Definitions
The Publisher: The natural or legal person who publishes online public communication services.
The Site: All websites, web pages, and online services offered by the Publisher.
The User: Any person using the Site and its services.
1. Nature of the data collected
As part of the use of the Site, the Publisher may collect the following categories of data concerning its Users:
- Civil status, identity, and identification data
- Connection data (IP addresses, event logs, etc.)
2. Disclosure of personal data to third parties
No disclosure to third parties
Your data is not disclosed to any third parties. However, you are informed that it may be disclosed pursuant to a law, regulation, or a decision by a competent regulatory or judicial authority.
3. Prior information regarding disclosure of personal data to third parties in the event of a merger / acquisition
Prior information and opt-out possibility before and after the merger / acquisition
In the event that we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or any other form of asset transfer, we undertake to ensure the confidentiality of your personal data and to inform you before such data is transferred or becomes subject to new privacy rules.
4. Data aggregation
Aggregation with non-personal data
We may publish, disclose, and use aggregated information (information relating to all our Users or to specific groups or categories of Users, combined in such a way that an individual User can no longer be identified) and non-personal information for industry and market analysis, demographic profiling, promotional and advertising purposes, and other business purposes.
Aggregation with personal data available on the User’s social accounts
If you connect your account to an account from another service to enable cross-posting, that service may provide us with your profile information, login details, and any other information you have authorized to be disclosed. We may aggregate information relating to all our other Users, groups, accounts, and the personal data available about the User.
5. Collection of identity data
Free access
Browsing the Site does not require registration or prior identification. It can be done without providing any personal data (surname, first name, address, etc.). We do not record any personal data for simple consultation of the Site.
6. Collection of identification data
Use of the User’s identifier solely for access to services
We use your electronic identifiers only for and during the performance of the contract.
7. Collection of device data
No collection of technical data
We do not collect or retain any technical data from your device (IP address, Internet service provider, etc.).
8. Cookies
Cookie retention period
In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the maximum retention period for cookies is 13 months after their initial placement on the User’s device, as is the validity period of the User’s consent to the use of such cookies. The lifespan of cookies is not extended with each visit. User consent must therefore be renewed after this period.
Purpose of cookies
Cookies may be used for statistical purposes, in particular to optimize the services provided to the User, based on the processing of information relating to access frequency, page customization, actions carried out, and information consulted.
You are informed that the Publisher may place cookies on your device. The cookie records information relating to browsing on the service (pages visited, date and time of visit, etc.) which we may read during subsequent visits.
User’s right to refuse cookies
You acknowledge that you have been informed that the Publisher may use cookies. If you do not wish cookies to be used on your device, most browsers allow you to disable cookies through their settings options.
9. Retention of technical data
Retention period
Technical data is retained only for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes outlined above.
10. Retention period of personal data and anonymization
Retention during the contractual relationship
In accordance with Article 6(5) of French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on data processing, data files, and individual liberties, personal data subject to processing is not retained beyond the time necessary to fulfill the obligations defined at the time of contract conclusion or for the predefined duration of the contractual relationship.
Retention of anonymized data beyond the contractual relationship / after account deletion
We retain personal data only for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Beyond this period, the data is anonymized and retained exclusively for statistical purposes and will not be used for any other purpose.
Deletion of data after account deletion
Data purge mechanisms are implemented to ensure effective deletion once the necessary retention or archiving period has expired. In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, you also have the right to delete your data at any time by contacting the Publisher.
Deletion 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 promptly; failing this, your data will be deleted from our databases.
11. Account deletion
Deletion at the User’s request
The User may delete their Account at any time by simple request to the Publisher or via the account deletion option available in the account settings, where applicable.
Deletion in the event of a breach of the Privacy Policy
In the event of a breach of one or more provisions of this Privacy Policy or any other document incorporated herein by reference, the Publisher reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to terminate or restrict your use of and access to the services, your account, and all Sites.
12. Information in the event of a security breach detected by the Publisher
User notification in the event of a security breach
We undertake to implement all appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks of accidental, unauthorized, or unlawful access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction of personal data concerning you.
Should we become aware of unlawful access to personal data concerning you stored on our servers or those of our service providers, or of unauthorized access resulting in the realization of the identified risks, we undertake to:
- Notify you of the incident as soon as possible;
- Examine the causes of the incident and inform you;
- Take the necessary measures, within reasonable limits, to mitigate negative effects and potential damage resulting from the incident.
Limitation of liability
The commitments defined above regarding notification in the event of a security breach shall not be construed as any acknowledgment of fault or liability for the occurrence of the incident.
13. Transfer of personal data abroad
No transfer outside the European Union
The Publisher undertakes not to transfer Users’ personal data outside the European Union.
The Publisher may transfer Users’ personal data to countries recognized as offering an equivalent level of data protection.
If the Publisher transfers Users’ personal data to countries not recognized by the CNIL as offering an adequate level of protection, the Publisher has obtained authorization from the CNIL to carry out such transfers.
To view the list of these countries: CNIL – Data protection around the world.
14. Amendments to the Privacy Policy
Commitment not to substantially reduce the level of confidentiality without prior notice
We undertake to inform you of any substantial changes to this Privacy Policy and not to substantially reduce the level of protection of your data without informing you and obtaining your consent.
15. Governing law and dispute resolution
Arbitration clause
You expressly agree that any dispute arising from this Privacy Policy, in particular its interpretation or execution, shall be subject to an arbitration procedure governed by the rules of an arbitration platform chosen by mutual agreement, to which you shall adhere without reservation.
16. Data portability
Right to data portability
The Publisher undertakes to provide you, upon simple request, with all data concerning you. This guarantees the User better control over their data and the ability to reuse it. Such data will be provided in an open and easily reusable format.