Privacy Policy

1. Preamble

This Privacy Policy describes how ADEPT (hereinafter "we", "our", "ADEPT") collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you use our website ad-ept.fr (hereinafter "the Site").

By accessing the Site and providing us with your personal data, you accept the conditions described in this Policy. If you do not accept these conditions, please do not use the Site.

2. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:

3. Data Collected

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

4. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to your contact requests and follow up on our exchanges.
• To send you our newsletter and keep you informed of our activities, events and projects (with your consent).
• To process your donations and issue corresponding tax receipts.
• To ensure the security of the Site and prevent abuse.
• To analyze and improve the operation of the Site.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: for sending newsletters and using non-essential cookies.
• Performance of a contract: for processing donations.
• Legitimate interest: to improve the Site, ensure its security and respond to your contact requests.
• Legal obligation: to comply with our accounting and tax obligations.

6. Data Recipients

Your personal data may be transmitted to the following recipients:

• Authorized ADEPT personnel: within the limits of their respective responsibilities.
• Technical service providers: Site host, newsletter service, secure payment platform (subcontractors acting on our behalf).
• Competent authorities: in case of legal obligation or to protect our rights.

We ensure that these third parties respect the confidentiality and security of your personal data.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze Site usage.

8. Retention Period

Your personal data is retained for the following periods:

• Contact form: 3 years from our last exchange.
• Newsletter: until you unsubscribe or 3 years of inactivity.
• Donations: 10 years to comply with our accounting and tax obligations.
• Connection data: 12 months maximum.

At the end of these periods, your data is deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: to obtain confirmation that your data is being processed and obtain a copy.
• Right to rectification: to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to restriction of processing: to request suspension of processing of your data.
• Right to portability: to receive your data in a structured and commonly used format.
• Right to object: to object to the processing of your data for legitimate reasons.
• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us by email at info@ad-ept.fr specifying the purpose of your request and including a copy of proof of identity.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights are not being respected.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS).
• Use of secure servers and firewalls.
• Limiting access to data to authorized personnel only.
• Raising awareness among our team about data protection issues.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

11. Data Transfer Outside the EU

Your personal data is hosted within the European Union. In the event that a transfer to a third country is necessary (for example, for the use of certain services), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decision, etc.).

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an indication of the date of last update. We encourage you to regularly consult this page to be aware of any changes.

If the changes are substantial, we will inform you by email (if you have provided us with your address) or via a visible notice on the Site.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us: