1. Introduction

At AMECA, protecting your personal data is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit https://www.ameca-sa.fr/. By browsing our website, you acknowledge that you have read this privacy policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

  • Name: AMECA – Mr. Jean-Christophe TRACHEL
  • Address: 260 Route du Sauvage, Mognard, 73410 ENTRELACS, France
  • Phone: +33 (0)4 79 54 13 47

3. Personal data we collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

  • Data you provide directly: first name, last name, email address, and phone number (e.g., via contact forms or quote requests).
  • Anonymous browsing data: IP address, approximate location, browser type, operating system, and other technical information collected without cookies.

4. Purpose of processing

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and quote requests.
  • Sending information, updates, or newsletters if you have opted in.
  • Improving the usability, performance, and functionality of our website.
  • Ensuring the security of our website and preventing fraud.

5. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: where you have agreed to receive newsletters or other communications.
  • Contractual necessity: to fulfill services you have requested.
  • Legitimate interests: to enhance our services, maintain website security, and prevent misuse.

6. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations.

  • Contact data: Contact information is kept for three years from your last interaction with us. Data required for the performance of a contract may be retained for the statutory limitation period of five years.

7. Data sharing and disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

  • Service providers: such as hosting providers or analytics services, who act as processors and are contractually obligated to maintain data confidentiality.
  • Legal obligations: when required by law or a court order.

8. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to object: object to certain types of processing, where applicable.
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us via our contact page.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr) if you feel that your rights have not been respected.

9. Cookies

Our website does not use cookies. We provide a privacy-friendly experience, without advertising trackers or analytics tools requiring prior consent.

Only strictly necessary elements for the technical functioning of the site may be used. No personal data is collected or stored for statistical or commercial purposes.

10. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

11. Privacy policy changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the date of the latest update.

12. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact page.