Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is of particular importance to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Beer Shop Ben Ahmed (UID: CHE-195.084.680), operating the online shop under the brand Brandysodas, collects, processes, and uses personal data when you visit https://brandysodas.ch or place orders.

We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP / DSG 2023) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Beer Shop Ben Ahmed · UID: CHE-195.084.680 · VAT: CHE-195.084.680 MWST Bahnhofstrasse 44, 3400 Burgdorf, Switzerland Email: info@brandysodas.ch

3. Categories of Personal Data

When placing an order or contacting us, we process: first and last name, billing and shipping address, email address, telephone number, order details, and communication content.

When visiting the website, we automatically collect: IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, pages visited, and date and duration of the visit. This data is used to ensure security and performance.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Order processing and delivery
  • Customer communication and support
  • Website operation and security
  • Improving user experience
  • Fulfilling legal obligations (e.g. accounting)

5. Legal Basis (Swiss DSG)

Processing is based on: contract performance (e.g. order processing), legal obligations (e.g. accounting retention periods), and legitimate interests (Art. 31 DSG), such as website security and business operations. Where processing is based on consent, it can be withdrawn at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the website: shopping cart functionality, checkout process, language preference, age verification status, and website security. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Non-essential cookies are only set after your explicit consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

7. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by individual arrangement confirmed by email. Only data necessary for processing is used. We do not store full payment details.

8. Shipping Provider

To deliver your order, we share your name and delivery address with our shipping provider (Swiss Post / Post CH AG). This data is used solely for delivery purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Should data be processed outside Switzerland, we ensure an adequate level of data protection through appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

10. Data Retention

Order and accounting data is retained for up to 10 years (statutory retention obligation). Other data is deleted or anonymised as soon as it is no longer needed.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, restricted access controls, and secure hosting infrastructure.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you have the right to: access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion where legally permissible, restrict processing, object to certain processing, and withdraw consent.

Requests can be submitted to: info@brandysodas.ch

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy & Cookie Policy at any time. The version published on this website shall apply. Last updated: June 2026.