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Privacy Policy

ARTICLE 1: INTRODUCTION

This privacy policy applies to the website www.pdl.fr

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of the site about:

  • How their personal data is collected and processed. Personal data includes any information that can identify a user, such as first and last names, age, postal address, email address, location, or IP address;
  • The rights of users regarding this data;
  • Who is responsible for processing the personal data collected and processed;
  • To whom this data is transmitted;
  • The website’s policy on cookies.

This privacy policy complements the legal notice and Terms of Use, which users can review at the following address: https://www.pdl.fr/legal-notice.

ARTICLE 2: GENERAL PRINCIPLES ON DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

According to Article 5 of European Regulation 2016/679, the collection and processing of users’ data follow these principles:

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: Data can only be collected and processed with the user’s consent. Each time personal data is collected, the user is informed of the data collected and the reason for its collection;
  • Limited purposes: Data collection and processing are conducted to meet specific objectives;
  • Data minimization: Only necessary data for achieving the site’s objectives are collected;
  • Limited data retention: Data is stored for a limited time, of which the user is informed;
  • Data integrity and confidentiality: The data controller commits to ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of collected data.

In compliance with Article 6 of European Regulation 2016/679, data collection and processing are only permissible if at least one of these conditions is met:

  • The user has expressly consented;
  • Processing is necessary for contract execution;
  • Processing fulfills a legal obligation;
  • Processing is necessary for the protection of vital interests;
  • Processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest or official authority;
  • Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller or a third party.

ARTICLE 3: PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED AND PROCESSED WHILE BROWSING THE SITE

A. Data Collected and Processed
Personal data collected on the website www.pdl.fr includes:

  • First name, last name, location, postal address, email, phone, professional information
  • This data is collected when the user accesses the site’s Contact page and/or submits an information request via the contact form.
  • Data is stored securely within the site’s IT systems until the user requests deletion.

B. Data Transmission to Third Parties
Personal data collected by the site is not transmitted to any third party and is processed solely by the site’s publisher.

C. Data Hosting
The website www.pdl.fr is hosted by Infomaniak,
Address: Rue Eugène-Marziano 25, 1227 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 820 35 44.

ARTICLE 4: DATA CONTROLLER AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

A. Data Controller
The data controller for personal data is the Head of IT Systems at PDL, Papeteries du Léman, and can be contacted at informatique@pdl.fr.

B. Obligations of the Data Controller
The data controller commits to protecting personal data, not sharing it without user consent, and respecting the purposes for which it was collected. They also commit to notifying the user of any rectification or deletion of data unless it involves disproportionate efforts.

C. GDPR Contact
The user is informed that our QHSE manager serves as our GDPR contact, ensuring compliance with national and supranational data collection and processing regulations. The GDPR contact can be reached at rgpd@pdl.fr.

ARTICLE 5: USER RIGHTS

In line with data protection regulations, users have the following rights:

  • Right of access, rectification, and deletion: Users may access, update, amend, or request deletion of their data by contacting the GDPR contact at:
    PAPETERIES DU LÉMAN
    CS 300 43
    74201 Thonon Cedex, France
    Tel: +33 4 50 17 05 00
    Email: rgpd@pdl.fr
  • Right to restrict and object to processing: Users may request to limit or object to data processing without denial unless the site can demonstrate legitimate grounds for processing.

ARTICLE 6: USE OF COOKIES

The site may use cookies. A “cookie” is a small file stored on the user’s device containing browsing information. Cookies allow the site to compile statistics and improve user experience.

A. User Opposition to Cookies
Users may configure their browser to prevent cookies. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

ARTICLE 7: POLICY MODIFICATION CONDITIONS

This privacy policy may be modified to remain in compliance with applicable law. Users are encouraged to check the policy regularly for updates.

ARTICLE 8: USER ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRIVACY POLICY

By browsing the site, users acknowledge having read and understood this privacy policy and accept its terms, especially regarding the collection and processing of their personal data and the use of cookies.