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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [May 12, 2025]

At Happy Road to French, we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Company name: Happy Road to French
Email: contact.me@happyroadfr.com
Data controller: EHRHART Morgane

For further information, please consult our Legal Notice.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following data through forms, tools, and services on our website:

  • Contact form (Forminator): First name, last name, email address, message

  • Newsletter sign-up: Email address

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and Google Analytics)

  • Embedded social media content: Interactions with posts (Facebook, Instagram)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries via the contact form

  • To send newsletters (only if you have opted in)

  • To analyze site traffic and improve our content

  • To facilitate interaction with embedded social media content

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

  • Consent: For newsletter sign-up, contact form submissions, and use of non-essential cookies

  • Legitimate interest: For website analytics via anonymized Google Analytics data

    • Note: We use IP anonymization with Google Analytics to limit personal data collection.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Measure and improve site performance

  • Enhance user experience

  • Enable third-party content (e.g., embedded Instagram or Facebook posts)

On your first visit, a cookie banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for basic site functionality are always active.

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings. More information on Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell or share your data for commercial purposes. Data may be processed by trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email newsletter, analytics), including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Mailing service providers

  • Website hosting service

Some service providers may process data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., the United States). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate data protection safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place.

7. Data Retention Periods

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics data (Google Analytics): Retained for 14 months

8. Your Rights

  • In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:

    • Right to access your data

    • Right to rectification of inaccurate data

    • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

    • Right to data portability

    • Right to object and restrict processing

    • Right to withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact.me@happyroadfr.com.

    You may also file a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).

9. Data Security

Your data is stored on secure servers located in Europe. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on our website and is deemed the applicable one.