Definitions

Publisher: The individual, whether a natural person or a legal entity, who publishes the online communication services.
Website: The collection of websites, web pages, and online services offered by the Publisher.
User: The individual using the Website and its services.

1- Nature of the data collected

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

• Civil status, identity, identification data...
• Connection data (IP addresses, event logs...)

2- Communication of personal data to third parties

Your data is not subject to any communication to third parties. However, please note that they may be disclosed in accordance with a law, regulation, or by decision of a competent regulatory or judicial authority.

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

Prior notice 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 such data is transferred or subjected to new privacy policies.

4- Aggregation of data

Aggregation with non-personal data
We may publish, disclose, and use aggregated information (information about 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 referenced) and non-personal information for sector 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 an account of another service in order to cross-post, that service may provide us with your profile information, login details, as well as any other information you have authorized for disclosure. We may aggregate information relating to all our other Users, groups, accounts, with the personal data available on the User.

5- Collection of identity data

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

6- Collection of identification data

Use of User ID for matching and commercial offers
We use your electronic identifiers to search for existing connections via email address or other services. Your contact information may be used to enable others to find your account, including through third-party services and client applications. You can upload your address book so that we can help you find acquaintances on our network or allow other users of our network to find you. We may offer suggestions to you and other network users based on contacts imported from your address book. We may also collaborate with companies offering incentive offers. To support this type of promotion and incentive offer, we may share your electronic identifier.

7- Geolocation

Geolocation for service provision
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 Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you have the option, at any time, to disable geolocation functions.

Geolocation for cross-referencing purposes
We collect and process your geolocation data to allow our services to identify points of intersection in time and space with other Users of the service in order to present you with profiles of intersected Users. In accordance with your right of opposition provided by the law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you have the possibility, at any time, to deactivate geolocation functions. You acknowledge that the service will then be unable to present you with profiles of other Users.

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

8- Collection of terminal data

Collection of profiling data and technical data for service provision
Some of your device's technical data is collected automatically 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 continuously improve your experience on our Site. We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information (such as name, address, etc.) that may be associated with technical data. The collected data may be resold to third parties.

9- Cookies

Cookie storage duration
In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the maximum storage duration for cookies is 13 months from their initial deposit in the User's terminal, as is the validity period of the User's consent to the use of these cookies. The lifespan of cookies is not extended with each visit. Therefore, the User's consent must be renewed after this period.

Cookie purpose
Cookies may be used for statistical purposes, notably to optimize services provided to the User, based on the processing of information regarding access frequency, page customization, operations performed, and information consulted.
You are informed that the Publisher may place cookies on your terminal. The cookie records information related to navigation on the service (pages visited, date and time of consultation...) that we may read during your 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 for cookies to be used on your terminal, most browsers allow you to disable cookies through the settings options.

10- Conservation of technical data

Duration of technical data storage
Technical data is retained for the duration strictly necessary to achieve the purposes outlined above.

11- Duration of personal data retention and anonymization

Retention of data for the duration of 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 for the performance of 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 for the strictly necessary duration to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Beyond this period, they will be anonymized and kept solely for statistical purposes and will not be exploited in any way.

Data deletion after account deletion
Data purging mechanisms are implemented to ensure effective deletion as soon as the retention or archiving period necessary for the accomplishment of the determined or imposed purposes is reached. In accordance with the law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, you also have a right to delete your data which you can exercise at any time by contacting the Publisher.

Data deletion after 3 years of inactivity
For security reasons, if you have not authenticated yourself on 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
The User has the option to delete their Account at any time, either by a simple request to the Publisher OR through the Account deletion menu in the Account settings, if available.

Account deletion in case of privacy policy violation
In the event of a breach 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 any prior notice and at its sole discretion, your use and access to the services, your account, and all the Sites.

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

User information 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, unauthorized, 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 about them ;
• Take necessary measures within reasonable limits to mitigate the negative effects
  and damages that may result from said incident.

Limitation of liability
Under no circumstances shall the commitments defined in the above point regarding notification in the event of a security breach be construed as an acknowledgment of fault or liability regarding the occurrence of the incident in question.

14- Transfer of personal data abroad

No Transfer Outside the European Union
The Publisher undertakes not to transfer the personal data of its Users outside the European Union. Link to CNIL's page on data protection worldwide :
https://www.cnil.fr/fr/la-protection-des-donnees-dans-le-mondehttps://www.cnil.fr/fr/la-protectiondes-donnees-dans-le-monde

15- Modification of the privacy policy

In case of modification of this Privacy Policy, we commit not to substantially lower the level of confidentiality without prior notification to the individuals concerned. We undertake to inform you in the event of a substantial modification of this Privacy Policy, and not to substantially lower the level of confidentiality of your data without informing you and obtaining your consent.

16- Applicable law and recourse procedures

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

17- Data portability

Data portability
The Publisher undertakes to provide you with the opportunity to have all data concerning you returned to you upon simple request. The User is thus guaranteed better control of their data and retains the possibility of reusing it. This data must be provided in an open and easily reusable format.