Legal Notice

1. Imprint

Information pursuant to Swiss law

Operator of this website

Grit & Dust

Responsible for content

Maxime-Alexandre Metzeler

Location

Based in Switzerland

Contact

Email: hello@gritanddust.com

Legal status

Independent editorial online magazine. Currently operated as a non-commercial blog.

The content of this website is created with due care. However, no guarantee is given for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided.

2. Privacy Policy

2.1 General information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and stored when you visit this website or use our services.

This website is operated in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2.2 Controller

Maxime Metzeler, Grit & Dust, based in Switzerland. Email: hello@gritanddust.com.

2.3 Collection and storage of personal data

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary for the operation of this website and our editorial activities. Personal data may include your name, your email address, and any information voluntarily provided via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.

2.4 Contact form

If you contact us via the contact page, the information you provide (name, email address, message content) is stored solely for the purpose of processing your enquiry.

2.5 Server log files

Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which may include IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and date and time of access. This data is used exclusively for technical security and system stability and cannot be assigned to specific individuals.

2.6 Third-party services & social media

This website may use third-party services such as Google Fonts and analytics tools, where enabled. Social media platforms linked from this website include Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. When visiting these platforms, their respective privacy policies apply. We have no control over the data collected by these platforms.

We curate, comment on, and reinterpret publicly available content for editorial and journalistic purposes. Sources are credited where applicable.

2.7 Newsletter & marketing communication

When subscribing to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address, used to send editorial content and to inform subscribers about updates, collaborations, or promotional content. By subscribing, you consent to receiving such communications. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each newsletter. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

2.8 Rights of data subjects

You have the right to access your stored personal data, request correction or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact hello@gritanddust.com.

3. Cookies

3.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.

3.2 Technically necessary cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies to ensure proper operation. These cookies do not require consent.

3.3 Analytics & marketing cookies

Analytics or marketing cookies may be used to understand website usage or improve content. Such cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

3.4 Changing cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings.