PRIVACY POLICY
DECARBON8 SAS
The Purpose of This Privacy Policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site about the personal data we will collect as well as the following information, where applicable:
a. The personal data we will collect
b. The use of the collected data
c. Who has access to the collected data
d. The rights of users of the site
e. The site's cookie policy
This privacy policy operates in conjunction with the terms and conditions of use of our site.
Applicable Laws
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD), this privacy policy complies with the following regulations.
Personal data must be:
a. Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in relation to the data subject (lawfulness, fairness, transparency);
b. Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes shall not be considered incompatible with the initial purposes (purpose limitation);
c. Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed (data minimization);
d. Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay (accuracy);
e. Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes, subject to the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures required by the GDPR in order to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subject (storage limitation);
f. Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, using appropriate technical or organizational measures (integrity and confidentiality).
Processing is lawful only if, and to the extent that, at least one of the following applies:
a. The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes;
b. Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract;
c. Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;
d. Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person;
e. Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
f. Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.
For residents of the State of California, this privacy policy aims to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, the state's legislation will apply. If we identify any inconsistencies, we will amend our policy to comply with the relevant law.
Consent
Users agree that by using our site, they consent to:
a. The conditions stated in this privacy policy, and
b. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this policy.
Personal Data We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
a. IP address
b. Location
c. Links a user clicks while using the site
d. Content the user views on the site
Non-Automatically Collected Data
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site:
a. First name and last name
b. Email
This data may be collected through the following methods:
- Newsletter signup
Please note that we only collect data that assists us in achieving the goal stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect additional data without informing you beforehand.
How We Use Personal Data
Personal data collected on our site will only be used for the purposes specified in this policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose.
The data we automatically collect is used for the following purposes:
a. Statistics
b. Content improvement
c. Adding new languages
The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
a. Communication
b. Marketing
With Whom We Share Personal Data
Employees
We may disclose any user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs it to achieve the purposes stated in this policy.
Third Parties
We may share user data with the following third parties:
- None
We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:
- None
Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.
Other Disclosures
We commit to not selling or sharing your data with third parties, except in the following cases:
a. If required by law
b. If required for any legal proceeding
c. To establish or protect our legal rights
d. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company
e. If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible and do not have control over their privacy policies and practices.
How Long We Store Personal Data
We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is collected.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
To ensure the security of your data, we use secure data creation and storage software accessible only by the president of DECARBON8 SAS, protected by secure passwords with two-factor authentication. These services are regularly updated to ensure optimal security of your data. In the event of a data breach discovery, the company commits to promptly contacting the affected users.
While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, there is always a risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be, at times, insecure, and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.
Minors
The RGPD specifies that individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for data collection purposes. Minors must have the consent of a legal guardian for their data to be collected, processed, and used.
Your Rights as a User
Under the RGPD, users have the following rights as data subjects:
a. Right of access
b. Right to rectification
c. Right to erasure
d. Right to restriction of processing
e. Right to data portability
f. Right to object
Further information on these rights can be found in chapters 3 (articles 12-23) of the RGPD.
How to Modify, Delete, or Contest Collected Data
If you wish for your information to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:
Stanislas Guillemot
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file stored on a user's hard drive by the website. Its purpose is to collect data regarding the user's browsing habits.
We use the following types of cookies on our site:
- Functional cookies
We use them to remember all the selections you make on our site so they are saved for your next visits.
- Analytical cookies
This allows us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data on the content you access and engage with while using our site.
You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.
Changes
This privacy policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to account for any changes in our data collection process. We recommend that our users check our policy periodically to ensure they are informed of any updates. If necessary, we may inform users via email of changes to this policy.
Contact
If you have any questions for us, feel free to contact us using the following:
Effective Date: January 26, 2024