Privacy policy

Last updated: 22.07.2026

DEFINITION

We, us, our, Seller: Khoon Markt GmbH, Metzgergasse 10, CH-9000 St.Gallen, Switzerland, UID: CHE-157.945.476

You, Customer, User, Visitor: website user

PID: personally identifiable data within the meaning of the FADP.

Cookies: small text files stored on your computer or device and saved by your browser which are used by websites to enhance user navigation, improve the overall browsing experience, and increase the security of the site. Such files may also be used for analytical purposes and to enable us to recognize you upon a future visit. 

FADP: Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (as amended)
FDPIC: Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679, as amended)

Third-Party Websites:  websites that (i) are not affiliated with us, (ii) are beyond our control, or (iii) are not covered by this Privacy Policy.

SCOPE and VALIDITY

This Privacy Policy explains how Khoon Markt GmbH processes personal data of visitors and customers on its website at the address: https://khoon-markt.ch/en. This online store and website is powered by Shopify, an online platform which enables us to provide online services related to this store and website. Protecting your privacy and personal data is our priority. We comply with the FADP and, where applicable, the GDPR.

We may update this policy from time to time notably to reflect changes and modifications in the applicable laws and regulations.

DATA CONTROLLER

Khoon Markt GmbH
Metzgergasse 10
CH-9000 St.Gallen
Switzerland
UID: CHE-157.945.476
Email:  privacy@khoon-markt.com 
Phone: +41 71 553 1580
Responsible person for data protection: Mr. J. Patrick Perrin ( Manager)

Personal Information We Collect or Process

We collect the following categories of PID when you use our website, shop online, or contact us:

  • Identification and contact data: including name, address, email, phone number.
  • Order and payment data: including order history, billing details, payment method.
  • Technical data: including IP address, device type, browser, and access logs.
  • Communication data: including messages via contact forms or email.
  • Usage information: including preferences, feedback, or subscribed newsletters.

PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders and deliveries
  • To manage payments and invoicing
  • To provide customer service and respond to inquiries
  • To operate and improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations, including alcohol age verification
  • For marketing (e.g. newsletters), only if you have consented

COOKIES and TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tools to ensure the functionality of our online shop and analyze website traffic:

  • Essential cookies: required for the website’s operation.
  • Analytical cookies: used to improve content and usability (only with consent).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
Other tracking technologies may include, but are not limited to, plug-ins from social media networks such as Facebook, Instagram, or others. These networks may use their own cookies or analytical tools to monitor user behavior and interactions. The operation and data collection of these technologies are exclusively managed by their respective owners, over which we have no control. You may modify how these networks collect and process your PID by adjusting your privacy settings directly within their platforms or privacy management tools. 

DISCLOSURE OF DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

We only share personal data when necessary:

  • With Shopify, as it manages the platform and provides the necessary services for the operation of our online store and website.
  • With logistics and postal providers for order shipments.
  • With payment processors (e.g. TWINT, SumUp, Stripe, PayPal, PostFinance).
  • With Shopify, IT service providers hosting our website.
  • With Shopify, its business and marketing partners for marketing and tailored advertising purposes.

All service providers are contractually obligated to handle data confidentially and securely.

DATA STORAGE and RETENTION

Your data is stored securely in Switzerland or the EU, protected by technical and organizational safeguards. We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law (e.g. accounting retention periods). Regarding the storage of your data by Shopify, please refer to Shopify’s Consumer Privacy Policy.

    DATA TRANSFERS ABROAD

    Data may be transferred abroad only if the destination country ensures an adequate level of data protection as defined by the FDPIC, or if appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses) are in place.

    USER'S RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTED PID

    You have the following rights under the FADP:

    • Right to information and access to your stored data.
    • Right to correction of inaccurate data.
    • Right to deletion, restriction, or objection to processing.
    • Right to withdraw consent (for marketing data).

    Requests to exercise your data protection rights must be sent exclusively to:  privacy@khoon-markt.com. In order to process your request properly, please include a detailed description of your demand and provide appropriate identification documents verifying your identity. The identification information should include your full name, postal address, and email address. Without these details, we cannot ensure adequate verification and the correct handling of your request.

    DATA SECURITY

    We employ current technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss.

    AGE RESTRICTION FOR ALCOHOL SALES

    For purchases including alcoholic beverages, we verify that customers meet the legal minimum age requirements under Swiss law. Personal data provided for this verification is used exclusively for compliance purposes.

    LINKS TO OTHER THIRD-PARTIES WEBSITES

    This website may contain links to Third-Party Websites. These links are provided solely for your convenience. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or responsibility for the content of such Third-Party Websites. We are not responsible for the content, operation, or privacy practices of Third-Party Websites, which may collect and use personal data in ways different from ours. Your use of such Third-Party Websites is at your own risk, and you should review their respective privacy policies for relevant information before providing them with any personal data. Other parties may also collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites when you use our website or related services.

    UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available at here.