Effective Date: December 16,2024

Thank you for choosing Citation Bonheur (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://citationbonheur.com (the “Website”). It also details your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following personal information to provide and improve our services:

  • Personal Identification Information:
    • Email address
    • First name and last name
  • Social Media Profile Information:
    • Data obtained via social media sign-in options such as “Connect with Facebook” or “Sign In with Twitter.”
  • Other Automatically Collected Information:
    • Device information, browser type, and IP address (collected automatically for security and analytics purposes).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services.
  • To personalize your experience on our Website.
  • To improve our Website functionality and user experience.
  • To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or support-related inquiries.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of use.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Information (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we process your personal information on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
  • Contractual Obligation: To fulfill the services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, service improvement, and marketing (where allowed).
  • Legal Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR (for EU residents):

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to data processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing).
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Under CCPA/CPRA (for California residents):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
  • Request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell your data).
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Receive information about how we share your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: To support our operations (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Social Media Platforms: When you use social media sign-in options or share content.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Improve user experience.
  • Provide targeted advertisements.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Website from outside of [Country], your data may be transferred to and processed in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. Please review this page periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Citation Bonheur with your personal information.