Data policy

1. Definition and nature of personal data

When using our website, we may ask you to provide certain personal data.

“Personal data” refers to all information that can identify a person, including: name, surname, pseudonym, photo, postal and email addresses, telephone number, date of birth, transactions on the site, purchase and subscription history, banking information, and any other data you choose to communicate to us.

 

2. Purpose of this charter

This charter aims to inform you about the collection and use of your personal data, in accordance with your rights.

We comply with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files and freedoms, in its current version.

 

3. Data controller

The entity responsible for collecting and processing personal data is The BothSide News.

 

4. Purposes of data collection

  • Management of access to site services and their use,
  • Processing of contracts, orders, deliveries, invoices, loyalty programs, and customer follow-up,
  • Establishment of a file of users, clients, and prospects,
  • Sending newsletters and promotional offers (with possibility of opposition),
  • Development of commercial and audience statistics,
  • Organization of contests and promotional operations (excluding gambling games subject to regulation),
  • Management of product and service reviews,
  • Monitoring of unpaid debts and disputes,
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

During collection, we specify whether the requested information is mandatory or optional, and the consequences of refusing to provide it.

 

5. Recipients of the data

  • Our staff and subcontractors,
  • Control bodies (e.g., auditors),
  • Public authorities for compliance with legal obligations,
  • Legal auxiliaries and collection agencies.

 

6. Data sharing

Your data may be transferred, leased, or exchanged with third parties. You can express your consent to this by checking a box during collection.

 

7. Data retention period

  • Clients and prospects: kept for the duration necessary for the commercial relationship and up to 3 years after the last contact.
  • Identity documents: 1 year in case of access/rectification request, 3 years in case of opposition.
  • Bank cards: kept by our payment provider for the duration of registration and transactions. The visual cryptogram is never stored.
  • Opt-out for prospecting: kept for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Cookies and statistics: stored for up to 6 months.

 

8. Data security

We take all necessary precautions to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data, particularly through secure payment systems.

 

9. Cookie management

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use:

  • Technical cookies: facilitate your navigation and expire within 6 months.
  • Google Analytics: allows us to analyze site audience.

You can configure your browser to block cookies, but this may affect the functioning of the site.

 

10. Consent

By providing your personal data, you agree to their collection and use in accordance with this charter and applicable legislation.

 

11. Access, modification, and deletion of data

You can request access, modification, or deletion of your data by contacting us by email. You can also object to their processing for legitimate reasons.

 

12. Charter amendments

We reserve the right to modify this charter at any time. Any modification will take effect upon publication on the site. Your continued use of the site will imply your acceptance of the new version.

 

13. Effective date

This charter has been effective since 2025.