1. Privacy Policy
Paladinsafe.ch is an offering of MAREIN AG, Bahnhofstrasse 134, 8957 Spreitenbach. We are responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data and comply with applicable data protection laws (DSG, VDSG, FMG, GDPR, etc.).

2. Who is this privacy statement for and what is it for?
This statement applies to all individuals whose data we process in connection with Paladinsafe.ch.

3. Visiting our website
When you visit our website, technical data (IP address, browser type, date/time, etc.) is automatically collected and stored for up to 12 months to ensure operation, security, and optimization.

4. Customer account
To use the shop, a customer account can be created. Data collection is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

5.–7. Types of data, purposes, and sources
We collect and process, among others, the following data categories:

• Master data (name, address, etc.)
• Contract data (orders, payments)
• Communication data
• Behavioral and transaction data
• Technical data (e.g., from cookies)
• Image/audio recordings (only at events or contact)

Purposes of use include communication, contract processing, marketing, market research, security, legal defense, and compliance with legal obligations.

8. Legal bases
Depending on the purpose, we base data processing on:

• Contract performance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
• Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

9. Data sharing
Data may be shared with third parties, especially:

• IT and shipping service providers
• Payment providers
• Debt collection agencies
• Authorities, if legally required

10. Cookies
Cookies help make your visit to our website easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. Cookies are information files that your web browser automatically stores on your device’s hard drive when you visit our website.

We use cookies particularly to:

• Ensure the functionality of the shopping cart
• Temporarily save your language settings and form entries
• Recognize registered users without requiring them to log in on every page
• Generate statistics on website usage

The use of cookies is within the framework of settings and technologies provided by Shopify. Shopify uses both necessary and (with your consent) functional and analytical cookies.

You can restrict or prevent cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may cause some website functions to be unavailable or limited.

Legal bases for processing personal data related to cookies are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the technical provision of the website) and – for optional cookies – your consent per Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

11. Web analytics and tracking

• Google Analytics with IP anonymization
• Facebook Pixel, if you are logged in
  More info: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

12. Note on data transfers to the USA
We point out that when using Google/Facebook/Pinterest, etc., your data may be transferred to the USA, where data protection levels are lower.

13. Newsletter
You will be temporarily added to our newsletter when placing orders. Shipping is via MailChimp. You can unsubscribe at any time. MailChimp privacy policy: [link]

14. Social media plugins
Data is only transmitted after you actively click on the plugins. More information about the respective networks (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube) can be found in their privacy policies.

15. Special categories of data
Processed only with explicit consent or if legally required (e.g., age verification for certain products).

16. Profiling
Automated profiling may take place to improve our offerings (e.g., to display relevant products or payment methods).

17. Data security
We protect your data with technical and organizational measures. Nevertheless, residual risk cannot be excluded.

18. Data retention period
Your data is stored as long as necessary for the purposes or as required by law.

19. Your rights
You have the right to information, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, and objection. Contact: info@paladinsafe.ch

Data protection supervisory authority in Switzerland:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

Status: July 2025