Privacy Policy
1 Purpose of the Privacy Policy
1.1
This Privacy Policy explains how www.saltynfree.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal data when you visit our Website or make a purchase through our webshop. It is based on the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / DSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It also explains your rights as a data subject.
1.2
The operator of the webshop available at www.saltynfree.com is Schatz & Leu GmbH, Brandschenkestrasse 178, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland. Schatz & Leu GmbH takes data protection seriously and processes personal data responsibly and transparently.
1.3
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like further information about our data protection practices, or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
• Email: info@saltynfree.com
• Postal address: Schatz & Leu GmbH, Brandschenkestrasse 178, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland
2 Acknowledgement of the Privacy Policy
2.1
By using this Website and/or placing an order through our webshop, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2.2
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the contact details listed above.
3 Personal Data
3.1
We respect your privacy. Personal data is processed only when you actively provide it to us (for example, when placing an order or contacting us) or when it is collected automatically as part of the use of the Website (for example, technical data such as IP addresses or cookies).
3.2
When placing an order through our webshop, the following personal data is required:
• First and last name
• Full postal address
• Email address
3.3
Additional personal data may be provided voluntarily, for example when contacting customer service or subscribing to newsletters.
4 Payment Details
4.1
During the ordering process, payment data is encrypted and transmitted directly to the payment service providers integrated via Shopify. Schatz & Leu GmbH does not store or have access to your full payment details.
4.2
Depending on the selected payment method, your data may be processed by external payment service providers. The processing of payment data is governed by the privacy policies and terms of the respective providers.
4.3
By selecting a payment method, you acknowledge that the relevant payment service provider processes your personal data independently and in accordance with its own data protection regulations.
5 Use of Personal Data
5.1
We use personal data for the following purposes:
• Processing and fulfilling orders
• Payment processing
• Shipping and delivery
• Customer communication and support
• Providing information about products, services, and updates (where legally permitted)
5.2
Personal data is never sold to third parties and is not used for unauthorized commercial purposes.
6 Cookies
6.1
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to ensure the functionality of the Website, improve user experience, analyze usage, and support marketing activities.
6.2
We use different types of cookies, including:
• Essential cookies
• Functional cookies
• Performance and analytics cookies
• Marketing and social media cookies
6.3
The use of cookies that are not strictly necessary is based on your consent via our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time.
7 Log Files
7.1
When accessing the Website, certain technical data is automatically stored in log files for security and statistical purposes. This may include:
• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Accessed pages and files
• Browser type and operating system
• Referring website
7.2
This data is processed in anonymized or aggregated form and used exclusively for technical analysis, system security, and optimization of the Website. It is not used to identify individual users.
8 Analytics and Tracking Technologies
8.1
This Website may use analytics services such as Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze user behavior and improve Website performance.
8.2
Analytics data is processed only with your consent via the cookie consent banner. IP addresses are anonymized where required by law.
8.3
The collected information may be transmitted to servers outside Switzerland or the EU, including the United States. Appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
8.4
You may revoke your consent to analytics tracking at any time via the cookie settings.
9 Social Media Plugins
9.1 Facebook
Our Website may integrate social media plugins operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland. When you visit pages containing such plugins, your browser may establish a direct connection with Meta servers. We have no control over the data processed by these plugins.
9.2 Instagram
Our Website may also use plugins operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Instagram). Data processing occurs in accordance with Instagram’s own privacy policies.
9.3
If you wish to prevent social media platforms from linking your visit to your personal account, please log out of the respective platform before visiting our Website.
10 Security Measures
10.1
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
10.2
Despite these measures, data transmission over the internet may involve security risks. We cannot guarantee absolute data security but continuously improve our safeguards.
11 Your Rights
11.1
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data, unless legal retention obligations apply
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future
• Request data portability where applicable
11.2
Requests may be submitted by email to info@saltynfree.com. We may require proof of identity to process your request.
11.3
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority, in Switzerland with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), or with an EU supervisory authority where applicable.
12 Amendments to the Privacy Policy
12.1
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
12.2
The current version published on the Website is always applicable.
Schatz & Leu GmbH
Privacy Policy – 2026