

DATA PRIVACY
1. Introduction
The protection of your personal data is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data in connection with our website and our role as an intermediary.
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and – where applicable – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
2. Data Controllers
Pfister LL Watersports
Sonnhaldenstrasse 46
CH-8107 Buchs, Switzerland
E-Mail: aline@ll-watersports.com
Responsible for data processing in connection with the website, the mediation of services, and payment handling.
Lost Lagoon Egypt
Km10, Safaga – Al Qusair Rd.
Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
E-Mail: info@lost-lagoon.com
Independently responsible for data processing related to the provision of services on site (watersports activities, accommodation, transfers).
3. Note on Service Provision
All services booked through this website are provided exclusively by Lost Lagoon Egypt.
Pfister LL Watersports acts as an intermediary and handles the payment process. The service contract is concluded directly between the customer and Lost Lagoon Egypt.
Personal data required for the provision of services will be shared with Lost Lagoon Egypt.
4. Categories of Data Processed
We process the following categories of personal data:
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Master data (name, address)
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Contact data (email address, phone number)
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Booking data (services booked, duration of stay, flight details for transfers)
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Communication data (emails, WhatsApp messages)
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Payment information (bank transfer details; no storage of credit card data)
5. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
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Mediation of requested services
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Preparation and execution of the contract with Lost Lagoon Egypt
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Payment processing (collection) and accounting
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Communication related to bookings and inquiries
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Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. record-keeping requirements)
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Sending newsletters (only with consent)
6. Legal Bases
Where the GDPR applies, data processing is based on:
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Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
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Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)
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Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating and mediating services)
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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent, e.g. newsletters)
Under Swiss law (FADP), processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
7. Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with the following recipients where necessary:
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Lost Lagoon Egypt (for service provision)
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Banks / payment providers in Switzerland (payment processing)
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Mailchimp (newsletter distribution)
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IT and communication service providers (e.g. hosting, email, website operation)
No further data will be shared with third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred to the following countries:
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Egypt (service provision)
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United States (e.g. Mailchimp)
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Israel, EU, or United States (Wix infrastructure)
Some of these countries do not provide a level of data protection comparable to Switzerland or the EU.
Transfers are carried out:
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for the performance of a contract (Art. 49 GDPR / applicable Swiss law)
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and, where required, based on standard contractual clauses or comparable safeguards
9. Newsletter
Newsletters are sent via Mailchimp (USA).
Subscription is voluntary. You may withdraw your consent at any time, for example via the unsubscribe link included in each newsletter.
10. Website, Cookies and Server Log Data
This website is operated via Wix.
Wix may use technically necessary and optional cookies. Details can be managed via the cookie banner on the website.
When visiting the website, server log data is automatically collected (e.g. IP address, browser type, time of access).
This data is used to ensure system security and is processed based on our legitimate interest.
11. Contact Forms and Communication
If you contact us via a contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your request.
Communication via WhatsApp is voluntary. Data may be processed on servers outside Switzerland and the EU.
12. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.
Accounting-related data is retained for 10 years in accordance with Swiss legal requirements.
13. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
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Access restrictions
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Password protection
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SSL/TLS encryption
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Careful selection of service providers
14. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable data protection law:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification
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Right to erasure
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Right to restriction of processing
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Right to data portability (where applicable)
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Right to withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address provided above.
15. Changes
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The version published on this website shall apply.