Privacy Policy of Cabinet Culturel Français
Cabinet Culturel Français, dedicated to cultural education and consulting, including French language instruction, cultural immersion programs, French lifestyle and etiquette consulting, culinary workshops, travel guidance, productivity coaching, and publishing cultural resources, is committed to protecting the privacy of its clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our services and website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from and about users of our services and website, including:
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Personal Identification Information
Such as your name, postal address, and other contact details when you inquire about or register for our programs or services. This information is essential for providing our bespoke services.
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Demographic Information
Such as age, gender, educational background, or interests, primarily collected for the purpose of tailoring cultural and language programs to your specific needs and preferences.
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Service-Related Information
Details about the specific programs, workshops, or consulting services you participate in, your progress, feedback, and preferences related to our offerings. For travel guidance, this may include travel preferences and specific requirements. For culinary workshops, dietary considerations might be noted.
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Technical and Usage Data
Information automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This helps us understand how our website is used and to improve its functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our services, including French language instruction, cultural immersion programs, and consulting.
- To process your registrations and manage your participation in our workshops and programs.
- To personalize your experience and tailor our services, content, and communications to your interests.
- To improve our website, services, and educational resources based on your feedback and usage patterns.
- To communicate with you regarding service updates, program information, and administrative notices.
- To analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements around the site, and gather demographic information.
- To ensure the safety and security of our services and to comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
Cabinet Culturel Français does not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Identification Information to others. We may share information under the following circumstances:
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With Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. This could include payment processors (who handle financial transactions directly), website hosting providers, or analytics services.
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For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
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Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
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With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following data protection rights:
- The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
- The right of rectification, to have your information corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- The right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
- The right of restriction, to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- The right to data portability, to receive a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where Cabinet Culturel Français relied on your consent to process your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you access our services or submit your personal information. These measures include data encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Cabinet Culturel Français may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by mail at our physical address:
Cabinet Culturel Français145 Rue Saint-Honoré, 2ème étage
75001 Paris, Île-de-France
France