Data and Privacy Policy

This data & privacy policy is intended to inform the users of this website about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website TheTravelFeel.com.

We take your privacy very seriously and treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory provisions. As new technologies and the continuous development of this website may result in changes to this privacy policy, we recommend that you read through the privacy policy again at regular intervals.

This policy covers the operation of the website TheTravelFeel.com including subdomains. This website contains links to third-party websites (external links), these are subject to the liability of the respective operators and not this privacy policy.

Our offer is subject to Swiss data protection law as well as any applicable foreign data protection law, such as in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Commission recognizes that Swiss data protection law ensures adequate data protection.

1. Scope and purpose of data collection and processing

To the extent that we process personal data, we do so based on our legitimate overriding interest (see Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) in making the website available, providing you with the best possible user experience, and ensuring the security and stability of our systems.

1.1 Via Website Usage

As with any connection to a web server, the servers on which we provide our website and applications log and store certain technical data as “server log files” on the website server. This data includes the IP address and operating system of your device, the date and time of use, the amount of data sent in bytes, the source or reference from which you reached the page, the website last accessed in the same browser window, the operating system, and the browser you use to access our website. It may also fall into the categories of inventory and contact data, data, meta or marginal data and usage data, location data, sales data, contract data and payment data. 

1.2 Via Communication

We also process data that we you provide to us personally and voluntarily by contacting us – for example, by letter, e-mail, contact form, social media or telephone – or when registering for a user account. We may store such information, for example, in an address book or with comparable tools. If you transmit personal data to us via third parties, you are obliged to ensure data protection vis-à-vis such third parties.

1.3 Other

We may also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly accessible sources or collect in the course of providing our services, if and to the extent that such processing is permitted by law.

2. Processing, Protecting and Retaining your personal data

2.1 General

We process your personal data in a trustworthy and responsible manner, as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable data protection law. We will only store your personal data for as long and to the extent necessary for the purposes described or for legal reasons.

We will only process personal data for the purposes for which you provide it to us, as described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

In most cases, our processing of personal data is governed by the provisions of the Swiss Federal Law on Data Protection (DSG) and the associated Ordinance (VDSG). For the processing of personal data in the European Economic Area (EEA) and elsewhere abroad, provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply, as well as the provisions of other applicable foreign data protection law, if any.

We take appropriate and suitable technical and organizational measures to ensure data protection and, in particular, data security. However, despite such measures, the processing of personal data on the Internet can always have security gaps. We can therefore not guarantee absolute data security.

Access to our online offer takes place via transport encryption (SSL / TLS, in particular with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated HTTPS). Most browsers mark transport encryption with a padlock in the address bar.

2.2 Processing by third parties, also abroad

We may have personal data processed by commissioned third parties or process it jointly with third parties or with the help of third parties or transmit it to third parties. Such third parties are in particular providers whose services we use. 

  • Google Web Fonts: In particular, “Google Web Fonts” are used to improve the visual presentation of various information on this website. The web fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the website is called up so that they can be used for the display. If the browser does not support the Google web fonts or prevents access, the text is displayed in a standard font. Data transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as fonts.googleapis.com or fonts.gstatic.com. They are not associated with data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail. You can set your browser to not load the fonts from Google servers (for example, by installing add-ons such as NoScript or Ghostery for Firefox). If your browser does not support Google Fonts or you disable access to the Google servers, the text will be displayed in the system’s default font. For information about Google Web Fonts’ privacy policy, please visit: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq#Privacy.

    2.3 Newsletter

    For the creation of newsletter forms, as well as the sending of newsletters, we use PHPmylist. For performance and reach measurement, we record which newsletter emails are opened and which web links in newsletter emails are clicked. We run PHPmylist on our own web hosting infrastructure in Switzerland, so no data is transmitted to outside servers.

    For any consent to receive e-mails, we use the “double opt-in” procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.

    You can unsubscribe from notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time via the Unsubscribe option in the end of each newsletter.

    3. Cookies

    Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are small files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. Such stored files need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form. We actively request – if and to the extent necessary – your express consent for the use of cookies.

    Cookies can be stored in your browser temporarily as “session cookies” when you visit our website or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, they allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.

