Helvetic Mercenaries GmbH and affiliated organizations

Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal data matters to us. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we process it, for which purposes, and what rights you have regarding your data. It applies to all services, websites, registration and ticket forms, email communication and all activities of Helvetic Mercenaries GmbH and all affiliated organizations, in particular in connection with the Gladiators Basel Game Days at Stadion Rankhof, Basel.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing is:

Helvetic Mercenaries GmbH, Viale Bartolomeo Papio 3, 6612 Ascona, Switzerland. Email: privacy@helveticmercenaries.ch

2. What data we collect

We process personal data that you provide to us directly, for example:

  • First and last name
  • Contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • Payment data in connection with purchases or ticket bookings
  • Usage data from website visits (e.g. IP address, visit duration, browser information)
  • Data in connection with ticket reservations, game entry, stadium tours or events

We also process technical data through our website, for example via cookies or tracking technologies.

3. Purpose and legal basis of processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To fulfil contractual services (e.g. ticket bookings, event organisation)
  • To manage our services and communicate with you
  • To optimise our website functions and security measures
  • To send marketing communications, where you have consented

Processing is based either on legal grounds, your consent, or our legitimate interest in the efficient organisation of our activities.

4. Disclosure to third parties

We only share personal data where this is necessary to fulfil a contract (e.g. with payment or IT service providers), or where legal obligations require it. External service providers must guarantee the security of your data.

5. International transfers

Personal data may be transferred within our organisation or to service providers in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place or obtain your consent where required.

6. Data security

We take technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse or unauthorised access. Access to personal data is granted only to authorised staff and partners who need it to perform their duties.

7. Retention period

Your personal data is stored only as long as required for the respective purposes or as statutory retention periods apply (e.g. tax retention obligations). After that, the data is deleted or anonymised.

8. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site functional, analyse usage behaviour and personalise content. You can object to the use of cookies in your browser settings.

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at football@helveticmercenaries.ch.

10. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy as needed. The current version is always published on our website.

Last updated: February 2026. Controller: Helvetic Mercenaries GmbH