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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

1. Introduction and Controller​

We, Benso GmbH, are pleased about your visit to our platform and your interest in our services.
The protection of your personal data is a top priority for us.
Below, we inform you in detail about what data we collect, how we process it, and what rights you have.

Controller:
Benso GmbH
Burgweg 44
3270 Aarberg
Switzerland
Email: csc@benso.ch

2. Scope​

This Privacy Policy applies to the use of our website and platform services.
It explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data.
We adhere to the GDPR and the Swiss FADP.

3. Nature, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing​

We process personal data to provide a functional platform and offer our services.

a) Data you provide directly​

Registration and Profile Management​

When creating an account, we process your email, username, and optional display name or avatar.
Purpose: Contract performance and platform functionality.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR / Art. 31(2)(a) FADP.

Journal Features​

Your trading journal entries are private by default.
Purpose: Core platform functionality.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR / Art. 31(2)(a) FADP.

Contacting Us​

If you contact us, we store your message to process your request.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest or pre‑contractual measures.

b) Automatically collected data​

Usage Data & Server Logs​

Collected automatically: IP address, timestamp, browser, OS, referrer, accessed pages/files.
Purpose: Security, stability, optimization, statistics.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.

Cookies​

We use technically necessary cookies and optional cookies (analytics/marketing) only with consent.
Purpose: Functionality and improved user experience.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary cookies) or consent (optional cookies).

c) Occasional Feedback Requests​

We may contact you with non‑commercial feedback requests.
Purpose: Improving the platform.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.
You may object at any time.

4. Use of Google Analytics​

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.) for website analysis.
Analytics uses cookies; data may be transferred to the USA.
IP anonymization is enabled.
Legal Basis: Your consent.
Data transfer relies on EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Opt‑out options and Google’s privacy policy are available.

5. Data Retention Period​

We store personal data only as long as necessary or legally required.
User account data is deleted upon account deletion unless retention obligations apply.
Google Analytics data is deleted after 14 months.

6. Your Rights​

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectification
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent

You may contact us to exercise these rights.
You may lodge a complaint with the FDPIC (Switzerland) or your EU supervisory authority.

7. Data Security​

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL/TLS encryption.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy​

We may update this policy due to website developments or new technologies.
The version published on our website is the applicable version.