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Privacy Policy

Personal Data Protection:

While browsing the site, users may be asked to share personal information. This information is used solely to facilitate contact and communication with John Raays internal services. John Raays ensures that the collection and processing of data via https://www.johnraays.com/ comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).

a. Collection of Anonymous Data:
No personal information about the user’s identity is collected without their knowledge. However, during site visits, certain data is collected automatically, including:

  • The IP address (this address is assigned to the user's computer by their Internet service provider; it changes based on the user's session and is not personally identifiable);

  • The website address that directly linked the user to https://www.johnraays.com/

  • The date and time of the user's visit to https://[domain name] as well as pages viewed;

  • The user’s computer operating system and browser software.

As such, John Raays collects anonymous user data (non-identifiable information), such as visited pages and searches made on the site. This data is non-identifiable and cannot be used to personally identify the user. John Raays uses this information to improve site content and gather general statistics about site visits.

b. Collection of Personal Data:
To access certain features or services and to facilitate contact with John Raays internal services, users may provide personal information, such as their first name, last name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. This information is collected through forms that users fill out voluntarily.

John Raays will not disclose users' personal data collected through forms or email to third parties. This information is used solely for efficient communication. If users send a message via email to John Raays certain personal data may be provided, which will be stored and processed for up to five years solely for communication purposes. No data will be shared with third parties without prior user consent.

c. Security:
To protect your personal information, John Raays employs security measures in line with the latest technological advancements. However, given that the Internet is an open network, John Raays cannot guarantee total security due to potential risks posed by malicious third parties.

d. Right of Access:
Users have the right to access, modify, rectify, and delete their data. To exercise these rights, users should submit a request via the personal data form.

e. Cookies and Connection Tokens:
Users are informed that, during their visit to our site, certain data may be stored on their computer in a file called a "cookie." A cookie records information about the user's browsing on the website. Users can configure their browser to refuse cookies (see the CNIL website for further information). Refusing cookies will not prevent access to our site but may limit certain features.

If users prefer, they can refuse cookies by following the instructions for their browser (see below) to make the appropriate settings. This choice can be modified at any time.

Our site may include social media plug-ins or share buttons, allowing users to share content with others or express their opinion about content on our site (e.g., "like" or "share" buttons). The presence of these social media plug-ins may place cookies on users' hard drives to track browsing activities and identify interests.

Cookies issued and used by third parties are subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review these policies to understand their purposes, particularly for advertising, and the data they collect using these plug-ins, allowing users to set preferences on these networks.

Additionally, with user consent, third-party invisible pixels or web beacons may be placed in some of our articles and messages to analyze user preferences, track page views, monitor display frequencies, and assess site traffic patterns. Audio and video recordings, podcasts, and webcasts are available through third-party services. When accessed, these services may store cookies on the user's hard drive, with the user's consent, to identify popular content.

Browser Settings for Cookie Management:

For Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Go to "Tools" then "Options"

  2. Click on "Privacy"

  3. Adjust cookie settings as desired
    Support link

For Microsoft Internet Explorer:

  1. Go to "Tools" then "Internet Options"

  2. Click on "Privacy"

  3. Set the desired level using the slider
    Support link

For Chrome:

  1. Open the Chrome menu then "Settings"

  2. Click "Show advanced settings"

  3. Under "Privacy," click "Content settings"

  4. Under "Cookies," click "All cookies and site data"

  5. Click "Remove all" and confirm by clicking "OK"
    Support link

For Safari:
Go to "Safari" menu then "Preferences"
Click "Privacy" and select "Always" under "Block cookies"
Support link

For other browsers and cookie management options, refer to the CNIL website's guidance on managing cookies and other tracking technology: CNIL Guidance on Cookies.

By continuing to browse, users consent to third-party cookie use on our site.

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