Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Verdepedia (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://verdepedia.com, interact with our services, or otherwise communicate with us.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the EU GDPR and UK GDPR, the data controller is:

Verdepedia
Lyon, France
Email: contact@verdepedia.com

If you are located in the United Kingdom, you may also contact our UK representative at contact@verdepedia.com.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identification Data: name, email address, IP address, and contact details.
Technical Data: browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on pages, interactions with content.
Cookies and Tracking: cookies, pixels, analytics, and similar technologies (see our [Cookie Policy]).
Communication Data: messages or feedback you send to us via contact forms or email.

We do not collect sensitive data (such as health, race, religion, or biometric data) unless explicitly required and with your consent.

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent: when you voluntarily provide information (e.g. newsletter signup).
Contractual necessity: when processing is required to perform our services.
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws or court orders.
Legitimate interests: to improve our website and services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, support, or updates.
To analyze website usage and optimize user experience.
To send you newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent).
To comply with our legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, and in accordance with applicable laws.
Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

We may share your personal data with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, email platforms, etc.) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Authorities or regulators, if required by law.
Business partners only with your explicit consent.

If data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: request a copy of your data.
Rectification: correct inaccurate data.
Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”): request deletion of your data.
Restriction: limit how we process your data.
Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Objection: object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent: when processing is based on your consent.

➡️ To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@verdepedia.com.
We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

8. Your Rights (CCPA / CPRA — California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you also have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

Right to know: what categories of personal information we collect and disclose.
Right to delete: request deletion of personal data we have collected.
Right to opt-out: prevent the sale or sharing of your personal data.
Right to non-discrimination: receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your rights.

We do not sell your personal information.
You can exercise your rights by emailing us at contact@verdepedia.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences,
Measure website traffic and performance,
Personalize content and advertising (where applicable).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
See our [Cookie Policy] for more details.

10. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no online system is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at contact@verdepedia.com.

11. Minors

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites not operated by us.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Verdepedia
Email: contact@verdepedia.com
Address: Lyon, France