Legal Notice

Website Publisher

Under Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004 on Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN), it is specified that our website is published by IHU RespirERA:

Registered office address:

Laboratoire de Pathologie Clinique et Expérimentale

Hôpital Pasteur 1

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

30 avenue de la voie Romaine

06001 NICE cedex 1

SIRET : 93300670200015

Email address : ihurespirera@chu-nice.fr

The Publishing Director is IHU RespirERA.

Website Host

The website is hosted by the company: OVH

Adress : 2, rue Kellermann BP 80157 59053 ROUBAIX Cedex 1
Email addess : support@ovh.com
Registration number with the Lille Trade and Companies Register: B 424 761 419

Communication Agency
GEMEA Interactive
Email address : info@gemea.com

Website Design and Development
Communication agency specialized in website design and development
GEMEA Interactive
Email address : info@gemea.com

 

  1. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions

By accessing the website ihu-respirera.fr, you must expressly accept these General Terms and Conditions of Use (GTCU) by clicking on the "I accept the Terms and Conditions" button. Without such acceptance, access to the website and its content will not be possible.

 

  1. Modification of the Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these General Terms and Conditions of Use (GTCU) at any time. Any modification will become effective as soon as it is published on the website ihu-respirera.fr. Each time the GTCU are updated, you will be asked to provide your consent again by clicking on the "I accept the Terms and Conditions" button. All changes will be clearly indicated, notably through visual highlights (e.g., bold text) to facilitate their identification. Without your acceptance, access to the website will not be possible.

 

  1. Website Purposes

The IHU RespirERA website is intended to provide access to all news, research activities, and developments of the institute. It is a strictly informational platform, designed to showcase our research, events, and initiatives.

It is important to note that the information published on this website does not constitute medical advice or recommendations under any circumstances. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to establish a diagnosis, guide treatment, or replace the opinion of a healthcare professional.

 

  1. Website Usage

You agree to use the website solely for lawful purposes and exclusively to obtain information about the activities of IHU RespirERA, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

You must not:

  • Use the website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Post, transmit, or distribute any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, hateful, racist, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Interfere with the use of the website by other users.
  • Attempt to access unauthorized or restricted areas of the website.

 

  1. Copyright / Intellectual Property

This website is governed by French and international laws on copyright and intellectual property. All rights of reproduction are reserved, including for downloadable documents, as well as iconographic and photographic representations.

The reproduction of all or part of this website, regardless of the medium, is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the Publishing Director.

Any violation of these mandatory provisions exposes the offender, and any responsible person, to the criminal and civil penalties provided for by law.

IHU RespirERA reserves the right to modify or update the information available on the website at any time.

 

  1. Intellectual Property

All content available on the website ihu-respirera.fr, including but not limited to texts, images, graphics, logos, icons, software, and other materials (the “Content”), is the exclusive property of IHU RespirERA or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws (Articles L112-2, L121-1 et seq.: Intellectual Property Rights or “IPR”), including but not limited to copyright, trademarks, patents, designs and models, as well as trade secrets.

Under no circumstances may you use, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, transmit, publicly represent, or create derivative works from the Content, nor communicate to the public all or part of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), without our prior written authorization (Article L122-4).

 

  1. Hyperlinks

IHU RespirERA disclaims all liability for any websites containing a link to the IHU RespirERA website.

This website may contain links to other websites. These links are provided solely for accessibility purposes and do not imply any endorsement or guarantee of the content of these sites. Access to such websites is the sole responsibility of the user.

 

  1. Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website.

 

  1. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These General Terms and Conditions of Use (GTCU) are governed by and interpreted in accordance with French law. In the event of a dispute arising from or related to these Terms, an amicable settlement procedure will be favored before any legal action is taken.

If no amicable solution is found, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nice.

 

  1. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at contact@ihu-respirera.fr.

Privacy Policy

  1. Definitions

Within the framework of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (name, address, email, etc.).
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or not (collection, storage, modification, etc.).
  • Data Controller: IHU RespirERA, which determines the purposes and means of processing your data.

 

  1. Purposes of Processing

The personal data you provide to us is processed for the following purposes:

  • Browsing and Site Consultation: Ensuring the proper functioning of ihu-respirera.fr (through the use of essential technical cookies).
  • Management of Contact Requests: Responding to your information or quote requests.
  • Management of Donations: Processing your donations, issuing the tax receipt, and complying with the related legal and fiscal obligations.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: To ensure the security and proper functioning of the site.
  • Performance of a Contract: When a contractual relationship is established (e.g., management of a donation or information request).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with fiscal requirements and applicable legal obligations (e.g., issuing a tax receipt).

 

  1. Types of Processing

The operations performed on your personal data include:

  • Collection: Gathering the information you provide (name, contact details, payment information for donations, etc.).
  • Storage: Storing your data on secure servers for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes or in accordance with legal obligations.
  • Integration into Files: Creation of specific files (e.g., donor file) for managing your contributions.

 

  1. Retention Period

The retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the processing:

  • Browsing Data: Temporarily stored (during your session or for a limited period to ensure the security and performance of the site).
  • Donation Data: Retained for as long as necessary to manage the donation, issue the tax receipt, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

 

  1. Types of Personal Data Collected

Depending on your interaction with our site, we collect:

  • For Site Consultation: Technical data (IP address, browser type, etc.) collected through essential technical cookies only, which do not allow for targeting or profiling.
  • For Contact Requests: The information you voluntarily provide to us (name, email address, phone number, etc.).
  • For Donations: The information strictly necessary for processing your donation (name, address, payment details, amount, etc.).

 

  1. Data Storage

Your personal data is stored on servers located within the European Union, ensuring a level of security that complies with GDPR requirements. These servers may be operated by IHU RespirERA or by third-party service providers subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

 

  1. Access to Data

Access to your data is limited to:

  • Our Internal Teams: Only to authorized personnel responsible for data management and processing.
  • Our Subcontractors: Technical or service providers (e.g., payment services) who adhere to strict confidentiality and security commitments.

 

  1. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: To obtain confirmation that your data is being processed and to access it.
  • Right of Rectification: To have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
  • Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your data when its retention is no longer necessary.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: To request that we limit the use of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: To object to certain processing of your data based on your personal situation.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at the following address: contact@ihu-respirera.fr.

 

  1. Modification

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect regulatory, judicial, editorial, or technical changes.

In the event of an update, we will change the "last updated" date and specify the date of the modifications made.

If necessary, we will inform you directly and/or seek your consent.

We recommend that you regularly review this page to stay informed of any changes or updates to our privacy policy.

 

  1. Contact

For any questions regarding the protection of your data or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at the following address: contact@ihu-respirera.fr.

 

Cookie Usage Policy

 

  1. Introduction

This cookie policy informs you about the use of cookies by IHU RespirERA on the site ihu-respirera.fr.

 

  1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file sent by a website and stored on your computer through your browser. It helps improve your browsing experience.

 

  1. Cookies Used by IHU RespirERA
    On ihu-respirera.fr, we only use so-called technical or essential cookies. These cookies are necessary for:
  • Ensuring smooth navigation of the site.
  • Remembering your preferences (e.g., language or country).
  • Ensuring authentication in secure areas.

 

  1. Purpose of Cookies

The cookies implemented are solely for the technical functioning of the site and to improve your user experience. They are in no way used for targeting or advertising profiling.

 

  1. Consent

Since only technical and essential cookies are used, no prior consent is required in accordance with the applicable regulations (GDPR).

 

  1. Additional Information

For more information on how cookies work and their implications, you can visit the CNIL website: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-et-autres-traceurs.