Privacy Policy
In accordance with the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP)
1. Data controller
The party responsible for data processing on this website is:
Verein Verix, c/o Cindy Mühlethaler, 6037 Root, Lucerne, Switzerland
Contact: hallo@verix.contact
2. Principles of data processing
Verix processes personal data exclusively according to the principles of the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP, in force since 1 September 2023). Data is only collected to the extent necessary for operating the platform.
3. What data we collect
We collect the following data:
- Registration: email address, password (hashed)
- Reviews: review text, star rating, proof type
- Receipts: uploaded receipts / photos (stored encrypted)
- Technical data: IP address (hashed for anti-manipulation purposes), timestamp
We collect no data for advertising purposes. There are no third-party analytics trackers.
4. Purpose of data processing
- Operating the review platform
- Verifying receipts (OCR)
- Anti-manipulation measures (IP hashing, rate limiting)
- Communicating with users (regarding questions/issues)
5. Data storage — Switzerland only
All data is stored on servers located in Switzerland (Infomaniak Network SA, Geneva). There is no transfer to US services (no AWS, no Google Cloud, no Azure). The US Cloud Act does not apply.
We use PocketBase as a self-hosted backend system. No external databases.
6. Retention period
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purpose, and at most 3 years after account inactivity. Receipts and OCR data are anonymised once verification is complete.
7. Your rights
Under the revFADP, you have the right to:
- Access the data stored about you
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Data portability — export your data as JSON
- Withdraw any consent given
Please direct requests to: hallo@verix.contact
8. Cookies
Verix only uses technically necessary cookies (session token for login). No tracking or advertising cookies are used.
9. Contact for privacy questions
For questions regarding data protection, please contact:
hallo@verix.contact
Last updated: July 2026 · Verix, Root, Lucerne