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5 5  **Last updated: 22/05/2025**
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7 -This Privacy Policy explains how Équnité (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information. By using our services (including the forum, wiki, platform, and integrations), you agree to the terms below.
7 +This Privacy Policy explains how Équnité ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you use our platform and services. By using our Services, you accept this policy and our practices described herein.
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9 9  == 1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT? ==
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11 -* **Personal Data:** name, profile picture, email, phone (optional), club/team info, league, agency, statistics, and achievements — if filled voluntarily for public exposure.
12 -* **Usage Data:** IP address, device info, browser, activity logs.
13 -* **Communications:** messages, contact forms, inquiries.
14 -* **Cookies & Tracking:** identifiers used by third-party tools (see below).
11 +* **Personal Data:** Name, email, phone number, account info, team/club, agency, biography, performance statistics, achievements, uploaded images or videos, and any other profile content you choose to make public.
12 +* **Technical Data:** IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, time and date, referring pages.
13 +* **Communications:** Any messages, support requests, polls, elections, or contributions submitted to the platform.
14 +* **Tracking Info:** Cookies, web beacons, session logs, and analytics.
15 +* **Marketing Data:** Preferences, interactions with newsletters, polls, and advertising.
15 15  
16 16  == 2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION? ==
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18 -We process your data to:
19 +We may use your data to:
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20 -* Create and manage accounts.
21 -* Enable voluntary public profiles (for visibility, networking, promotion).
22 -* Display your contact/public info if you allow it in your profile.
23 -* Allow other users to contact you through forms (if enabled).
24 -* Send notifications, digests, wiki/forum updates, elections, polls.
25 -* Provide marketing or promotional messages (opt-out any time).
26 -* Analyze platform usage for improvements.
27 -* Ensure platform security and detect fraud.
28 -* Fulfill legal obligations.
21 +* Manage and secure user accounts.
22 +* Deliver and improve the platform and its services.
23 +* Allow users to fill in and publicly display profile data to promote themselves (e.g. athletes seeking clubs or agents).
24 +* Enable contact via embedded forms and notify users about received messages.
25 +* Send default service emails (digest, forum posts, wiki updates, contributor roles, etc.). You can change this in your profile.
26 +* Provide notifications about polls, elections, contributor openings, platform updates.
27 +* Contact users through other platforms or social media (e.g. mentions, shares, or invites).
28 +* Send critical legal or policy change alerts.
29 +* Offer marketing, remarketing, and advertising content based on preferences and interactions.
30 +* Display digital ads personalized with analytics and AI-driven systems.
31 +* Comply with legal obligations and protect vital interests.
29 29  
30 30  == 3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING ==
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32 -We only process your data when justified under:
35 +We process personal data on the following grounds:
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34 -* **Consent** – e.g., public profiles, email notifications, cookies.
35 -* **Legitimate Interest** – improving platform, security, analytics, non-commercial communication.
36 -* **Legal Obligation** – compliance with EU laws.
37 +* **Consent** – for optional features and marketing (can be withdrawn anytime).
38 +* **Contract** – when processing is necessary to operate your account and deliver core platform functionalities you chose to use (e.g. registration, posting, receiving updates).
39 +* **Legitimate Interest** – to ensure platform security, improve services, or communicate essential changes.
40 +* **Legal Obligation** – to meet French and EU law.
41 +* **Vital Interest** – in case of urgent protection needs.
37 37  
38 -Équnité is a free, open, collaborative platform. No service contracts are established between users and the platform.
43 +== 4. DATA SHARING ==
39 39  
40 -== 4. PUBLIC PROFILE VISIBILITY ==
45 +We may share data with:
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42 -By completing your public profile, you agree that Équnité may publish:
47 +* **Vendors and Providers:** Hosting, analytics, payment, support, and ad partners under strict contracts.
48 +* **Public Access:** If you publish content or configure your profile as public, others may view it.
49 +* **Business Transfers:** If we undergo merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
50 +* **Legal Authorities:** To comply with laws, subpoenas, or defend our rights.
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44 -* Full name, photo, stats, team, league, agency, achievements, highlights.
45 -* Contact options (e.g., private form, social links).
46 -* This data is publicly visible and searchable unless you choose otherwise in your profile settings.
52 +== 5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS ==
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48 -== 5. MESSAGES AND NOTIFICATIONS ==
54 +We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services linked to our platform. Always review their privacy notices.
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50 -We may contact you via:
56 +== 6. COOKIES AND TRACKING ==
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52 -* Email (for registration, platform activity, or wiki/forum changes).
53 -* Digest emails with updates.
54 -* Messages regarding polls, elections, open positions.
