Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how paterhn GmbH ("paterhn", "we", "us") collects and processes personal data when you use https://www.paterhn.ai (the "Website") and when you contact us.
It is written to support compliance with Swiss data protection law (revised Federal Act on Data Protection) and, where applicable, the EU/EEA/UK GDPR.
1) Controller and contact
Controller: paterhn GmbH
Registered address: Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
2) What personal data we collect
A) Data you provide to us
Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email, company, phone number)
- The content of your message / inquiry
- Any information you choose to include when contacting us
B) Data collected automatically (usage / technical data)
When you visit the Website, we may collect technical and usage information such as:
- IP address (and derived approximate location such as country/region)
- Device and browser information
- Referrer URL
- Pages viewed and interactions
- Date/time of access
- Error logs
C) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookies Policy for details and your choices.
3) Why we process personal data and legal bases (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Typical data | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Operate, secure, and maintain the Website | Technical/usage data, logs | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Respond to inquiries and communicate with you | Contact data, message content | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) and/or steps prior to entering a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Improve the Website (analytics) | Usage data, cookie identifiers | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where required |
| Marketing communications (e.g., newsletter) | Email, preferences | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where required; you can withdraw at any time |
| Comply with legal obligations | As required | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Under Swiss law, we process personal data in accordance with applicable requirements and principles (lawfulness, proportionality, purpose limitation, data security, etc.).
4) Sharing and disclosures
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers that help us operate the Website and communications (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate contractual safeguards.
- Professional advisors (e.g., legal, auditors) when necessary.
- Authorities if required by law.
We do not sell personal data.
5) International data transfers
Your personal data may be processed in Switzerland, the EU/EEA, and other countries where we or our service providers operate.
Where transfers to countries without an adequate level of protection occur, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) as required by applicable law.
6) Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:
- Inquiry data: typically retained for the duration of the conversation and a reasonable follow-up period (e.g., 12-24 months), unless a longer retention is required (e.g., for legal claims).
- Technical logs: typically retained for a limited period (e.g., days to months) unless security needs require longer retention.
- Marketing subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
7) Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8) Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Delete data (in certain cases)
- Restrict or object to processing (in certain cases)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Data portability (where GDPR applies)
To exercise your rights, contact us: Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Complaints
- Switzerland: You may contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
- EU/EEA/UK (where GDPR applies): You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
9) Children
The Website is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date indicates when it was last revised.