    You can completely or partially deactivate cookies in your browser settings at any time, as well as delete them. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

    We actively ask you – if and to the extent necessary – for your express consent for the use of cookies.

    In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices(Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. 

    For further information on our cookie policy, please visit: https://thetravelfeel.com/cookie-policy-eu/.

    4. Your rights regarding your personal data

    You have rights under the DSG and other applicable data protection law (including, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR) with respect to personal data we process about you.

    In particular, you have the right to obtain, free of charge, confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, information about the processing of your personal data. You can also have the processing of your personal data restricted and have your personal data corrected, deleted, blocked or completed. You can also revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

    You can, if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable, exercise your right to data portability.

    Please note that exceptions apply to these rights. In particular, to protect our own legitimate interests such as the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations. To the extent legally permissible, we may therefore also reject your data protection-related requests, e.g. requests for information and deletion, or comply with them only to a limited extent. However, you have the right to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in Switzerland is the Eidgenössische Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragte (EDÖB).

    5. Contact and final provisions

    For inquiries related related to your data as collected and processed by this website please contact: info@thetravelfeel.com.

    We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.

    Last Update May 2023

    2.3 Newsletter

    For the creation of newsletter forms, as well as the sending of newsletters, we use PHPmylist. For performance and reach measurement, we record which newsletter emails are opened and which web links in newsletter emails are clicked. We run PHPmylist on our own web hosting infrastructure in Switzerland, so no data is transmitted to outside servers.

    For any consent to receive e-mails, we use the “double opt-in” procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.

    You can unsubscribe from notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time via the Unsubscribe option in the end of each newsletter.

    3. Cookies

    Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are small files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. Such stored files need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form. We actively request – if and to the extent necessary – your express consent for the use of cookies.

    Cookies can be stored in your browser temporarily as “session cookies” when you visit our website or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, they allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.

    You can completely or partially deactivate cookies in your browser settings at any time, as well as delete them. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

    We actively ask you – if and to the extent necessary – for your express consent for the use of cookies.

    In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices(Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. 

    For further information on our cookie policy, please visit: https://thetravelfeel.com/cookie-policy-eu/.

    4. Your rights regarding your personal data

    You have rights under the DSG and other applicable data protection law (including, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR) with respect to personal data we process about you.

    In particular, you have the right to obtain, free of charge, confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, information about the processing of your personal data. You can also have the processing of your personal data restricted and have your personal data corrected, deleted, blocked or completed. You can also revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

    You can, if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable, exercise your right to data portability.

    Please note that exceptions apply to these rights. In particular, to protect our own legitimate interests such as the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations. To the extent legally permissible, we may therefore also reject your data protection-related requests, e.g. requests for information and deletion, or comply with them only to a limited extent. However, you have the right to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in Switzerland is the Eidgenössische Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragte (EDÖB).

    5. Contact and final provisions

    For inquiries related related to your data as collected and processed by this website please contact: info@thetravelfeel.com.

    We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.

    Last Update May 2023

    2.3 Newsletter

    For the creation of newsletter forms, as well as the sending of newsletters, we use PHPmylist. For performance and reach measurement, we record which newsletter emails are opened and which web links in newsletter emails are clicked. We run PHPmylist on our own web hosting infrastructure in Switzerland, so no data is transmitted to outside servers.

    For any consent to receive e-mails, we use the “double opt-in” procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.

    You can unsubscribe from notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time via the Unsubscribe option in the end of each newsletter.

    3. Cookies

    Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are small files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. Such stored files need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form. We actively request – if and to the extent necessary – your express consent for the use of cookies.

    Cookies can be stored in your browser temporarily as “session cookies” when you visit our website or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, they allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.

    You can completely or partially deactivate cookies in your browser settings at any time, as well as delete them. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

    We actively ask you – if and to the extent necessary – for your express consent for the use of cookies.

    In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices(Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. 

    For further information on our cookie policy, please visit: https://thetravelfeel.com/cookie-policy-eu/.

    4. Your rights regarding your personal data

    You have rights under the DSG and other applicable data protection law (including, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR) with respect to personal data we process about you.

    In particular, you have the right to obtain, free of charge, confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, information about the processing of your personal data. You can also have the processing of your personal data restricted and have your personal data corrected, deleted, blocked or completed. You can also revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

    You can, if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable, exercise your right to data portability.

    Please note that exceptions apply to these rights. In particular, to protect our own legitimate interests such as the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations. To the extent legally permissible, we may therefore also reject your data protection-related requests, e.g. requests for information and deletion, or comply with them only to a limited extent. However, you have the right to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in Switzerland is the Eidgenössische Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragte (EDÖB).

    5. Contact and final provisions

    For inquiries related related to your data as collected and processed by this website please contact: info@thetravelfeel.com.

    We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.

    Last Update May 2023

    2.3 Newsletter

    For the creation of newsletter forms, as well as the sending of newsletters, we use PHPmylist. For performance and reach measurement, we record which newsletter emails are opened and which web links in newsletter emails are clicked. We run PHPmylist on our own web hosting infrastructure in Switzerland, so no data is transmitted to outside servers.

    For any consent to receive e-mails, we use the “double opt-in” procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.

    You can unsubscribe from notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time via the Unsubscribe option in the end of each newsletter.

    3. Cookies

    Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are small files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. Such stored files need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form. We actively request – if and to the extent necessary – your express consent for the use of cookies.

    Cookies can be stored in your browser temporarily as “session cookies” when you visit our website or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, they allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.

    You can completely or partially deactivate cookies in your browser settings at any time, as well as delete them. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

    We actively ask you – if and to the extent necessary – for your express consent for the use of cookies.

    In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices(Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. 

    For further information on our cookie policy, please visit: https://thetravelfeel.com/cookie-policy-eu/.

    4. Your rights regarding your personal data

    You have rights under the DSG and other applicable data protection law (including, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR) with respect to personal data we process about you.

    In particular, you have the right to obtain, free of charge, confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, information about the processing of your personal data. You can also have the processing of your personal data restricted and have your personal data corrected, deleted, blocked or completed. You can also revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

    You can, if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable, exercise your right to data portability.

    Please note that exceptions apply to these rights. In particular, to protect our own legitimate interests such as the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations. To the extent legally permissible, we may therefore also reject your data protection-related requests, e.g. requests for information and deletion, or comply with them only to a limited extent. However, you have the right to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in Switzerland is the Eidgenössische Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragte (EDÖB).

    5. Contact and final provisions

    For inquiries related related to your data as collected and processed by this website please contact: info@thetravelfeel.com.

    We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.

    Last Update May 2023

    2.3 Newsletter

    For the creation of newsletter forms, as well as the sending of newsletters, we use PHPmylist. For performance and reach measurement, we record which newsletter emails are opened and which web links in newsletter emails are clicked. We run PHPmylist on our own web hosting infrastructure in Switzerland, so no data is transmitted to outside servers.

    For any consent to receive e-mails, we use the “double opt-in” procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.

    You can unsubscribe from notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time via the Unsubscribe option in the end of each newsletter.

    3. Cookies

    Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are small files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. Such stored files need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form. We actively request – if and to the extent necessary – your express consent for the use of cookies.

    Cookies can be stored in your browser temporarily as “session cookies” when you visit our website or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, they allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.

    You can completely or partially deactivate cookies in your browser settings at any time, as well as delete them. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

    We actively ask you – if and to the extent necessary – for your express consent for the use of cookies.

    In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices(Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. 

    For further information on our cookie policy, please visit: https://thetravelfeel.com/cookie-policy-eu/.

    4. Your rights regarding your personal data

    You have rights under the DSG and other applicable data protection law (including, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR) with respect to personal data we process about you.

    In particular, you have the right to obtain, free of charge, confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, information about the processing of your personal data. You can also have the processing of your personal data restricted and have your personal data corrected, deleted, blocked or completed. You can also revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

    You can, if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable, exercise your right to data portability.

    Please note that exceptions apply to these rights. In particular, to protect our own legitimate interests such as the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations. To the extent legally permissible, we may therefore also reject your data protection-related requests, e.g. requests for information and deletion, or comply with them only to a limited extent. However, you have the right to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in Switzerland is the Eidgenössische Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragte (EDÖB).

    5. Contact and final provisions

    For inquiries related related to your data as collected and processed by this website please contact: info@thetravelfeel.com.

    We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.

    Last Update May 2023