55 -* Platform news or community research.
56 -* Social media (mentions, DMs) if you engage with Équnité channels.
58 +We use cookies, pixels, and beacons to:
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58 -You can manage most notification preferences in your account settings.
60 +* Secure your session.
61 +* Save preferences.
62 +* Analyze traffic and prevent abuse.
63 +* Deliver personalized experiences and advertising.
59 59  
60 -== 6. ANALYTICS, AI, MARKETING, AND TRACKING ==
65 +You may reject cookies in your browser, but this might impact platform functionality.
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62 -We use the following services:
67 +== 7. GOOGLE ANALYTICS ==
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64 -* **Google Analytics** – usage tracking.
65 -* **OpenAI API (via Discourse)** – translation and AI features.
66 -* **Azure Translator** – optional AI translation.
67 -* **LibreTranslate (self-hosted)** – non-commercial, privacy-safe translations.
68 -* **Meta Pixel / remarketing tools** – for future platform visibility and community awareness.
69 -* **Cookies and pixels** – improve performance, measure engagement, personalize content.
69 +We use Google Analytics to monitor usage. Opt-out at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
70 +Google’s policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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71 -== 7. DATA SHARING ==
72 +== 8. DATA RETENTION ==
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73 -We may share data with:
74 +We keep your data as long as your account is active or legally required. Upon closure, we delete or anonymize data unless archived for legal purposes.
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75 -* **Hosting providers** (OVH, CDN, DNS).
76 -* **Analytics tools** (Google).
77 -* **AI providers** (OpenAI, Azure).
78 -* **Email and notification providers** (SMTP relay, mailgun/sendinblue).
79 -* **Social platforms** for public interaction and moderation.
80 -* **Public** – if you share content or publish your profile.
76 +== 9. DATA SECURITY ==
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82 -== 8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS ==
78 +We apply strong technical and organizational safeguards. However, no system is entirely secure. Use our Services at your own risk and only in secure environments.
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84 -Our platform may link to external platforms (e.g. YouTube, federations, clubs). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
80 +== 10. CHILDREN’S DATA ==
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86 -== 9. DATA RETENTION ==
82 +Our platform is not intended for users under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents may contact us to request removal.
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88 -We retain data as long as needed for its purpose or until your account is deleted. Public contributions may be preserved for platform integrity unless legally removed.
84 +== 11. YOUR RIGHTS ==
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90 -== 10. DATA SECURITY ==
86 +Under GDPR and French law, you may:
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92 -We implement organizational and technical measures. However, no system is 100% secure. Use the platform at your own risk.
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94 -== 11. MINORS ==
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96 -Accounts must be managed by responsible adults or parents. The platform is visible to minors but not intended for direct use by individuals under 16 without supervision.
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98 -== 12. USER RIGHTS ==
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100 -Under GDPR and French law, you can:
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102 -* Access, modify, or delete your data.
88 +* Access and correct your data.
89 +* Request deletion or restrict processing.
103 103  * Withdraw consent at any time.
104 -* Request data portability.
105 -* Object to processing.
106 -* File complaints with CNIL (France) or your local authority.
91 +* Object to direct marketing.
92 +* Export your data (data portability).
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108 -== 13. COOKIES & TRACKING ==
94 +To exercise your rights, contact us (see below).
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110 -You can control cookies through browser settings. Note: some features may stop working. See our [[Cookie Policy>>CookiePolicy]] for details.
96 +== 12. DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS ==
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112 -== 14. DO NOT TRACK ==
98 +We do not respond to browser DNT signals due to the absence of a uniform standard.
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114 -We do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
100 +== 13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY ==
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116 -== 15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY ==
102 +We may update this policy at any time. Changes will appear on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app alerts.
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118 -We update this policy when necessary. Changes will be published on this page with a new date.
104 +== 14. CONTACT US ==
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120 -== 16. CONTACT US ==
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122 122  {{info}}
123 123  **Email:** contact@equnite.com
124 -**Postal Address:** PLANIPIX, 86 Rue aux Arènes, 57000 Metz, France
108 +**Address:** PLANIPIX, 86 RUE AUX ARENES OFFICESTATION, 57000 METZ, France
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127 -== 17. DATA REQUESTS ==
111 +== 15. DATA ACCESS AND DELETION REQUESTS ==
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129 -To review, export, or delete your data, contact us or use the platform's request tools (if available).
113 +To review, update, or request deletion of your personal data, contact us or use the designated data request forms when available.
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132 -This Privacy Policy is governed by EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and French law.
118 +This policy complies with EU GDPR and French data protection laws. By using Équnité, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
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