Privacy policy

Effective Date: 16-05-2025

Welcome to France Vibes! We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit www.francevibes.com (the “Site”). It applies to all visitors, users, and others who interact with our services.

1. Introduction & Scope

This policy governs the privacy practices of France Vibes and applies to all data collected through www.francevibes.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly
– Your name
– Email address
– Payment details (if booking or purchasing)
– Messages or inquiries you send us

b. Information Collected Automatically
– IP address
– Browser and device information
– Location data
– Pages visited and time spent on the site
– Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

– Provide and manage our travel content and services
– Process payments or bookings
– Send newsletters or respond to inquiries
– Customize your experience
– Analyze site performance and improve our content
– Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:

– Necessary cookies for site functionality
– Performance cookies for analytics
– Functionality cookies to remember preferences
– Advertising cookies to deliver personalized ads

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or use opt-out tools such as www.aboutads.info/choices.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties such as:

– Booking platforms (e.g., travel partners)
– Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Advertising networks (for retargeting and personalization)

Data is shared only as needed and in accordance with privacy regulations.

6. User Rights & Choices

Under laws like the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

– Access and review your personal data
– Correct or update inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data
– Restrict or object to certain types of processing
– Request a copy of your data (data portability)
– Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@francevibes.com.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed:

– Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
– Booking or purchase records: up to 7 years for legal purposes
– Analytics data: typically 26 months or as set by tools used

8. Security Measures

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

– HTTPS encryption
– Secure servers
– Access controls and regular software updates

While no system is 100% secure, we take appropriate steps to protect your information.

9. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country (e.g., to servers in the U.S. or Europe), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar legal mechanisms.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we’ve collected such information, we’ll delete it immediately. Parents may contact us to request removal of their child’s data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the new version on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Information

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

📧 Email: contact@francevibes.com