Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Riksfusk.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website riksfusk.com ("the Site") or interact with our social media accounts. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection legislation (Dataskyddslagen).

2. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data processed through the Site is Riksfusk.com. For data protection inquiries, contact us at: info@riksfusk.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Date and time of access

3.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies necessary for the Site to function. We may use analytics services (such as Cloudflare Web Analytics) that collect anonymized usage data. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels for marketing purposes.

3.3 Social Media Platforms

When you interact with our content on social media platforms (including TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube), those platforms collect data according to their own privacy policies. We may receive anonymized, aggregated analytics data from these platforms about content performance. We do not collect or store personal data from social media interactions.

3.4 Information You Provide

If you contact us via email or through the Site, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Site
• To analyze Site usage and improve user experience
• To distribute journalistic content through social media channels
• To respond to inquiries and communications
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For site analytics, security, and journalistic activities in the public interest
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where applicable, for optional cookies and communications
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): To comply with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Hosting (Cloudflare), analytics services — bound by data processing agreements
• Social media platforms: Content is distributed via platform APIs; platforms process data per their own policies
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days. Communication records are retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required for legal purposes.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@riksfusk.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.

12. Third-Party APIs

We use third-party APIs (including TikTok API, social media APIs) to distribute and manage our journalistic content. These services process data according to their own privacy policies. Our use of such APIs is limited to content distribution and analytics and does not involve sharing your personal data with these platforms.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY) at www.imy.se.

15. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@riksfusk.com