{"id":1908,"date":"2026-05-11T13:10:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refuge-institute.org\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T10:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:04:11","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/refuge-institute.org\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn accordance with the provisions of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, relating to data processing, files, and liberties, and Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR), this page provides information regarding the processing of personal data carried out via the refuge-institute.org<\/a> website.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Personal data:<\/strong> any information or data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, address, user number, telephone number, photograph, date of birth, IP address, etc.).<\/p>

Processing<\/strong>: any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means: collection, recording, organization, storage, modification, alignment, retrieval, consultation, extraction, use, combination, as well as the blocking, erasure, or destruction of such personal data.<\/p>

Cookie<\/strong>: a data block that records information about website browsing without identifying the user. Cookies facilitate navigation, tailor content, and optimize certain features (such as session ID, language, and date), but they also collect personal data to track user behavior and serve advertising purposes. <\/p>

Processor<\/strong>: the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Refuge Institute<\/strong> attaches great importance to protecting the personal data and privacy of its users and of anyone accessing its websites. This personal data protection policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) outlines the types of personal data concerning you that may be processed by Refuge Institute<\/strong> and any potential data processors acting on its behalf. <\/p>

All processing of your personal data is carried out in compliance with applicable regulations, particularly Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on Data Processing, Data Files and Individual Liberties (as amended) and Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (referred to as the “Regulation”).<\/p>

The user of the site acknowledges having read this policy as well as the site\u2019s General Terms of Use. If the user disagrees with these terms, they are free not to use the sites and not to provide any personal data. <\/p>

In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 (as amended) and Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 on the protection of personal data, you have the following rights regarding your data:<\/p>

Right of access:<\/strong> you have the right to know whether your personal data is being processed and to obtain a copy of it in an understandable format. It also allows you to verify the accuracy of your data and, if necessary, request its rectification or deletion. <\/p>

Right to object: you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons relating to your particular situation. You may exercise this right unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your rights and freedoms. <\/p>

Right to rectification:<\/strong> you have the right to obtain the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information concerning you that is processed by Refuge Institute<\/strong>.<\/p>

Right to rectification: <\/strong>you have the right to obtain the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information concerning you that is processed by Refuge Institute<\/strong>. Right to erasure or right to be forgotten: you have the right to have your personal data erased by Refuge Institute when one of the following grounds applies: (i) the data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected; (ii) you withdraw your consent to the processing and there is no other legal basis for the processing; (iii) you object to the processing of your personal data and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing; (iv) the data are being processed unlawfully; (v) the data must be erased to comply with a legal obligation. <\/p>

Right to data portability:<\/strong> you have the right to obtain the personal data you have provided to Refuge Institute<\/strong> in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, in order to transmit it yourself or, where technically feasible, to request that Refuge Institute<\/strong> transmit it to another data controller. This right applies when the processing is based on your consent or on the performance of a contract and is carried out by automated means. <\/p>

Right to withdraw your consent: <\/strong>for processing based on consent, you may withdraw the consent you have given for such processing at any time.<\/p>

Right to restriction of processing: <\/strong>you have the right to have the processing of personal data suspended pending verification (verification of the accuracy of the information, the legal grounds for processing, or legitimate grounds) or where the processing is unlawful but you object to the erasure of the data.<\/p>

To exercise these rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at contact@refuge-institute.org<\/a>, providing proof of your identity.<\/p>

In the event of a breach, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr<\/a>).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Processing of your personal data via the contact form<\/strong><\/p>

The personal data collected by Refuge Institute<\/strong> via this form, based on our legitimate interest, are necessary to process your requests. Information marked with an asterisk must be provided (other fields are optional). Otherwise, Refuge Institute<\/strong> will be unable to respond to your request. <\/p>

This information is intended exclusively for Refuge Institute staff responsible for handling your inquiries. Questions and the corresponding answers are retained for the time necessary to address your request. <\/p>

The information collected via this form by Refuge Institute<\/strong>\u2014acting as the data controller\u2014directly from you is subject to automated processing. This processing is based on your consent and is intended to manage responses to your inquiries. This information is for the exclusive use of Refuge Institute<\/strong>\u2019s sales and communications departments. It will be retained for the time necessary to process your request. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 on the protection of personal data, you have the following rights regarding your data: the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure (right to be forgotten), the right to object, the right to restrict processing, and the right to data portability; furthermore, you may withdraw your consent at any time. You may also provide instructions regarding the retention, erasure, and disclosure of your personal data after your death. You may object to the processing of your data for reasons relating to your particular situation. To exercise your rights, you may send an email to the following address: contact@refuge-institute.org<\/a>.For further information, or in the event of a breach of the aforementioned provisions, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL<\/a>. <\/p>

Processing of your personal data for commercial prospecting purpose<\/strong>sRefuge Institute<\/strong> collects personal information about you directly from you, based on its legitimate interest, in order to send you commercial materials. This information is intended exclusively for authorized Refuge Institute<\/strong> personnel. Data is retained for a maximum of 3 years from the date of your last contact. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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When you visit our site, cookies are placed on your device to generate audience statistics, improve your user experience, and offer you personalized content. Some cookies are essential for the site to function properly, while others require your consent. <\/p>

To adjust your preferences, you can use the cookie management panel on our site. You also have the option to manage cookies in several ways: <\/p>

  • By configuring your browser* to accept or reject cookies before they are installed.<\/li>
  • By regularly deleting cookies from your device via your browser.<\/li>
  • By installing a cookie manager to add, delete, modify, search for, protect, and block cookies.<\/li><\/ul>

    *Cookie settings vary by browser, and you can find instructions in your browser’s help menu to adjust your preferences.<\/i><\/p>

    Please note that refusing cookies may limit access to certain site features; we cannot be held responsible for this.When you refuse the installation or use of a cookie, a refusal cookie is placed on your device. Deleting this cookie will make it impossible to identify you as a user who has refused the use of cookies.Similarly, when you consent to the installation of cookies, a consent cookie is placed. These cookies must remain on your device to maintain state information while you access different pages of the website. <\/p>

    Several types of cookies may be used by the site:<\/p>

    Functional cookies:<\/b> Functional cookies are necessary for the website to operate. They are essential for the functioning of the Refuge Institute<\/strong> website and for user navigation. They enable users to utilize the sites’ key features and secure their connection.These cookies have a very short lifespan, lasting only as long as the session remains active.Without these cookies, users will be unable to use the sites normally; consequently, it is not recommended to block or delete them. <\/p>

    User experience optimization cookies<\/strong>: These cookies optimize the functioning of the Refuge Institute<\/strong> website by adapting the presentation to users’ display preferences. They ensure a personalized and seamless browsing experience, with a maximum lifespan of thirteen months.Refusing these cookies would deprive users of the features mentioned above. <\/p>

    Technical performance cookies<\/strong>: Technical performance cookies allow Refuge Institute<\/strong> to monitor site performance, detect issues, enable security features, and identify malicious activity. They have a lifespan of thirteen months.While refusing or deleting these cookies does not affect browsing, it may prevent Refuge Institute<\/strong> from improving the quality of its services. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Refuge Institute <\/strong>accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or relevance of information posted online by the user.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Taking into account technological developments, implementation costs, the nature of the data to be protected, and the risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals, Refuge Institute<\/strong> implements all appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk and to guarantee the confidentiality of the personal data processed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Should Refuge Institute<\/strong> modify this policy, or if legal or regulatory requirements so dictate, the updated policy will be published on our websites and will take effect immediately upon publication. We therefore encourage you to consult it during each visit to review the latest version, which is permanently available on our websites. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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