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Privacy policy

The www.la-synapse.com website is owned by the Science and Technology Service of the French Embassy in the United States, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this privacy policy, which sets out how we treat the information collected by www.la-synapse.com, and also provides the reasons why we need to collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you should read this privacy policy before using the www.la-synapse.com website.

We take care of your personal data and are committed to guaranteeing its confidentiality and security.

The personal information we collect :

When you visit www.la-synapse.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, your IP address, your time zone and some of the cookies installed on your device. In addition, when you browse the site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you visit, the web sites or search terms that referred you to the site, and how you interact with the site. We refer to this automatically collected information as “device information”. In addition, we may collect the personal data you provide (including, but not limited to, last name, first name, address, payment information, etc.) during registration in order to be able to perform the contract.

Participation in our programs :

When you submit an application for one of our programs, we use your personal data only to contact you about your application.

Why do we process your data?

Our top priority is the security of visitors’ data and, as such, we can only process minimal user data, only insofar as this is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. The information collected automatically is used solely to identify potential cases of abuse and to compile statistical information on the use of the website. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated to identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information by which anyone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. However, if you wish to use certain features of the website, or if you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling in a form, you may provide us with personal data, such as your e-mail address, your first name, your last name, your city of residence, your organization, your telephone number.

You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but in this case you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you will not be able to receive our newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who do not know what information is required are invited to contact us via contact@la-synapse.com.

Your rights

If you are a European resident, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • The right to be informed.
  • The right of access.
  • The right of rectification.
  • The right to erasure.
  • The right to restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to object.
  • Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling.

If you wish to exercise this right, please contact us using the details below.

In addition, if you are a European resident, we note that we process your information in order to perform any contracts we may have with you (for example, if you place an order through the site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. In addition, please note that your information may be transferred outside Europe, including to Canada and the United States.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for these other websites or for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that may collect personal information.

Information security

We secure the information you provide on computer servers in a controlled and secure environment, protected against unauthorized access, use or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification and disclosure of personal data under its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless networks can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted to do so by law, for example to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud or respond to a government request.

Contact informations

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this policy or if you would like to contact us regarding any issues relating to individual rights and your personal information, you can send an email to contact@la-synapse.com.