Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 June 2025

Welcome to donations.paris-epicentre.fr (“Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or make a donation on our Website.

This site is operated by Paris Epicentre, a non-profit organization registered in France.

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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Paris Épicentre

24 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012, Paris, France

Email: donations.paris-epicentre.fr

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2. Data We Collect

When you use our Website or make a donation, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, title

• Contact Data: Email address, postal address, phone number

• Payment Data: Transaction details (Note: Payment information such as credit card numbers is handled securely by our payment processor and is not stored by us)

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, or other communications you send to us

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3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

• To process and manage your donations

• To send donation receipts and confirmations

• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)

• To keep you informed (with your consent) about our activities, campaigns, and events

• To improve our services and website functionality

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails)

• Contractual necessity (e.g., processing your donation)

• Legal obligations (e.g., maintaining accounting records)

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)

• Government or tax authorities if required by law

• Our accounting and legal advisors as necessary

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and comply with GDPR.

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6. International Data Transfers

If any data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including for legal and tax purposes. Typically:

• Donation records: up to 6–10 years

• Marketing communications: until you withdraw consent

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8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Access your data

• Correct or update your data

• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: donations.paris-epicentre.fr

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9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your data is secure and protected against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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10. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and gather analytics. You will be given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies upon your first visit.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Paris Épicentre
Email: donations.paris-epicentre.fr
Address: 24 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012, Paris, France