Introduction
This privacy policy defines and informs you of how AYITISTATS uses and protects the information that you may provide to us when using this website.
Please note that this privacy policy may be modified or supplemented at any time by AYITISTATS, particularly in order to comply with any legislative, regulatory, jurisprudential or technological developments. In such cases, the date of its update will be clearly identified at the top of this policy. These modifications are binding on the User from the time they are posted online. Users should therefore regularly consult this privacy and cookie policy to be aware of any modifications.
AYITISTATS is a referencing service that guides you to public data sources without directly hosting this data. This policy only covers information collected on our platform.
Data we collect
Information you provide us
Generally, you can browse the AYITISTATS website without having to provide personal information about yourself. In no case is the transmission of this data mandatory.
However, refusing to provide it may limit access to certain services or information you might request. In this context, AYITISTATS may ask you for certain data such as your last name, first name, email address, telephone number, company and position (hereinafter your "Personal Information"). By transmitting this information, you expressly agree that it be processed by AYITISTATS, for the purposes described in the "Use of your data" section, as well as for the objectives mentioned at the bottom of each relevant form.
Automatically collected information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information:
- Navigation data : pages you visit, time spent on these pages, links you click on.
- Device information : device type, operating system, browser used, screen resolution.
- Location data : general location information based on your IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies : information collected via cookies and other tracking technologies.
Use of your data
The information we collect is used to:
- Provide, maintain and improve our platform and its features
- Personalize your experience by offering you content and recommendations tailored to your interests
- Inform you of updates, new available data or important changes
- Identify and resolve technical or security issues
- Analyze usage trends to improve our platform
- Respond to your requests and communications
- Enable you to share and collaborate with other users (if applicable)
Recipients
Your Personal Information is exclusively intended for AYITISTATS. It is never sold, exchanged or shared with third parties, whether individually or in aggregated form.
However, some of your data may be processed by trusted service providers or subcontractors, strictly on behalf of AYITISTATS and within the framework of the intended purposes (e.g.: hosting, maintenance, sending emails). These partners are contractually bound to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.
Neither AYITISTATS, nor any of its subcontractors, commercialize the personal data of visitors or users of its site.
Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:
Service providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Hosting and maintenance of our platform
- Data analysis and usage statistics
- Customer support and communication services
- Security and fraud prevention services
These providers only have access to the data necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to use it only to provide us with services and maintain their confidentiality.
Legal requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal or regulatory obligation or judicial proceeding
- Protect the rights, property or safety of AYITISTATS, our users or the public
- Detect, prevent or address fraud, security or technical issues
With your consent
We may share your information with your consent or according to your instructions, such as when you choose to share information with other users or connect to third-party services.
Please note that our platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Protecting your data
The security of your personal data is a priority for us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against any unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Security measures
Among the measures we take to protect your data:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- HTTPS protocols for all communications with our site
- Restricted access to personal data by our staff
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Training our team in data security best practices
- Incident response plans to react quickly in case of problems
Data retention
AYITISTATS retains your personal data only for the duration necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and in compliance with applicable legislation. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:
- Account data: retained as long as your account is active
- Usage data: retained for up to 24 months for analysis
- Communications: retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see "Your Rights" section).
International data transfers
AYITISTATS is based in France, but our servers and service providers may be located in different countries. Consequently, your information may be transferred and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ.
When we transfer personal data outside of France or your country of residence, we take measures to ensure that these transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that your data benefits from an adequate level of protection.
These measures may include:
- The use of approved standard contractual clauses
- The use of certified providers meeting strict data protection standards
- Obtaining your explicit consent for certain transfers
Your rights
Depending on the legislation applicable in your country of residence (particularly the General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR, for residents of the European Economic Area), you may benefit from several rights concerning your personal data. AYITISTATS is committed to respecting these rights and facilitating their exercise.
Access and information
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you at any time. We will also provide you with clear information about:
- the purposes of processing,
- the categories of data concerned,
- the recipients or categories of recipients,
- the planned retention period.
Rectification
If you find that certain data about you is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, you may request that it be updated or corrected as soon as possible
Erasure (right to be forgotten)
In certain cases, you may request the deletion of your personal data, particularly if:
- the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected,
- you withdraw your consent (and there is no other legal basis for processing),
- you object to processing and there is no compelling legitimate reason to maintain it,
- the data has been processed unlawfully.
Limitation of processing
You may request temporary limitation of the processing of your data, for example if:
- you contest the accuracy of the data,
- the processing is unlawful but you oppose erasure,
- you have exercised your right to object and verification is in progress.
Data portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another organization, when processing is based on your consent or on a contract, and carried out using automated processes.
Opposition
In certain cases, particularly when processing is based on the legitimate interest of AYITISTATS, you may object to the processing of your data. You may also object at any time to the use of your data for commercial prospecting purposes.
Withdrawal of consent
When processing is based on your consent (for example for sending newsletters or marketing communications), you may withdraw this consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before this withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ayitistats.org. We will process your request within a reasonable time, and in any case within the time limits provided by law.
Cookie management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies or be notified when new cookies are placed.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform and some features may not work properly.
How to manage cookies:
- In your browser settings: Each browser has options to manage cookies.
- Via our cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose your preferences.
- Preferences center: You can access our preferences center at any time to change your choices.
Contact us
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us:
- By email: contact@ayitistats.org
- Via our contact form: www.ayitistats.org/contact
If you believe your rights have not been respected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority in your country of residence.
Last update: May 15, 2025