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E-BooksPRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: July 11, 2025
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Website: french-expressions.com
Owner: Alexis Cottray
Contact: Please use our contact form at /contact for any inquiries
Host: LWS.fr
Platform: Elementor
Owner: Alexis Cottray
Contact: Please use our contact form at /contact for any inquiries
Host: LWS.fr
Platform: Elementor
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Name: Alexis Cottray
- Contact: Via contact form at french-expressions.com/contact
3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter subscription: Email address, name (if provided)
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, message content
- Comments: Name, email address, comment content
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Google Analytics data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Session data, preferences, website usage patterns
4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
4.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, cookies (where required)
- Legitimate interest: Website analytics, improving user experience
- Contract performance: Responding to contact form inquiries
4.2 Purposes of Data Processing
- Send newsletters and educational content about French expressions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
5. DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES
5.1 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics & Tag Manager
- Purpose: Website analytics and tracking
- Data shared: Anonymized usage data, IP addresses
- Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Mailchimp
- Purpose: Newsletter management and email marketing
- Data shared: Email addresses, subscription preferences
- Privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
5.2 Data Sharing Policy
- We DO NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with external companies for marketing purposes
- Data is only shared with trusted service providers necessary for website operation
- All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and bound by data protection agreements
6. DATA RETENTION
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact form data: 3 years for customer service purposes
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookies: As specified in our cookie policy
7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
7.1 Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
7.2 Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
7.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Request deletion of your personal data
7.4 Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we use your data
7.5 Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service
7.6 Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions or cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us via our contact form at /contact
8. NEWSLETTER AND UNSUBSCRIBE
- Newsletter subscriptions are automatically added to our Mailchimp list
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email
- Unsubscribe requests are processed immediately
- You can also contact us directly to manage your subscription
9. COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website functionality
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
10. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting with LWS.fr
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some of our service providers (Google, Mailchimp) may process data outside the EU. These transfers are protected by:
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard contractual clauses
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR
12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. CONTACT AND COMPLAINTS
14.1 Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us via our contact form at: french-expressions.com/contact
14.2 Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For users in France: Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL)
Website: https://www.cnil.fr/
Website: https://www.cnil.fr/
This privacy policy is effective as of July 11, 2025, and complies with GDPR requirements for french-expressions.com