Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30 September 2026
This privacy policy explains how Akarien processes personal data when you visit this website. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Swiss Data Protection Act (revFADP) and — where applicable — the European GDPR.
1. Controller
The data controller for processing on this website is Adlerline GmbH, Gerbergasse 6, 5726 Unterkulm, Switzerland. Akarien Direct is a brand of Adlerline GmbH. Full contact details are listed in the imprint. For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@akarien.ch.
2. Data we collect
We collect data you actively share (e.g. through the contact form: name, email, phone, message) and technical data automatically transmitted by your browser on each visit (IP address, user agent, referrer, timestamp). Analytics cookies are only set with your consent — see the cookie policy for details.
3. Purpose of processing
We use contact form submissions to respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, to enter into a business relationship. Technical data supports the delivery, security and optimisation of the website.
4. Legal basis
We process data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures), 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest in operating a functional website) and — for analytics cookies — 6(1)(a) (consent). Swiss users are covered by the corresponding provisions of the revFADP.
5. Sharing with third parties
We share data only with processors who help us run the site (hosting, mail delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually bound by data protection. Transfers outside the EEA or Switzerland are made only with adequate safeguards. This website is hosted by Vercel Inc. (USA); when you visit it, Vercel processes the technical access data (e.g. IP address). Details entered in the enquiry form are sent directly to https://app.direct.akarien.ch/api/leads – a service operated by Adlerline GmbH on servers of Hetzner Online GmbH in Germany.
6. Retention
We keep contact form submissions for as long as necessary to handle your request and to comply with statutory retention periods. Server logs are typically anonymised or deleted after 30 days.
7. Your rights
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time. You can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Switzerland: FDPIC; EU: your national data protection authority). Send requests to info@akarien.ch.
8. Contact
For privacy concerns, contact us at info@akarien.ch or by post to the address listed in our imprint.
Cookie Policy
This site uses cookies to ensure functionality, improve the user experience and — with your consent — collect usage statistics.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your browser stores when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognise you on a later visit or to remember your preferences.
2. Cookie categories we use
Necessary cookies: required for the website to function (e.g. session, language preference). These are set without consent. Analytics cookies: help us understand and improve usage (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager). These are only set with your consent.
3. Managing consent
On your first visit, we ask for consent to analytics cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or resetting the site preferences.
4. Blocking cookies in your browser
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that blocking necessary cookies may limit site functionality.