Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Swiss Fare Check ("we," "our," or "the site") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use this website, how it may be used, and what choices you have.

1. Who we are

Swiss Fare Check is an independent travel fare comparison website designed to help users compare Swiss travel passes and route fares more easily.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

[email protected]

2. Information we collect

We do not require account registration to use this site.

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect or process the following types of information:

• Information you enter directly into the calculator, such as travel dates, passenger counts, selected passes, selected routes, and manually entered fares
• Basic technical information automatically provided by your browser or device, such as browser type, device type, IP address, language settings, referring page, and approximate location based on IP
• Usage and analytics data, such as page views, clicks, scroll activity, and general interaction patterns
• Information stored locally in your browser, such as selected options and fare inputs, to help preserve your session and improve usability

3. How we use information

We may use information for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the calculator and related site features
• To remember your recent selections and inputs on your device
• To understand general usage trends and improve the user experience
• To detect bugs, abuse, fraud, or technical issues
• To respond to messages, feedback, or bug reports sent by email
• To display advertising, where applicable, and to measure advertising performance

4. Local storage

This site may use browser local storage to save your recent calculator state, such as selected routes, entered fares, passenger counts, and preferences. This data stays on your device unless your browser clears it.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for:

• Basic site functionality
• Analytics
• Remembering preferences
• Advertising and ad measurement

If advertising is enabled in the future, third-party vendors such as Google may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this site or other websites.

6. Google AdSense and advertising

This site may use Google AdSense or other advertising services in the future.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this website or other websites.

Users may be able to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or other applicable industry opt-out pages.

7. Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device information, and referral sources.

8. Data sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Hosting, security, and infrastructure providers
• Legal authorities, where required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or the operation of the site

9. International visitors

This website may be accessed from countries outside the operator’s home country. By using the site, you understand that your information may be processed in countries where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Browser local storage remains on your device until you remove it, clear your browser data, or your browser removes it automatically.

11. Your choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain processing.

You may also:

• Disable cookies in your browser
• Clear local storage or browser data
• Limit ad personalization through your ad settings
• Contact us by email regarding privacy questions or concerns

12. Children’s privacy

This site is intended for general audiences and is not directed specifically to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through account registration or similar features.

13. Third-party links

This site may link to third-party websites such as SBB, transport operators, map tools, or other travel resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

For questions, feedback, or privacy-related requests, contact:

[email protected]