Privacy Policy and GDPR – alpha.b (2025)

Who are we?

We are Institut Linguistique alpha.b, located at 2 rue d’Angleterre, 06000 Nice, France.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

1. Comments

When you leave a comment:

  • We collect the data entered in the form, your IP address, and your browser’s user agent to detect spam comments.
  • An anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service (see their privacy policy).

2. Media

Avoid uploading images containing EXIF metadata with location information. Site visitors could extract this data.

3. Contact Forms

The data you provide (name, email, phone number, etc.) is used solely to process your request.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Save your browsing preferences.
  • Enhance your user experience.

You can manage your preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings. See our cookie management policy.

5. Embedded Content

Some articles may include embedded content (videos, articles, etc.). This content behaves as if you were visiting the third-party sites directly. Refer to their privacy policies.

6. Statistics and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze site traffic. Data collected is anonymized in accordance with regulations. For more information, refer to Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

Data Transmission and Retention

Retention Period

  • Comments: Indefinitely, to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
  • User Accounts: Personal data from accounts is retained as long as the account remains active.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request its correction, deletion, or portability.
  • Restrict or object to its processing under certain conditions.

To exercise your rights, contact us at office@alpha-b.fr.

Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some data may be transferred to service providers located outside the European Union. These transfers are governed by contractual clauses compliant with GDPR.

Security and Incident Management

We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or accidental destruction. In case of a data breach, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by regulations.

Third-Party Services

  • Online Payments: Secured via PayPal and Stripe.
  • Management Software: Fidelo for administrative management of registrations.
  • Marketing: Podia for managing educational resources.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances can the commitments defined above regarding breach notifications be construed as an admission of fault or liability for the incident.

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

This policy is governed by French law. In case of a dispute, the court of Nice has jurisdiction. Only the French version of this document is legally binding.

Text written on May 15, 2018 – Last updated on January 8, 2025