Confidentiality and privacy policy

This confidentiality policy sets out clearly and precisely for Users what personal data may be collected when browsing the https://www.fdd-biotope.org website.

 

The Fonds de dotation Biotope pour la Nature – Biotope Endowment Fund for Nature – cares about protecting the privacy of visitors to its website and is committed to complying with French and European regulations regarding the personal data you may provide.

 

I – DEFINITIONS

“Personal Data” or “Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person (definition given by the GDPR).

 

“GDPR” refers to the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2016

 

“We” refers to the Fonds de dotation Biotope pour la Nature, data controller, located at 3 rue Mézin Gildon 97 354 Remire-Montjoly, registered in the SIRENE register under the number SIRET 878 963 495 00030.

 

“Website” : refers to the website accessible from the URL https://www.fdd-biotope.org.

 

“Processing” means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction (definition given by the GDPR).

 

“Users” or “you”: refers to all natural persons who browse the Website and access its functions and content (i.e. Internet users).

 

II- PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED

1. When do we collect you Personal Data

 

We collect, directly or indirectly through our service providers, personal data from you, in particular when:

– You browse our Site;

– You contact us through various channels, including contact forms, by post or by phone,

 

2. What Personal data is collected and how?

 

The list below gives you an overview of the Personal Data we process, the purposes for which it is processed and the legal basis for such processing.

 

When you make contact with our services :

 

Personal Data collected : your surname, first name, email address.

 

This data will enable us to:

– provide a personalised response to your request;

– produce statistics and satisfaction surveys;

 

Contractual performance

– User consent

– Legitimate interest

 

When browsing our Site

 

Personal data collected : Connection data, browsing data

 

This data will enable us to:

– Ensure the proper functioning of our website;

– Produce statistics;

 

Contractual execution

– User consent

– Legitimate interest

3. Who are the recipients of data

 

We commit to taking all the physical and electronic measures necessary to guarantee the security of your Personal Data.

 

Within the BIOTOPE FOR NATURE ENDOWMENT FUND, only the departments and employees who need access to your data to achieve the above-mentioned objectives are authorised to access it. The Data being Processing is intended for our internal teams and possibly for our service providers whom we may call upon in particular for the processing of orders, the management of customer opinions, statistics, audience measurement, etc. (subcontractors within the meaning of the GDPR).

 

Personal data is not transmitted to third parties.

 

Personal data may also be transmitted to any police, judicial or administrative authorities (as part of a legal obligation or in our legitimate interest).

 

 

4. What is our policy about the Personal Data of minors

 

Our Website is intended for adults or minors who have permission from their legal representative to place an order on the Site.

We do not collect or knowingly process personal data relating to minors.

 

5. How long is your data stored?

 

Personal data is stored for the duration required for the processing purposes for which it was collected except where retention for a longer duration is required by law, regulations or for trial purposes.

 

Examples:

When browsing our Site : the Data is stored 13 months maximum

When you make contact with our services : we will use the information you provide for the purpose for which you contacted us. We will delete the data you provide once the respective purpose has been fulfilled.

 

It may also be archived in an intermediate database for administrative reasons, in particular for litigation, commercial, civil or even tax purposes, as part of compliance with a legal obligation.

 

In any event, when their retention is no longer justified by legal, commercial or marketing requirements or linked to our legitimate interests, or if the User has exercised a right of modification, deletion or opposition (except in the case of retention for the purposes of complying with a legal obligation), we will make them anonymous or delete them in a secure manner.

 

6. Data transfers outside the EU

 

We do not send your data to countries outside the European Economic Area and do not process data there. However, it is possible that Data may be transferred to subcontractors or commercial partners located in other countries, particularly outside the European Union. In the event of a transfer of this type, we ensure that the Processing is carried out in accordance with this confidentiality policy and that it is governed by the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses, which make it possible to guarantee a sufficient level of protection for the Data and to ensure respect for the privacy and fundamental rights of individuals.

 

7. How to exercise your rights

 

In accordance with the French data protection law of 6 January 1978 and with the GDPR, you may access data concerning you, rectify them, ask for them to be erased and exercise your right to restrict the processing of your data. You may also withdraw your consent and establish guidelines for the management of your data after your death.

 

People can exercise their rights by sending a request accompanied by proof of identity:

 

– by post to the following address : 22 boulevard du Maréchal Foch 34 140 Mèze FRANCE

– Or by e-mail : contact@fdd-biotope.org

 

The exact procedures for exercising your rights are set out in the GDPR and also on the CNIL website.

 

Before responding to any request, we may verify your identity and/or ask you to provide further information in order to respond to your request.

 

An answer will be sent to you within one (1) month from the date of receipt of your request, which may be extended by two months in the case of complex requests.

 

If we have not responded satisfactorily to your request, you may send a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) via its website https://www.cnil.fr/en.

 

8. Security of your data

 

We commit to taking all the physical and electronic measures necessary in accordance with applicable legal provisions, to protect your Data against alteration, accidental or unlawful loss, use, disclosure or unauthorised access.

 

9. Changes to the confidentiality policy

 

We may occasionally modify this confidentiality policy (in particular due to changes in legislation or regulations). Users are therefore advised to check this page regularly for any changes or updates to this privacy policy.

III- WHAT IS OUR POLICY ON COOKIES ?

1. What is a cookie?

 

‘cookies’ are text files (.txt) placed on your computer. A website asks to store a cookie, which is a small data file (text file), on your computer when you visit it in order to memorise certain information about you, such as your language preferences or connection information. Almost all websites use cookies in order to function correctly and optimise their ergonomics and functionality.

 

2. Why we use cookies ?

 

Cookies allow us to personalise content, offer social media functionalities and analyse our traffic.

 

3. Types of cookies and other tracking devices used

 

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

 

Depending on their function and the purpose for which they are used, cookies are classified in the categories described below:

 

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

 

Cookie Durée Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Analytics”.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional 11 months The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category “Functional”.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Necessary”.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Performance”.
viewed_cookie_policy 11 months The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

 

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

 

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

 

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

 

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

 

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

 

4. Manage your preferences at any time

 

Several options are available for managing cookies. Any settings made by the User are likely to modify his/her browsing on the Website and the conditions of access to certain services requiring the use of cookies (essential/technical cookies).

 

The User may choose at any time to express and modify his/her wishes with regard to cookies, by the means described below.

 

Users can configure their browser software so that cookies are stored on their terminal or, conversely, so that they are rejected, either systematically or depending on the sender. They can also configure their browser software so that acceptance or rejection of cookies is proposed from time to time, before a cookie is likely to be stored on their terminal.

 

If the User’s browser software accepts the storage of cookies on their terminal, the cookies embedded in the pages and content they have consulted may be stored temporarily in a dedicated space on their terminal. They will only be readable there by the sender.

 

If the User refuses to accept the cookies we issue or deletes the cookies we have stored on his/her terminal, he/she will no longer be able to benefit from a certain number of functions which are nevertheless necessary for browsing certain areas of our Website. This would be the case if, for technical compatibility purposes, we are unable to recognise the type of browser used by their terminal, their language and display settings or the country from which their terminal appears to be connected to the Internet. Where applicable, we decline all responsibility for the consequences linked to the degraded operation of our services resulting from the impossibility for us to record or consult the cookies necessary for their operation and which the User has refused or deleted.

 

Each browser has a different configuration for managing cookies and choices. It is described in the help menu of the User’s browser, which will show how to modify his/her wishes with regard to cookies.

 

With Internet Explorer: follow the procedure at https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d;

 

With the Mozilla browser: follow the procedure https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox;

 

With the Chrome browser: follow the procedure https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cookie-manager/okckmdcaaieknndlpbpjjnfmbakdjnbe?hl=en;

 

With the Safari browser: follow the procedure https://support.apple.com/safari ;

 

With the Opera browser: follow the procedure https://blogs.opera.com/news/2015/08/how-to-manage-cookies-in-opera/

IV- APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

In the event of a dispute, the applicable law is French law.

 

In the event of a dispute and in the absence of an amicable agreement, the dispute will be brought before the competent court, and in the event of multiple choices, before the court in the jurisdiction of Montpellier.

 

 

 

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