Who is responsible for Hauptfokus.de?
Hauptfokus.de is owned and operated by Alpen Press Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number 132587, Companies House Gibraltar). The registered office is Office 3.7, ICC, Casemates Square, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. Editorial control rests with Chefredaktör Michael Jung, who is accountable for all publication decisions, corrections and standards. The company structure and full ownership details are documented on the ownership and funding page.
Alpen Press Ltd. is the sole proprietor of the domain hauptfokus.de and all editorial content published under that brand. Neither the company nor its directors have any political or commercial ties that compromise editorial independence. Every member of the editorial team – from the Chefredaktör to individual writers – is bound by a clear code of conduct that places journalistic integrity above any commercial interest.
How does Hauptfokus.de fund its operations?
Hauptfokus.de generates revenue through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. No single revenue stream dominates, and the combination ensures we remain free for readers without paywalls. Sponsored or commercial material is always clearly labelled; affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with applicable law.
Display advertising is served programmatically and through direct sales. We do not accept advertising that is misleading, invasive or incompatible with our editorial standards. Sponsored content follows a separate sponsored content policy that requires explicit labelling and a clear separation between sponsor messaging and editorial judgment. Affiliate commissions come from links to third-party products or services; these links are marked with a disclosure notice where they appear.
Commercial partnerships – such as newsletter sponsorships or content licensing – are negotiated directly by our business team and never influence coverage. All funding details, including any changes, are kept up to date on the ownership and funding page.
What are affiliate links and how do we use them?
Affiliate links are hyperlinks that direct readers to external merchants or service providers. If a reader clicks an affiliate link and makes a qualifying purchase, Hauptfokus.de may earn a small commission at no extra cost to the reader. Affiliate links are always disclosed with a clear statement, such as “This article contains affiliate links” or a similar notice near the link.
Our editorial team selects products and services solely on journalistic relevance – never on commission rates or commercial relationships. Writers and editors do not receive direct financial benefit from affiliate sales. All affiliate programmes are reviewed by our fact-checking team, led by Melanie Hartmann (Ansvarig för faktagranskning), to ensure compliance with our editorial policy and applicable consumer protection laws.
How do we ensure editorial independence from advertising?
Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions. The Chefredaktör Michael Jung has the final say on all content decisions, and no advertiser, sponsor or partner is allowed to review, approve or veto any article before publication. The editorial team – including Redaktionschef Jessica Schuster, Politikredaktör Tim Sommer and others – operates independently of the business side.
Our editorial policy explicitly states that no external influence – whether from advertisers, sponsors, owners or political actors – can override journalistic judgment. Any violation of this principle would be addressed immediately through our complaints procedure. Fact-checking and source verification are performed before publication, and corrections are handled transparently via our corrections policy.
How can I advertise or partner with Hauptfokus.de?
All advertising and partnership inquiries should be directed to advertising@hauptfokus.de for display, affiliate or sponsorship opportunities, and to partnerships@hauptfokus.de for content licensing, co-branded initiatives or newsletter sponsorships. Our commercial team will provide a media kit, rate card and terms of service. Sponsored content proposals are assessed against our sponsored content policy before acceptance.
We welcome partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to trustworthy journalism. However, we reserve the right to decline any commercial arrangement that could undermine editorial credibility or mislead readers. For general contact, you can reach us at info@hauptfokus.de.
Our commitments
- All sponsored and commercial content is clearly labelled and never disguised as independent journalism.
- Affiliate links are disclosed at the point of use, and commissions never influence which products we cover or how we evaluate them.
- No advertiser, sponsor or commercial partner has editorial approval or veto power over any article.
- Revenue sources are transparently documented on our ownership and funding page, updated as needed.
- We will correct any factual error in advertising or affiliate disclosures promptly and publicly.