ECHOS-OI – https://echos-oi.re

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users of our website about the personal data we collect, as well as the following information, where applicable:

• The personal data we collect
• The use of the collected data
• Who has access to the collected data
• The rights of website users
• The website’s cookie policy

This Privacy Policy works in parallel with the terms and conditions of use of our site. (cf: legal notices)

Applicable Laws
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this Privacy Policy complies with the following regulations.
Personal data must be:

• Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in relation to the data subject (lawfulness, fairness, transparency)
• Collected for specific, legitimate, and clear purposes, and not processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes. Further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes is not considered incompatible with the initial purposes (purpose limitation)
• Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed (data minimization)
• Accurate and, if necessary, kept up to date; all reasonable measures must be taken to ensure that inaccurate personal data is erased or rectified without delay (accuracy)
• Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the data is processed; personal data may be kept for longer periods if processed exclusively for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes, provided that the appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to ensure the rights and freedoms of the data subject (storage limitation)
• Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of personal data, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, through appropriate technical or organizational measures (integrity and confidentiality)

Processing is lawful only if, and to the extent that, at least one of the following conditions is met:

• The data subject has consented to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;
• The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract;
• The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;
• The processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another person;
• The processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
• The processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, unless overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject requiring protection of personal data, particularly where the data subject is a child.

Consent
Users agree that by using our website, they consent to:

• The terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, and
• The collection, use, and storage of the data listed in this policy.

Personal Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Data
We do not automatically collect any data on our site.

Non-Automatically Collected Data
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number

This data may be collected through methods such as the contact form.
Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the objectives outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect additional data without informing you in advance.

How We Use Personal Data
The personal data collected on our site will be used only for the purposes specified in this policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose.

The data we collect when a user performs certain actions may be used for the following purposes: responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees
We may disclose to any member of our organization the user data they reasonably need to achieve the objectives outlined in this policy.

Other Disclosures
We are committed to not selling or sharing your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

• If required by law
• If required for any judicial procedure
• To establish or defend our legal rights
• To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event we seek to sell the company

If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data
We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.

Minors
Under the GDPR, individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for data collection purposes. Minors must have the consent of a legal representative for their data to be collected, processed, and used.

Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, users have the following rights as data subjects:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

How to Modify, Delete, or Contest Collected Data
If you would like your information to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here: Vincent COSTE – etudes@echos-oi.re

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by the website. Its purpose is to collect data related to the user’s browsing habits.

We use the following types of cookies on our site:

• Analytical Cookies: This allows us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data on the content you access and engage with while using our site.

You can choose to be notified every time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

Changes
This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect changes in our data collection process. We recommend users check this policy periodically to ensure they are informed of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this policy.

Contact
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact details are as follows:

• 06 92 85 49 02
• etudes@echos-oi.re
• 14 Rue de l’Eglise, Le Guillaume 97460, La Réunion

Effective Date: January 1, 2024