1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information:When you reach out to us via email or contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Communication Data:Records of correspondence when you contact us for support or inquiries about IT technology topics.
• Newsletter Subscriptions:Email addresses provided when subscribing to our technology updates and educational content.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data:IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, and time zone settings.
• Usage Data:Information about how you navigate and interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and click patterns.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies:Data collected through cookies and tracking technologies as detailed in our Cookie Policy below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

• Providing Educational Content:To deliver IT technology insights, articles, and educational resources (Legitimate Interest).
• Communication:To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send requested information (Contractual Necessity and Consent).
• Newsletter Distribution:To send technology updates, cybersecurity alerts, and educational content you've subscribed to (Consent).
• Website Improvement:To analyze usage patterns, improve user experience, and optimize our platform's performance (Legitimate Interest).
• Security:To protect our website from security threats, prevent fraud, and ensure platform integrity (Legitimate Interest and Legal Obligation).
• Legal Compliance:To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes (Legal Obligation).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use analytics services to understand website usage and improve our educational content delivery:

• Google Analytics:We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website traffic, user behavior, and content performance. This helps us understand which IT technology topics are most valuable to our audience.
• Social Media Plugins:Our website includes links to social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram). These platforms may collect information about your visit when you interact with their buttons or links.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers:We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
• Legal Requirements:We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers:In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

7. International Data Transfers

As we operate from France within the European Union, your data is primarily processed within the EU/EEA. If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Contact Inquiries:Retained for up to 3 years after the last communication.
• Newsletter Subscriptions:Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics Data:Anonymized data retained for up to 26 months.
• Legal Obligations:Some data may be retained longer if required by law.

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption:We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Access Controls:Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.
• Regular Security Assessments:We conduct regular security reviews and updates to protect against emerging threats.
• Secure Infrastructure:Our hosting providers maintain industry-standard security certifications and practices.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to maintain the highest security standards.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for a general audience interested in IT technology and digital innovation. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to subscribers (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information for Privacy Concerns

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority: