Effective Date: 2, March 2025
Last Updated: 2, March 2025
Fair Cost Index ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following data:
- Cookies & Tracking Data: We use cookies, including Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Form Data: When you submit a form (e.g., downloading a document or requesting details), we collect your name, email, phone, and any other details you provide.
- Authentication & Tracking Cookie (FCIID):
- We store a secure cookie (FCIID) that contains a unique hash and a randomly-generated userId, encrypted and transmitted over HTTPS.
- This cookie is used to track document downloads and secure access to restricted pages/documents.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- Providing Access to Documents & Pages: If you download a protected document via the Governance, we use the FCIID cookie to track access and enhance security.
- Website Analytics & Improvement:
- We use Google Analytics to measure site performance and user behavior.
- Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as IP address, session duration, and pages visited.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or regulations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Consent:
- You must explicitly consent by checking the "Privacy Policy" box before submitting any form.
- We obtain consent for cookies via a cookie banner when you visit the site.
- Legitimate Interest:
- To manage access to protected content.
- To track document download usage for security purposes.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics).
- Service Providers (e.g., hosting, security, or analytics providers).
- Legal Authorities (if required by law).
Google Analytics data is anonymized, and no personally identifiable information is stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using a browser extension such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by contacting us or adjusting cookie settings).
- Object to data processing.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for its purpose or legal requirements:
- FCIID Cookie: Stored for 30 days and automatically deleted after this period.
- Form Data (e.g., document downloads & governance page access): Kept for 5 years or until you request deletion.
- Google Analytics Data: Retained as per Google’s default settings.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may retain certain data for a longer period.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at requests@faircostindex.fr.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, including Google Analytics, for analytics, security, and website functionality.
- FCIID Cookie:
- Used to track document downloads and authenticate secure access.
- Contains a secure, encrypted hash and your email.
- Only accessible via HTTPS for security.
- You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
- You can also withdraw consent using our [Cookie Settings] link (if applicable).
8. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
Email: requests@faircostindex.fr
Address: Fair Cost Index - Building A - 6th floor - 66, avenue des Champs Elysées - 75008 PARIS, RCS SIREN N° 880 171 194.
