COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY POLICY

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter "Policy") applies regardless of the means or medium used to access our website and outlines the conditions under which, during your browsing, we collect, use, and retain information about you, as well as the choices you have regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this information.

It also applies to all the services we provide as part of our activities.

By accessing this website or contracting with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the conditions set out in this Policy.

2. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Processing: Any operation relating to personal data, regardless of the means or procedures used, including collection, recording, storage, use, modification, communication, archiving, erasure, or destruction of data.

Data Controller: The private person or federal body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Processor: The private person or federal body that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.

Data Security Breach: Any breach of security leading to accidental or unlawful loss, alteration, destruction, or unauthorized disclosure of personal data.

3. When you browse our website

3.1 Collected data

3.1.1 Navigation data

When you browse our website, we collect the following information about you:

Your IP address;
The date and time of your visit;
The browser used;
The brand of the device you are using to connect.

3.1.2 Contact data

Additionally, when you [make a contact request/subscribe to our newsletter], we collect, with your consent, the following information:

Your name and surname;
Your email address;
Your phone number.

3.1.3 Data from Social Media

When you authorize a third-party social network (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) to share data with us, we may receive any data you publicly share on that social network and the data included in your profile. This may include basic account data (e.g., name, email address, gender, date of birth, city of residence, profile picture, user ID, friend list, etc.) and any other information or activity you authorize the social network to share.

To learn more about how we receive data from social networks or to stop sharing your data on these networks, please refer to the terms of use of those social networks.

3.2 Purposes of data use

As the data controller for the personal data we collect on our site, this section describes the purposes for which we process your data. Not all purposes of data use apply to all users.

3.2.1 Service provision

We use your contact data to respond to your contact requests or newsletter subscriptions.

3.2.2 Marketing

We use your data to send you information about our services and promotional offers, request your participation in surveys, or develop a more direct relationship with you.

3.2.3 Personalization

We use your data to analyze your preferences and habits, personalize your experience on our site, and optimize our site for you and your computer. This also allows us to provide content that better matches your interests.

3.2.4 Pursuit of legitimate interests

Your data may also be used to pursue our legitimate interests, including monitoring the use of our site and investigating any complaints we may receive from you or third parties.

3.3 Cookies

When you visit our website, data may be stored in your browser or retrieved from it, typically in the form of cookies.

These cookies can be about you, your preferences, or your device and are primarily used to ensure the website functions correctly.

We inform you that when navigating our website, the following types of cookies are used:

3.3.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are generally set in response to actions you have taken that constitute a request for services, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block or be informed about the presence of these cookies, but some parts of the website may be affected.

3.3.2 Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to determine the number of visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our website. They also help us identify the most/least visited pages and assess how visitors navigate the site.

3.3.3 Targeted advertising cookies

These cookies may be set on our website by our advertising partners. They can be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

You can disable them through your browser's security settings.

4. When you are a client of Valérie Escandon

4.1 Collected Data

4.1.1 Identification Data

When you contract with us, we collect information that allows us to identify you, such as:

Your name and surname;
Your date of birth;
Your postal address;
Your email address;
Your phone number.

4.1.2 Financial Data

To use our services, you may need to provide your financial data. We use this data to process transactions. For example, you provide your credit card details in our online registration system.

4.2 Purposes

As part of providing our services, we process your personal data for the following purposes:

Contractual performance;
Accounting management;
Marketing analysis.

However, not all purposes apply to all clients.

5. Categories of recipients

5.1 Subcontracting

We use subcontractors and external service providers to [e.g., manage and/or maintain our website, manage accounting, conduct advertising].

When we use subcontractors, we ensure they apply technical and organizational security measures at least equivalent to those we implement to ensure the security of the subcontracted personal data.

5.2 Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose your data to third parties if required by law or by a judicial or administrative authority, to protect our rights or interests.

6. Data security and confidentiality

We have implemented appropriate security measures (technical and organizational) in accordance with legal requirements and industry standards, given the risks involved, to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, disclosure, or unauthorized access.

7. Your rights

You have the right to request access to, rectification, transmission, or erasure of your personal data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details provided in the "Contact" section.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding this Policy, the personal data processing we perform, or to exercise your individual rights, please contact us at: info@valerieescandon.ch

10. Updates

This Policy may be updated based on legal, operational, and strategic changes. Any updates will be available on this page.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and other similar technologies to provide you with an optimal and personalized user experience. It also describes your choices regarding cookie usage and how you can control them. Please read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies allow us to collect information about your use of the site, personalize your experience, and improve our services. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (permanent cookies).

2. Types of cookies used

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the site. They allow you to navigate the pages, access secure areas, and use essential features.

b. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with the site, such as pages visited, links clicked, and any errors encountered. This data helps us improve site performance and optimize user experience.

c. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the site to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced and personalized features. They may also be used to provide requested services, such as auto-filling forms.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

3. Consent and cookie control

When you first visit our website, a cookie information banner will appear to inform you of our use of cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage and control cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that rejecting or disabling cookies may limit certain site features.

4. Sharing information

We do not share information collected by cookies with third parties for advertising purposes without your prior consent. However, we may share anonymized and aggregated information with partners or service providers for site analysis and improvement.

5. Cookie retention period

The retention period of cookies may vary depending on their type. Session cookies are deleted from your device when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period. We retain the data collected by cookies as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes specified in this policy.

All content on this website is subject to Swiss copyright and intellectual property laws. Photographs, texts, slogans, drawings, images, audio or video sequences, and all works integrated into the website are the property of Valérie Escandon or third parties authorized to use them. All photos displayed on the site are protected. All reproduction rights are reserved and strictly limited, including for downloadable documents and iconographic and photographic representations.

Trademarks mentioned on this site are registered by the companies that own them.

No part of the site may be copied, reproduced, modified, reissued, uploaded, distorted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, on any medium, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorization of Valérie Escandon, except for strict personal, private, and non-commercial use, without modification of the elements present on the site. This excludes any use for advertising and/or commercial purposes, and/or information.

The following notice must appear on any authorized copy of all or part of the site’s content: "©Copyright Valérie Escandon". Any unauthorized use of all or part of these rights by third parties would constitute an infringement of Valérie Escandon's rights, including potential legal action for infringement.