Privacy Policy

Because trust and security come first...

To ensure you have the best possible experience, this site collects and processes some of your personal data.

We pay special attention to the protection of this data and are committed to complying with French Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technology, Files and Civil Liberties, as amended by the European Regulation 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, on the protection of personal data.

By browsing this site, you accept the collection and use of your personal data according to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

For more information on your personal data rights according to French Law, please visit the website of Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).

Collected Data

Website browsing

When visiting the site or connecting to the site via a third-party service (Google, X, LinkedIn, etc.), the following data may be collected:

– IP/MAC address
– Technical data of the browser, Internet service provider, operating system of the connection device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.)
– Connection and navigation data
– Action tracking

This data is collected automatically during the use of the site and serves a legitimate interest.

This data allows us to:
– Facilitate connection and navigation
– Improve user experience
– Detect and prevent potential security threats to users and VulpiWords
– Detect and prevent fraud and unlawful use of the site
– Update the site
– Perform statistical analyses

Retention Period: This data is retained for one (1) year after your last use of the site.

Contact

When sending an email to VulpiWords, in addition to the data collected during navigation, the following data may be collected:

Sender's email address
– Subject of the message
– Content of the message

This data is processed confidentially and used solely for the purposes of:

– Responding to the sender
– Handling the sender's request
– Solving an issue encountered by the sender
– Improving the sender's satisfaction

Retention Period: This data is retained for three (3) years after the last contact with the sender.

Recipients of the Data

Personal data collected on this site is never sold or rented to third parties.

However, this data may be transmitted to administrative or judicial authorities upon request.

It may also be transmitted to service providers or subcontractors, as well as to third-party sites accessed from the VulpiWords site, solely for the purposes listed above.

If personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Union, the transfer is conducted in accordance with the laws and standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Data Security

We make every effort to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the personal data collected via this website.

However, despite implementing all available measures, we cannot control all risks inherent in the operation and use of the Internet and cannot be held responsible for the consequences of a breach that we are unable to prevent.

Your rights regarding your Data

General Rights

Conformément à la loi n° 78-17 du 6 janvier 1978 relative à l’informatique, aux fichiers et aux libertés, modifiée par le  Règlement européen 2016/679 du 27 Avril 2016 relatif à la protection des données personnelles, vous disposez de droits sur les données vous concernant :

– Right of access
– Right to rectification
– Right to erasure
– Right to object
– Right to restriction of processing
– Right to data portability

You may withdraw your consent for data processed on this basis at any time.

Please note that modifying, objecting to, limiting the processing of, or deleting your data may result in restricted access to certain site features.

Right to Define Post-Mortem Directives

You may provide instructions regarding the handling of your data in the event of your death (retention, deletion, communication). These instructions may also designate a person responsible for their execution.
In the absence of directives, your heirs may exercise rights over your data.

Exercise of Rights

With a proof of your identity, you can exercise your rights at any time by e-mail.

In accordance with current regulations, we may not respond to requests to exercise rights if such requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive due to their number and repetitive nature.

Cookies and similar technologies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to enhance your browsing experience, track your usage patterns, and provide relevant content and advertisements. Similar technologies, such as web beacons and pixel tags, may also be used for these purposes. 

Which Cookies are used?

Like most websites and online services, this site uses cookies issued by us, as well as third-party cookies.

Cookies issued by this site are used to make it work. They ensure smooth navigation and allow us to optimize and personalize functions according to our needs.

Third-party cookies are deposited by companies not affiliated with this site. They enable statistical analysis, performance analysis, site security, personalized content suggestions, faster navigation, and an enhanced user experience.

You can view which cookies are used at any time via the cookie preference management banner, accessible by clicking on the floating button at the bottom left of each page on the site.

How to Manage Cookies?

You can accept or refuse the deposit of cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the site at any time, via the cookie preference management banner, accessible by clicking on the floating button at the bottom left of each page on the site.

Additionally, several browsers offer tools to block and delete cookies. You can modify your browser settings according to your preferences. Here are some links to help you manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you use a different browser, please refer to its documentation.

What happens to Cookies?

The data collected, processed, and used is detailed earlier in this Privacy Policy.

The maximum retention period for cookies is 13 months. You can obtain more information about each cookie deposited via your browser. For Google Chrome, for example, click on the button located to the left of the URL bar.

Applicable Law and Remedies

This Privacy Policy is subject to French law.

In the event of a dispute regarding the processing of personal data, both you as users and we undertake to first seek an amicable solution in good faith.

Failing that, you may file a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).