The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of the website
https://initiativespierresecheregionsud.fr/ the terms and conditions for the collection, use and protection of their personal data, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

The data controller is:

Association Volubilis
8 rue Frédéric Mistral
84000 Avignon – France
Email address: contact@volubilis.org

The website Dry Stone Initiatives in Southern Europe may collect personal data in the following cases:

Personal data is collected when:

 

• a user account is created;
• the registration of an initiative (legal entity);
• the registration of an ambassador (natural person).

 

The data that may be collected includes, in particular:

 

• surname and first name;
• e-mail address;
• password (stored in encrypted form);
• professional or association information;
• descriptive data related to the initiative or ambassador profile;
• geographical location associated with the file.

 

Data that is strictly necessary for processing the request is marked as mandatory in the forms.

The site uses the WP Statistics extension for audience measurement and service improvement purposes.

 

In this context, the following data may be collected:

 

• IP address (anonymised or partially anonymised depending on the configuration);
• pages viewed;
• date and time of visit;
• browser type and operating system.

 

This data is used solely for statistical purposes and does not allow users to be directly identified.

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

 

• user account management;
• publishing and managing initiative files and ambassador profiles;
• facilitating and moderating the network;
• project-related communication (essential information, exchanges related to registrations);
• improvement of the functioning and content of the site via anonymous statistics.

 

The data is not used for commercial or advertising purposes under any circumstances.

The processing of personal data is based on:

 

• the explicit consent of the user when submitting forms;
• the legitimate interest of the Volubilis Association in managing and improving the website and network;
• compliance with legal obligations where applicable.

Personal data is intended exclusively for the Volubilis Association and persons authorised to manage it (administration, moderation, website maintenance).

 

It is not sold, transferred or exchanged with third parties.

 

The data may be hosted by technical service providers (hosting provider, WordPress tools) located exclusively within the European Union or offering guarantees that comply with the GDPR.

Personal data is retained:

 

• while the user account is active;
• as long as the initiative or ambassador file is published or retained as part of the project;
• or until the user requests its deletion.

 

Statistical data is retained for a limited period of time proportionate to the purposes for which it is used.

The Volubilis Association implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of personal data, and to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, loss or disclosure.

 

User passwords are stored in encrypted form and are never accessible in plain text.

In accordance with current regulations, each user has the following rights:

 

• the right to access their personal data;
• the right to rectification;
• the right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’);
• the right to restriction of processing;
• right to object;
• right to data portability, where applicable.

 

These rights may be exercised at any time by sending a request to:
contact@volubilis.org

 

A response will be provided within a maximum of one month.

If, after contacting the Volubilis Association, the user considers that their rights have not been respected, they have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

 

Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL)
https://www.cnil.fr/

This privacy policy may be amended at any time to comply with legal, regulatory or technical developments.

 

Users are encouraged to review it regularly.