Definitions
- The Publisher: Benilar, publisher of online public communication services.
- The Site: All websites, Internet pages, and online services of the website www.benilar.com.
- The User: The person using the Site and its services.
1- Nature of Data Collected
In the context of using the Sites, the Publisher may collect the following categories of data regarding its Users:
- Connection data (IP addresses, event logs, etc.)
- Location data (movements, GPS data, GSM data, etc.)
2- Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties
No disclosure to third parties Your data is not subject to any communication to third parties. You are, however, informed that it may be disclosed pursuant to a law, regulation, or by virtue of a decision by a competent regulatory or judicial authority.
3- Prior Information for the Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties in Case of Merger / Absorption
Collection of prior opt-in (consent) for data transmission following a merger / acquisition In the event that we take part in a merger, acquisition, or any other form of asset transfer, we commit to obtaining your prior consent for the transmission of your personal data and to maintaining the level of confidentiality of your personal data to which you have consented.
4- Data Aggregation
Aggregation with non-personal data We may publish, disclose, and use aggregated information (information relating to all our Users or specific groups or categories of Users that we combine so that an individual User can no longer be identified or mentioned) and non-personal information for industry and market analysis, demographic profiling, promotional and advertising purposes, and other business purposes.
Aggregation with personal data available on the User’s social accounts If you connect your account to an account of another service for cross-posting, said service may communicate your profile and connection information to us, as well as any other information whose disclosure you have authorized. We may aggregate information relating to all our other Users, groups, accounts, and personal data available on the User.
5- Collection of Identity Data
Free consultation Consultation of the Site does not require prior registration or identification. It can be carried out without you communicating personal data concerning yourself (surname, first name, address, etc.). We do not record any personal data for the simple consultation of the Site.
6- Collection of Identification Data
Use of the user ID only for access to services We use your electronic identifiers only for and during the execution of the contract.
7- Terminal Data Collection
Collection of profiling and technical data for service provision purposes Some of your device’s technical data is collected automatically by the Site. This information includes, in particular, your IP address, Internet service provider, hardware configuration, software configuration, browser type, and language. The collection of this data is necessary for the provision of services.
Collection of technical data for advertising, commercial, and statistical purposes Technical data from your device is automatically collected and recorded by the Site for advertising, commercial, and statistical purposes. This information helps us personalize and continually improve your experience on our Site. We do not collect or store any personal data (surname, first name, address, etc.) that may be attached to technical data. The data collected may be resold to third parties.
8- Cookies
Cookie retention period In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the maximum retention period for cookies is 13 months at most after their first deposit in the User’s terminal, as is the duration of the validity of the User’s consent to the use of these cookies. The lifetime of cookies is not extended at each visit. The User’s consent must therefore be renewed at the end of this period.
Purpose of cookies Cookies may be used for statistical purposes, in particular to optimize the services rendered to the User, based on the processing of information regarding access frequency, page personalization, as well as operations carried out and information consulted. You are informed that the Publisher may deposit cookies on your terminal. The cookie records information relating to navigation on the service (the pages you have consulted, the date and time of the consultation, etc.) that we can read during your subsequent visits.
User’s right to refuse cookies You acknowledge having been informed that the Publisher may use cookies. If you do not want cookies to be used on your terminal, most browsers allow you to disable cookies through the settings options.
9 – Retention of Technical Data
Retention period for technical data Technical data is kept for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes referred to above.
10- Personal Data Retention and Anonymization Period
Data retention for the duration of the contractual relationship In accordance with Article 6-5° of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, relating to information technology, files, and liberties, personal data undergoing processing is not kept beyond the time necessary for the execution of the obligations defined at the conclusion of the contract or the predefined duration of the contractual relationship.
Retention of anonymized data beyond the contractual relationship / after account deletion We keep personal data for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Beyond this period, it will be anonymized and kept for exclusively statistical purposes and will not give rise to any exploitation of any kind whatsoever.
Data deletion after account deletion Data purging means are set up to provide for effective deletion as soon as the retention or archiving period necessary for the fulfillment of the determined or imposed purposes is reached. In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, you also have a right to delete your data, which you can exercise at any time by contacting the Publisher.
Data deletion after 3 years of inactivity For security reasons, if you have not authenticated yourself on the Site for a period of three years, you will receive an email inviting you to connect as soon as possible, otherwise your data will be deleted from our databases.
11- Account Deletion
Account deletion on request The User has the possibility to delete their Account at any time, by simple request to the Publisher OR via the Account deletion menu present in the Account settings, if applicable.
Account deletion in case of violation of the Privacy Policy In the event of a violation of one or more provisions of the Privacy Policy or any other document incorporated herein by reference, the Publisher reserves the right to terminate or restrict your use and access to the services, your account, and all Sites without any prior warning and at its sole discretion.
12- Indications in Case of Security Breach Detected by the Publisher
User information in case of a security breach We commit to implementing all appropriate technical and organizational measures to guarantee a level of security adapted to the risks of accidental, unauthorized, or illegal access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction of personal data concerning you. In the event that we become aware of illegal access to personal data concerning you stored on our servers or those of our service providers, or unauthorized access resulting in the realization of the risks identified above, we commit to:
- Notifying you of the incident as soon as possible;
- Examining the causes of the incident and informing you;
- Taking necessary measures within reasonable limits to mitigate the negative effects and prejudice that may result from said incident.
Limitation of liability Under no circumstances can the commitments defined in the point above relating to notification in the event of a security breach be assimilated to any recognition of fault or responsibility for the occurrence of the incident in question.
13- Transfer of Personal Data Abroad
No transfer outside the European Union. The Publisher undertakes not to transfer the personal data of its Users outside the European Union. The Publisher transfers the personal data of its Users to countries recognized as offering an equivalent level of protection. The Publisher transfers the personal data of its Users outside the countries recognized by the CNIL as having a sufficient level of protection: The Publisher has obtained authorization from the CNIL to proceed with this transfer. To find the list of these countries: CNIL – Data protection around the world: https://www.cnil.fr/en/la-protection-des-donnees-dans-le-monde
14- Modification of the Privacy Policy
In the event of modification of this Privacy Policy, we undertake not to lower the level of confidentiality substantially without the prior information of the persons concerned. We commit to informing you in the event of a substantial modification of this Privacy Policy and not to lower the level of confidentiality of your data substantially without informing you and obtaining your consent.
15- Applicable Law and Appeal Procedures
Arbitration clause You expressly agree that any dispute likely to arise as a result of this Privacy Policy, in particular its interpretation or execution, will be subject to an arbitration procedure subject to the rules of the arbitration platform chosen by mutual agreement, to which you will adhere without reservation.
16- Data Portability
Data portability The Publisher undertakes to offer you the possibility of having all data concerning you returned to you on simple request. The User is thus guaranteed better control of their data and retains the possibility of reusing it. This data must be provided in an open and easily reusable format.