Changes for page Privacy Policy

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6 -This policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected on all Équnité platforms (forum, wiki, website, subdomains, and integrated tools).
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5 +**Last updated: 22/05/2025**
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9 -Last updated: 22/05/2025
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.
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11 -== 🔎 What Information Do We Collect? ==
9 +== 1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT? ==
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13 -* Personal Data: Name, photo, email, phone (optional), team/league/agency, stats, achievements (if provided for public profile).
14 -* Usage Data: IP address, browser info, pages visited, referrer.
15 -* Communications: Content you send via forms, posts, or messages.
16 -* Cookies & Tracking: Data from local cookies and third-party integrations.
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).
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18 -== 🎯 How Do We Use Your Information? ==
16 +== 2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION? ==
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20 -* Create and manage your account
21 -* Publish your public profile (if enabled)
22 -* Allow others to contact you via forms (if enabled)
23 -* Send updates, digests, polls, elections, alerts, or research invitations
24 -* Deliver optional marketing or promotional messages (opt-out available)
25 -* Analyze usage and improve services
26 -* Secure the platform and detect abuse
27 -* Meet legal obligations
18 +We process your data to:
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29 -== ⚖️ Legal Bases for Processing ==
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.
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31 -|= Legal Basis |= Example Usage |
32 -| Consent | Public profile visibility, cookies, marketing |
33 -| Legitimate Interest | Non-commercial improvements, fraud prevention |
34 -| Legal Obligation | Compliance with French/EU data laws |
30 +== 3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING ==
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36 -No service contract is created between Équnité and users.
32 +We only process your data when justified under:
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38 -== 👤 Public Profile Visibility ==
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.
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40 -If you choose to complete your profile, we may display:
38 +Équnité is a free, open, collaborative platform. No service contracts are established between users and the platform.
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42 -Name, photo, club/team, league, agency, highlights, contact options
40 +== 4. PUBLIC PROFILE VISIBILITY ==
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44 -Public info is visible to all unless disabled in your settings
42 +By completing your public profile, you agree that Équnité may publish:
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46 -== ✉️ Messages and Communications ==
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.
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48 +== 5. MESSAGES AND NOTIFICATIONS ==
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48 48  We may contact you via:
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50 -Email (activity, legal updates, elections, digests, contributions)
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.
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52 -Forum/wiki notifications by default
58 +You can manage most notification preferences in your account settings.
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54 -Social media (mentions, tags, DMs via Équnité accounts)
60 +== 6. ANALYTICS, AI, MARKETING, AND TRACKING ==
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56 -Polls, research, open positions, elections
62 +We use the following services:
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58 -== 📊 Analytics, AI, Marketing, Remarketing ==
64 +* **Google Analytics, Matomo** – 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.
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60 -We use:
71 +== 7. DATA SHARING ==
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62 -|= Tool |= Purpose/Function |
63 -| Matomo | Privacy-respecting analytics |
64 -| Google Analytics | Advanced usage stats |
65 -| LibreTranslate | Automatic translation (self-hosted) |
66 -| OpenAI, Azure | Enhanced forum and writing features |
67 -| Buffer | Content scheduling, social publishing |
68 -| Meta Pixel | Awareness and reach campaigns |
69 -| Email tools | Newsletters, digests, notifications |
73 +We may share data with:
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71 -These tools may use cookies or similar identifiers.
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.
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73 -== 🔄 Data Sharing ==
82 +== 8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS ==
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75 -We may share limited data with:
84 +Our platform may link to external platforms (e.g. YouTube, federations, clubs). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
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77 -* Hosting/DNS/CDN providers
78 -* Analytics & marketing providers (see above)
79 -* Email/notification platforms
80 -* Social media tools like Buffer (only Équnité content)
81 -* Legal authorities if required
86 +== 9. DATA RETENTION ==
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83 -== 🌐 Third-Party Websites ==
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.
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85 -Links to external sites (federations, YouTube, socials) are provided for convenience. Their privacy policies apply.
90 +== 10. DATA SECURITY ==
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87 -== 📁 Data Retention ==
92 +We implement organizational and technical measures. However, no system is 100% secure. Use the platform at your own risk.
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89 -Data retained only as needed. Public contributions may be preserved. You can delete your account or request removal
94 +== 11. MINORS ==
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91 -== 🔒 Data Security ==
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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93 -Industry-standard security measures applied. No guarantee of absolute protection.
98 +== 12. USER RIGHTS ==
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95 -== 👶 Minors ==
100 +Under GDPR and French law, you can:
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97 -Équnité is open to minors, but accounts must be managed by adults/guardians. No data knowingly collected from users under 16 without consent
102 +* Access, modify, or delete your data.
103 +* Withdraw consent at any time.
104 +* Request data portability.
105 +* Object to processing.
106 +* File complaints with CNIL (France) or your local authority.
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99 -== 📝 User Rights ==
108 +== 13. COOKIES & TRACKING ==
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101 -As per GDPR, you can:
110 +You can control cookies through browser settings. Note: some features may stop working. See our [[Cookie Policy>>CookiePolicy]] for details.
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103 -* Access or edit your data
104 -* Delete your account or content
105 -* Withdraw consent or object to processing
106 -* Request data export
107 -* File a complaint with CNIL or your local DPA
112 +== 14. DO NOT TRACK ==
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109 -== 🍪 Cookies & Tracking ==
114 +We do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
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111 -Cookies may be used for:
116 +== 15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY ==
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113 -|= Purpose |= Example Tools |
114 -| Authentication | Internal platform use |
115 -| Analytics | Matomo, Google |
116 -| Language preference | Platform cookies |
117 -| Marketing | Meta Pixel |
118 +We update this policy when necessary. Changes will be published on this page with a new date.
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119 -Manage cookies via your browser or our cookie banner.
120 +== 16. CONTACT US ==
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121 -== 🚫 Do Not Track ==
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123 -We do not respond to DNT (Do Not Track) browser signals.
124 -
125 -== 🔄 Changes to This Policy ==
126 -
127 -Policy may change. Updates will be posted here with a new date.
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129 -== 📬 Contact Us ==
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132 -Email: [[contact@equnite.com>>mailto:contact@equnite.com]]
133 -Postal Address: PLANIPIX, 86 Rue aux Arènes, 57000 Metz, France
123 +**Email:** contact@equnite.com
124 +**Postal Address:** PLANIPIX, 86 Rue aux Arènes, 57000 Metz, France 
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136 -== 🗃️ Review, Export, or Delete Your Data ==
127 +== 17. DATA REQUESTS ==
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138 -Contact us using the details above or use your platform account settings.
129 +To review, export, or delete your data, contact us or use the platform's request tools (if available).
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141 -This Privacy Policy is governed by French law and EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
132 +This Privacy Policy is governed by EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and French law. 
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