Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 December 2024

WattNext (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

WattNext
161 Chemin des Hommes, 14170 Saint-Pierre-en-Auge
polly@wattnext.org
+33 (0)666803308

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Personal Identification Information

• Name
• Email address
• Job title
• Company name

Communication Data

• Information you provide when contacting us (e.g., inquiries, requests).

1. Website Usage Data
   
   • IP address
   • Browser type
   • Pages visited and time spent on our website (via cookies, with consent).

1. Marketing Preferences
   
   • Your consent to receive newsletters or promotional communications.

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For marketing communications, blog subscriptions, and use of cookies.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide services or respond to inquiries.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, secure our systems, and grow our business.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.
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We use your personal data for:

• Responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations.
• Delivering requested services or resources.
• Sending marketing communications (only with your consent).
• Analyzing website performance and improving user experience.
• Complying with legal obligations or protecting our rights.

We will not use your data for purposes other than those stated without informing you and obtaining your consent, if necessary.

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: For hosting, email communication, and analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.

Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected under GDPR-compliant mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar safeguards.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

• Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent.
• Inquiry-related data: Retained for [insert timeframe, e.g., 2 years].
• Contractual data: Retained for the duration of the contract and any statutory retention period.

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: At any time, for data processed based on your consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at polly@wattnext.org.

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: To improve user experience (only used with your consent).

You can manage or withdraw consent for cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction, including:

• Data encryption during transmission.
• Access restrictions for personal data.
• Regular security audits.

If you believe we have not complied with your data protection rights, you may contact us directly at [Insert Email Address]. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL):

• Website: www.cnil.fr
• Phone: +33 1 53 73 22 22

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly indicated.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us:

WattNext
[Insert Business Address]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

This policy ensures full GDPR compliance and builds trust with your audience. Let me know if you'd like to refine specific sections or require additional guidance for implementation!