Privacy Policy

1. Controller

Patai GmbH
Allmendstrasse 98 8041 Zürich Email: support@patai.ch

Version: 16.12.2025

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the website patai.ch as well as to the web application app.patai.ch.

It explains which personal data we process, how we use it, and which rights you have.

3. General Principles of Data Processing

We process personal data exclusively in accordance with

the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP)

Personal data is processed only if this is

necessary to provide our services,
based on your consent,
required for the performance of a contract, or
based on our legitimate interests (e.g. security and abuse prevention).

4. Data Processing When Using app.patai.ch

Registration & Use

When using our web application, we process in particular:

email address
user identification information
content and inputs you provide within the application
technical usage data (e.g. timestamps, session information)

This processing is carried out to provide, secure, and improve our services.

5. Use of External Service Providers (Data Processing on Our Behalf)

For the operation of our website and web application, we use external service providers (e.g. for hosting, authentication, and infrastructure).

These service providers

act exclusively on our instructions,
process data only to the extent necessary,
are contractually obliged to comply with applicable data protection requirements.

Further disclosure of internal technical structures is intentionally avoided.

6. Website patai.ch – Cookies & Tracking

On patai.ch, we use cookies and similar technologies.

a) Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required to technically provide and securely operate the website.

b) Analytics & Marketing Cookies

Analytics and tracking technologies are activated only after your explicit consent.

Such services may be used to

collect usage statistics,
measure reach and performance,
support marketing and campaign activities.

Consent is obtained via a cookie banner and can be withdrawn or adjusted at any time.

7. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on the purpose, data processing is based on

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – legal obligation
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests

8. Data Transfers & Third Countries

Personal data is transferred to countries outside Switzerland or the EU only if

an adequate level of data protection exists, or
appropriate contractual safeguards are in place.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to

access your personal data
rectify inaccurate data
request deletion or restriction of processing
withdraw previously given consent
data portability
lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority

Contact: support@patai.ch

11. Care, Accuracy and Feedback

We make every effort to keep this Privacy Policy in line with applicable legal requirements and current developments in data protection.

Despite careful preparation, individual statements may become outdated or incomplete. We appreciate any feedback or notices and will review and update this Privacy Policy where appropriate.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy if legal requirements or our services change.

The current version is always available on this website.