally provided during subscription.

Data collected automatically: IP address (anonymized by default in analytics). Browser type, device type, operating system. Pages visited, time spent, and referral source. Cookies and similar identifiers (see Section 6 below).

We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or data relating to your health, political opinions, or religious beliefs.

4. How We Use Your Data

To deliver content: Sending newsletters and editorial updates to subscribers. Managing membership accounts and access.

To improve the website: Understanding how readers navigate the site. Identifying popular content and technical issues. Aggregated analytics to guide editorial decisions.

To maintain security: Protecting the website from abuse and unauthorized access.

To comply with legal obligations: Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Swiss FADP, we process personal data based on:

Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies (e.g., Google Analytics).

Legitimate interest — for website operation, security, and aggregated usage analytics where consent is not the primary basis.

Legal obligation — where required by applicable law.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (see Section 9).

6. Cookies and Analytics

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. These include session management and security-related cookies set by our hosting provider, Ghost.

Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled to understand how readers use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish users and track sessions. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google in identifiable form.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read our content. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser opt-out plugin.

For details on Google's data practices, see Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following service providers, who process it on our behalf:

Ghost (Ghost Foundation, Singapore): Our content management and newsletter platform. Ghost processes subscriber email addresses and membership data. See Ghost's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA): Anonymized website usage analytics. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place for cross-border data transfer compliance.

We may also disclose data where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland, including Singapore (Ghost) and the United States (Google Analytics). For transfers to countries without equivalent data protection standards, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or your explicit consent as appropriate safeguards under Swiss FADP.

9. Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

Access — request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy.
Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure — request deletion of your data where it is no longer needed or where you withdraw consent.
Restriction — request that we limit processing under certain circumstances.
Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@vectisintel.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) at www.edoeb.admin.ch.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Subscriber email addresses are retained for the duration of your subscription. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Automatically collected data (analytics) is retained in aggregated form and individual records are deleted according to our analytics provider's standard retention policies.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS. Access to administrative systems is restricted and protected by authentication controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. External Links

Our content may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon publication on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website.

15. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
hello@vectisintel.com