Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 16, 2025
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Rotharia (www.rotharia.com). Rotharia is an independent digital media publication and intelligence platform owned and operated by The Global Bison Media (“we”, “us”, or “our”), headquartered in Switzerland (www.globalbison.com).

At Rotharia, we empower ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and wealth professionals to navigate the evolving landscape of global wealth, private capital, and financial governance. We respect the confidentiality and privacy expected by our readership.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, manage, and safeguard personal data across Rotharia in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revised FADP / revDSG), the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable international privacy standards.

2. Data Controller & Contact Information

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on Rotharia is:

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your statutory rights, please contact us via email at privacy@globalbison.com or submit an inquiry through our website’s Secure Request form.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Rotharia, we collect and process the following categories of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Secure Inquiries & Contact Forms: When you submit a request through our on-site forms, we collect your Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number (optional), and the specific details or questions submitted in your inquiry.
  • Newsletter & Curated Briefings: When you sign up for our private briefings and market intelligence, we collect your Email Address and any communication preferences you provide.
  • Professional Contributions: If you submit guest commentary, research, or editorial tips, we collect your professional affiliation, contact information, and submitted editorial materials.

B. Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you visit Rotharia, our systems automatically log standard web parameters for security and performance:

  • IP address (anonymized where applicable)
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Referral URLs and page interaction timestamps
  • Technical diagnostic logs and security event records

C. Cookies & Web Analytics

We use essential cookies necessary for site stability, caching, and secure navigation. Where permitted, we also use analytical tools (such as Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics) to assess readership trends and popular content themes.

4. Technology Infrastructure, Hosting & Automated Communications

We maintain high data protection and confidentiality standards by keeping key systems internal and hosted on enterprise-grade infrastructure:

  • Cloud Infrastructure (Google Cloud): Our website, databases, and operational environments are hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Google Cloud adheres to strict international security and data protection benchmarks (including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1/2/3, and GDPR/FADP data processing agreements).
  • Proprietary Newsletter Technology: We do not outsource our reader mailing lists or editorial distributions to generic third-party marketing vendors. Our newsletter infrastructure is built on proprietary, in-house technology deployed within our secure cloud environment.
  • Automated Communications via BisonCrew: We use BisonCrew (www.bisoncrew.com), our specialized internal communication automation platform, to manage reader correspondence, workflow requests, and delivery of briefings. BisonCrew operates securely within our Google Cloud-hosted architecture.

5. Legal Basis & Purposes of Processing

We process personal data strictly in accordance with applicable Swiss FADP and GDPR legal bases:

Processing Purpose Legal Basis (GDPR / Swiss FADP)
Website Operation & Performance: Delivering fast, secure access via Google Cloud infrastructure. Legitimate Interests (ensuring website availability and defense against cyber threats).
Handling Inquiries: Managing and responding to submissions sent via our Secure Request form or BisonCrew workflows. Legitimate Interests or Pre-contractual Steps taken at your request.
Editorial Newsletters & Briefings: Delivering requested market intelligence through our proprietary dispatch technology. Consent (which you may withdraw at any time via the unsubscribe link).
Audience Insights & Site Optimization: Aggregated analysis of traffic patterns. Legitimate Interests / Consent (via cookie settings).
Statutory Compliance: Adhering to legal or regulatory accounting, security, and disclosure requirements. Compliance with Legal Obligations.

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal information with third-party data brokers or commercial advertisers.

Personal data is only disclosed under the following controlled conditions:

  1. Infrastructure Service Providers: Cloud hosting and security infrastructure (Google Cloud) and internal automation tools (BisonCrew), all subject to strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
  2. Corporate Affiliates: Operational collaboration within The Global Bison Media group for administrative and technical support.
  3. Legal Compulsion: Where required by enforceable Swiss or international court orders, administrative requests, or applicable law to protect the legal rights and safety of our platform and readership.

7. International Data Transfers

As a Swiss media organization with a global readership, personal data may be processed in Switzerland, the European Economic Area (EEA), or on Google Cloud data centers in other regions.

Whenever data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EEA to countries without a recognized adequacy decision, we ensure suitable safeguards are implemented, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) recognized by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and the European Commission.

8. Data Retention & Information Security

  • Retention: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purpose for which it was gathered (e.g., maintaining an active subscription, resolving an editorial inquiry) or as required by applicable statutory record-keeping periods.
  • Security Controls: We implement robust organizational and technical security measures—including TLS/HTTPS transit encryption, strict identity access management on Google Cloud, and continuous vulnerability monitoring—to protect against data breaches, unauthorized access, and alteration.

9. Your Statutory Privacy Rights

Depending on your country of residence (including Switzerland under the FADP and the EU/UK under the GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your data and receive a readable copy.
  • Rectification: Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate records.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer required for legitimate or legal reasons.
  • Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict data processing based on legitimate interests or direct communication.
  • Data Portability: Receive your submitted data in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletters or communications at any time. Every email contains a one-click unsubscribe mechanism.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@globalbison.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory body, including the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) (www.edoeb.admin.ch) or your national European Data Protection Authority.

10. Editorial Independence & Disclaimers

Rotharia is an independent media platform dedicated to global wealth, private capital, family offices, and financial intelligence. Content published on Rotharia is prepared solely for informational and journalistic purposes and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advisory services.

11. Modifications to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in our technology, services, or legal obligations. Revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.