Privacy Policy

Definitions

Publisher: The individual or entity that publishes online public communication services. Website (Site): All websites, web pages, and online services offered by the Publisher. User: The person using the Website and its services.

1- Nature of collected data

In the context of using the Websites, the Publisher may collect the following categories of data concerning its Users:

Civil status, identity, identification data…
Connection data (IP addresses, event logs…)
Location data (movements, GPS data, GSM…

2- Communication of personal data to third parties

No communication to third parties Your data will not be communicated to any third parties. However, please be informed that they may be disclosed in accordance with a law, regulation, or pursuant to a decision by a competent regulatory or judicial authority.

3- Prior information for communication of personal data to third parties in case of merger/acquisition

Prior information and opt-out opportunity before and after merger/acquisition In the event that we participate in a merger, acquisition, or any other form of asset transfer, we commit to ensuring the confidentiality of your personal data and informing you before they are transferred or subject to new privacy rules.

4- Aggregation of data

Aggregation with non-personal data We may publish, disclose, and use aggregated information (information relating to all our Users or specific groups or categories of Users that we combine in such a way that an individual User cannot be identified or mentioned) and non-personal information for industry and market analysis, demographic profiling, promotional and advertising purposes, and other commercial purposes.

Aggregation with personal data available on User’s social accounts If you connect your account to another service to make cross-posts, that service may provide us with your profile information, login information, and any other information you have authorized for disclosure. We may aggregate information relating to all our other Users, groups, accounts, and personal data available on the User.

5- Collection of identity data

Free consultation Browsing the Site does not require registration or prior identification. It can be done without providing any personal data (name, first name, address, etc.). We do not record any personal data solely for browsing the Site.

6- Collection of identification data

Use of user ID solely for access to services We use your electronic identifiers only for the duration necessary to perform the contract.

7- Geolocation

Geolocation for service provision purposes We collect and process your geolocation data to provide our services. We may use personal data to determine your real-time geographic location. In accordance with your right to object as provided by the law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you have the option to disable geolocation functions at any time.

Geolocation for cross-referencing purposes We collect and process your geolocation data to allow our services to identify intersections over time and space with other Users of the service in order to present you with crossed Users profiles. In accordance with your right to object as provided by the law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you have the option to disable geolocation functions at any time. You acknowledge that disabling these functions will prevent the service from presenting you with profiles of other Users.

Geolocation provided to partners for referencing and aggregation (with opt-in) We may collect and process your geolocation data with our partners, ensuring that the data used is anonymized. In accordance with your right to object as provided by the law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you have the option to disable geolocation functions at any time.

8- Collection of terminal data

Collection of profiling data and technical data for service provision Certain technical data from your device is automatically collected by the Site. This information includes your IP address, Internet service provider, hardware configuration, software configuration, browser type, and language… The collection of this data is necessary for the provision of services.

Collection of technical data for advertising, commercial, and statistical purposes Technical data from your device is automatically collected and stored by the Site for advertising, commercial, and statistical purposes. This information helps us personalize and continually improve your experience on our Site. We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information (name, address…) potentially attached to technical data. The collected data may be resold to third parties.

9- Cookies

Cookie retention period In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the maximum retention period for cookies is up to 13 months after their initial deposit on the User’s terminal, as well as the validity period of the User’s consent to the use of these cookies. The lifespan of cookies is not extended on each visit. Therefore, the User’s consent must be renewed at the end of this period.

Purpose of cookies Cookies may be used for statistical purposes, including optimizing the services provided to the User, based on the processing of information regarding access frequency, page customization, operations performed, and information viewed. You are informed that the Publisher may place cookies on your terminal. The cookie records information about navigation on the service (pages viewed, date and time of viewing…) that we can read during your subsequent visits.

User’s right to refuse cookies You acknowledge being informed that the Publisher may use cookies. If you do not wish cookies to be used on your terminal, most browsers allow you to disable cookies through their settings options.

10- Retention of technical data

Retention period for technical data Technical data is kept for the strictly necessary duration to achieve the purposes mentioned above.

11- Retention period for personal data and anonymization

Retention of data during the contractual relationship In accordance with Article 6-5° of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, personal data undergoing processing shall not be retained beyond the time necessary to fulfill the obligations defined at the conclusion of the contract or for the predetermined duration of the contractual relationship.

Retention of anonymized data beyond the contractual relationship/account deletion We retain personal data for the strictly necessary duration to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Beyond this duration, they will be anonymized and retained solely for statistical purposes, without any exploitation of any kind.

Deletion of data after account deletion Data purging measures are implemented to ensure effective deletion as soon as the retention or archiving period necessary for the fulfillment of the determined or imposed purposes is reached. In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you also have the right to delete your data, which you can exercise at any time by contacting the Publisher.

Deletion of data after 3 years of inactivity For security reasons, if you have not logged into the Site for a period of three years, you will receive an email inviting you to log in as soon as possible. Otherwise, your data will be deleted from our databases.

12- Account deletion

Account deletion upon request Users have the option to delete their account at any time by simply requesting it from the Publisher OR through the account deletion menu available in the account settings, if applicable.

Account deletion in case of violation of the Privacy Policy In case of violation of one or more provisions of the Privacy Policy or any other document incorporated herein by reference, the Publisher reserves the right to terminate or restrict, without prior notice and at its sole discretion, your use and access to services, your account, and all Sites.

 

13- Notification in case of detected security breach by the Publisher

User notification in case of security breach We are committed to implementing all appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security adapted to the risks of accidental or unlawful access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction of your personal data. In the event that we become aware of illegal access to your personal data stored on our servers or those of our service providers, or unauthorized access resulting in the risks identified above, we undertake to:

  • Notify you of the incident as soon as possible;
  • Investigate the causes of the incident and inform you;
  • Take necessary measures within reasonable limits to mitigate the negative effects and damages resulting from the incident.

Limitation of liability Under no circumstances do the commitments defined above regarding notification in case of security breach imply any acknowledgment of fault or liability for the occurrence of the incident in question.

14- Transfer of personal data abroad

Transfer of data to countries with an equivalent level of protection The Publisher commits to complying with applicable regulations regarding the transfer of data to foreign countries, including the following modalities:

  • The Publisher transfers personal data of its Users to countries recognized as providing an equivalent level of protection.
  • The Publisher transfers personal data of its Users outside countries recognized by the CNIL (French data protection authority) as having sufficient protection levels: The Publisher has obtained authorization from the CNIL for such transfers. To view the list of these countries: CNIL – Data protection worldwide https://www.cnil.fr/fr/la-protection-des-donnees-dans-le-monde

 

15- Modification of the privacy policy

In case of modification of this Privacy Policy, commitment not to substantially lower the confidentiality level without prior notice to the concerned individuals We commit to informing you in case of substantial modification to this Privacy Policy and not to substantially lower the confidentiality level of your data without informing you and obtaining your consent.

16- Applicable law and dispute resolution

Arbitration clause You expressly agree that any dispute arising from this Privacy Policy, including its interpretation or execution, will be subject to arbitration under the rules of the arbitration platform chosen by mutual agreement, to which you will adhere without reservation.

17- Data portability

Data portability The Publisher commits to offering you the possibility to have all your data returned to you upon simple request. This ensures that the User has better control over their data and retains the option to reuse it. These data must be provided in an open and easily reusable format.

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