Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter the “Privacy Policy”) applies to any person who browses the Website (namely L’Élanographe’s Institutional Portal and the Platforms to which it links), uses the various admission and registration services available on the Platforms (hereinafter the “Services”) and/or interacts with L’Élanographe in connection with the use of the Website (hereinafter the “User” or “Users”).

L’Élanographe, as data controller, endeavours and undertakes to protect Users’ privacy in accordance with legal requirements, particularly French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, as amended (the “Data Protection Act”), and any legislation or directive supplementing or replacing it, as well as European Regulation 2016/679 on the protection of personal data (the “GDPR”).

One of the principal purposes of this Privacy Policy is to inform Users about how L’Élanographe protects the personal data it collects through the Website. By providing personal data when using the Website and the Services, the User acknowledges that they have read this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. Unless otherwise specified in this Privacy Policy, capitalised terms defined in the Terms of Use have the same meaning in this Privacy Policy.

Data Collected by L’Élanographe

Through the Institutional Portal, L’Élanographe may collect and process the following User data, particularly through the contact form or email newsletter: title, surname, first name, status, email address, telephone number and socio-professional category.

Information that Users are required to provide on the Website is identified at the time of collection and on the relevant forms by an asterisk and/or a list of mandatory fields. Failure to provide an answer, or any answer L’Élanographe considers irregular, may result in L’Élanographe declining to process the User’s request.

L’Élanographe may invite Users to provide certain personal data for direct marketing or promotional communications, such as newsletters and event invitations. Users may unsubscribe at any time, at a minimum by email or through a dedicated interface.

Purposes of Processing

As data controller, L’Élanographe collects Users’ personal data lawfully and fairly, respecting their rights. The primary purpose of collecting personal data is to provide Users with a safe, optimal, efficient and personalised experience.

The information collected by L’Élanographe, including personal data, is used for the following purposes:

• Sending newsletters and other direct marketing communications, with the User’s consent;
• Communicating with Users and responding to their questions;
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Collected Through Cookies

We may use cookies on the Website. Cookies are small files stored on the User’s computer or any electronic communications device used to browse the Website. These files allow the Website and the User’s browser to exchange information about the browsing session.

L’Élanographe uses the following cookies:

• Navigation cookies: These cookies are essential to the proper functioning of the Website and its features. They do not collect information intended for direct marketing or targeted advertising;
• Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how Users collectively use the Website. In particular, they help identify popular sections and count visits. This information allows the Website’s content to be adapted to Users’ needs and helps improve the services offered and their usability. The Website uses Google Analytics to analyse data for statistical purposes.

Please note that configuring your browser to reject cookies placed by L’Élanographe may make certain features or pages of the Website difficult or impossible to access.

You can accept or reject cookies by changing your browser settings. You can delete all cookies stored in your browser’s cookie folder. Each browser provides different procedures for managing these settings, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

Data Retention Period

We will retain the data collected in accordance with applicable legislation and limitation periods.

Under the French Data Protection Act, Users have the right to access, rectify and erase their personal data. They may also object to the processing of their personal data on legitimate grounds. In addition, they may give L’Élanographe specific instructions on how to use their data after their death.

To exercise these rights, Users may send a request to contact@elanographe.com.

Users also have the right to object, free of charge, to L’Élanographe’s use of their personal data for direct marketing purposes.

Users’ Rights Regarding Their Personal Data

To exercise these rights, Users may send a request to contact@elanographe.com. L’Élanographe may ask Users to provide proof of identity before responding to their request.

Accuracy of Personal Data

Users undertake to ensure that the personal data they provide about themselves on the Website is up to date, accurate, complete and unambiguous.

Disclosure of Users’ Personal Data

L’Élanographe undertakes to keep all personal data collected through the Website and to share it only in certain circumstances and in accordance with applicable regulations.

In particular, L’Élanographe may grant access to Users’ personal data to third-party service providers acting as data processors to perform services related to the Website, including hosting, storage, analytics, data processing, database management and IT maintenance.

These providers act only on L’Élanographe’s instructions. They will access Users’ personal data solely to perform these services and will be subject to the same security and confidentiality obligations as L’Élanographe.

Users’ personal data may also be shared with third parties for the following reasons:

• In response to judicial or administrative proceedings of any kind, or law enforcement measures requested by the competent authorities;
• To comply with legal obligations, protect an individual’s rights and/or safety, protect L’Élanographe’s rights and property, including ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy, and prevent fraud, security issues or technical problems.

Transfers of Users’ Personal Data

L’Élanographe does not transfer personal data collected through the Website outside the European Economic Area.

Security and Protection of Users’ Personal Data

The security of personal data is one of L’Élanographe’s priorities. L’Élanographe undertakes to take all reasonable administrative and technical measures to prevent the disclosure, use, alteration or destruction of personal data provided by a User, including access controls, password security and access based on specific authorisations.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy is available on the Website at all times. L’Élanographe reserves the right to amend it at any time. The amended Privacy Policy will take effect on the date it is published on the Website.

Contacting L’Élanographe

If Users have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, they may contact L’Élanographe at contact@elanographe.com.