Civey
Berlin survey company whose poll widget media partners embed in articles, with data kept on German servers
Quick Overview
| Company | Civey GmbH, HRB 165277 B Amtsgericht Charlottenburg |
|---|---|
| Category | Website Commenting Software |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | Germany, "auf deutschen Servern in professionellen Rechenzentren" per the privacy policy |
| Open Source | No |
| Replaces | Opinary, Typeform polls |
Detailed Review
Civey is a Berlin survey company whose widget media partners embed in article pages, so readers answer a question in context. It is a polling tool, not a comment system, and it is on this list because the widget is the reader-participation feature that sits beside an article.
The operator is Civey GmbH, Alte Jakobstraße 85/86, 10179 Berlin, HRB 165277 B at Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, managed by Janina Mütze and Gerrit Richter. The privacy policy states that the data sits "auf deutschen Servern in professionellen Rechenzentren", and that Civey is the sole controller of survey participation and account data collected through the widget.
The homepage presents market research for enterprises, institutions and media, and shows no price. The widget's own terms and fees are not published on the pages checked, so a publisher has to ask.
What Civey does well
- German servers stated in the privacy policy
- Berlin GmbH with commercial register number and named managers
- Civey is sole controller of data collected through the widget
- Built for embedding in news article pages
Where Civey falls short
- No published price or plan
- Not a comment system, readers cannot write replies
- The privacy policy names no hosting company, only the country
- Widget terms are not visible on the pages checked
Standout feature. It is the only tool here whose privacy policy states German servers and names itself as sole controller of the widget's data.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- German servers stated in the privacy policy
- Berlin GmbH with commercial register number and named managers
- Civey is sole controller of data collected through the widget
- Built for embedding in news article pages
Cons
- No published price or plan
- Not a comment system, readers cannot write replies
- The privacy policy names no hosting company, only the country
- Widget terms are not visible on the pages checked
Alternatives to Civey
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civey?
Civey is a Berlin survey company whose widget media partners embed in article pages, so readers answer a question in context. It is a polling tool, not a comment system, and it is on this list because the widget is the reader-participation feature that sits beside an article.
Where is Civey based?
Civey operates from Berlin, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany).
What does Civey cost?
null.
Who is Civey best for?
Media sites that want representative opinion polls embedded in articles. It is the only tool here whose privacy policy states German servers and names itself as sole controller of the widget's data.
What are the drawbacks of Civey?
No published price or plan. Not a comment system, readers cannot write replies. The privacy policy names no hosting company, only the country. Widget terms are not visible on the pages checked.
Is Civey a good alternative to Opinary?
Civey is built as a European alternative to Opinary: Berlin survey company whose poll widget media partners embed in articles, with data kept on German servers. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Civey compare to other Website Commenting Software?
Civey is one of several European Website Commenting Software we cover. It is most often compared with Opinary, Typeform polls.