Sachindex (sachindex.de) is an independent Swedish digital news publisher owned and operated by Sachindex Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry) with registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. This page explains how we fund our journalism and the principles that protect our editorial independence from commercial influences.
Who owns and funds Sachindex?
Sachindex is wholly owned by Sachindex Media Ltd., registered in Gibraltar. Our funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing. Full details are available on our ownership and funding page.
We do not accept funding that would compromise our editorial independence. All revenue sources are transparently disclosed in the interest of reader trust. No single funding stream exerts control over our newsroom or editorial priorities.
What are affiliate links and how do we use them?
Affiliate links are links to external retailers or service providers. If a reader clicks on an affiliate link and makes a purchase, Sachindex may receive a small commission at no extra cost to the reader. These links are clearly disclosed within articles.
We use affiliate links only in editorial content that may be genuinely useful to our readers, such as product reviews, comparisons, or recommendations. The presence of an affiliate link never influences our editorial judgement. Readers can identify affiliate links by a disclosure note placed near the link, typically stating “This article contains affiliate links” or similar. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations and best practice.
How does display advertising and sponsored content work?
Display advertising appears on our site as standard banner ads and other formats. Sponsored content is material paid for by an advertiser and is clearly labelled as such. Neither affects our editorial decisions or story selection.
Display advertising is served through third-party networks. We do not allow ads that mislead readers or promote harmful products. Sponsored content is produced in collaboration with the sponsor but must meet our editorial standards; it is always marked “Sponsored” or “Paid Content”. Our sponsored content policy sets out the detailed rules for creation and labelling, and we maintain a strict separation between editorial and commercial teams. Readers can always distinguish independent journalism from commercial material.
How do you maintain editorial independence?
Editorial independence is a cornerstone of Sachindex. No advertiser, sponsor, partner, or affiliate has any influence over our news coverage, story selection, or editorial conclusions. Our editorial mission is to provide trustworthy journalism free from outside interference.
Our editorial team, led by Chefredaktör Daniel Winter, makes all publication decisions independently. Commercial relationships are never permitted to determine editorial outcomes. Our editorial policy outlines the safeguards in place. Any sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled so that readers can distinguish it from independent journalism. Fact-checking and source verification, overseen by Christina Jung, apply equally to all content.
Who can I contact about advertising or partnerships?
For advertising enquiries, please write to advertising@sachindex.de. For partnership opportunities, including content licensing and newsletter sponsorships, contact partnerships@sachindex.de. General enquiries may be sent to info@sachindex.de or via our contact page.
Our commercial team handles all advertising and partnership discussions. Editorial staff are not involved in these negotiations. We welcome proposals that align with our values and audience, and we are happy to discuss potential collaborations transparently.
Our commitments
- We clearly label all sponsored content, affiliate links, and other commercial material.
- We maintain a strict firewall between editorial and commercial operations.
- We disclose our funding sources transparently on our ownership and funding page.
- We do not allow commercial relationships to influence editorial decisions or story selection.
- We respond promptly to reader questions and concerns about our advertising and disclosure practices.