Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11.04.2026

This privacy policy describes how MailArk ("we", "our", "the Service") collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our email archiving service at mailark.ch.

Data Controller

MailArk is operated by an independent operator based in Switzerland. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: info@mailark.ch.

Data Collected

We collect: Registration data: name, email address, password (encrypted). Email connection data: IMAP credentials required for the archiving service. IMAP passwords are stored encrypted. Archived emails: content, attachments, metadata synced via IMAP. Payment data: handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store credit card numbers. Technical data: IP address, browser type, security logs.

Purpose of Processing

Your data is used exclusively to: provide the email archiving service, manage your account and subscription, improve and secure the service, comply with legal obligations. We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis

Processing is based on: contract performance, consent, legitimate interests (security), legal obligations (Swiss accounting and tax law).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures: encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), protected access with secure authentication, regular backups, restricted data access.

Data Retention

Your data is retained for the duration of your account. After deletion, data is removed within 30 days. Payment data is retained per Swiss tax law.

Third-Party Services

Stripe (stripe.com) for payment processing. More information: stripe.com/privacy.

Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law (nFADP): right of access, rectification, deletion, data portability, objection. Contact us at info@mailark.ch.

Cookies

MailArk uses only essential technical cookies (session, language preference). No tracking or marketing cookies.

Changes

We reserve the right to update this policy. Changes will be published on this page.

Contact

For any questions: info@mailark.ch