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Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This section outlines how your personal data is collected, used, and protected in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws.

1.1 What Data I Collect

  • Your name and email (via contact form or email)

  • The content of any message or inquiry you send

  • Anonymized website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

1.2 Why I Collect It

  • To respond to inquiries

  • To improve the website experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties unless legally required.

1.3 Legal Grounds for Processing

  • Consent (when you send a message or accept cookies)

  • Legitimate interest (to operate and protect the website)

  • Legal obligation (when required by law)

1.4 How Long I Keep Your Data

  • Contact form data: up to 12 months

  • Analytics data: anonymized and retained per the third-party provider’s policies

1.5 Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to the use of your data

  • File a complaint with the CNIL: https://www.cnil.fr

Contact: studio@dacostaarchive.com

2. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how users interact with the site.

2.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

2.2 Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality

  • Analytics cookies – used to understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)

2.3 Consent

You will be asked to accept or reject cookies when you first visit the site. You can change your preferences at any time via your browser settings.

2.4 How to Disable Cookies

You can disable cookies via your browser settings or use tools like:

  • Google Opt-Out Tool

  • YourOnlineChoices.eua

3. Legal Notice (Mentions Légales)

In accordance with Article 6 of French Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, users of this website are informed of the following:

3.1 Website Publisher

3.2 Hosting Provider

  • Host: Wix.com Ltd.

  • Address: 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel

  • Website: https://www.wix.com

3.3 Intellectual Property

All content on this site (images, text, videos, designs) is the exclusive property of DaCosta Archive unless otherwise credited.
Any reproduction, distribution, or use without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

4. Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms:

4.1 Website Access

The site is generally accessible 24/7, but access may be interrupted for maintenance or technical reasons without prior notice.

4.2 User Conduct

Users agree to:

  • Not misuse the contact form

  • Not infringe on intellectual property rights

  • Not attempt to hack or disrupt the website

4.3 Limitation of Liability

While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, I cannot guarantee that all information is error-free. The website is provided “as is” and I disclaim liability for any inaccuracies or website downtime.

Contact

For any questions regarding legal matters, privacy, or your personal data:

studio@dacostaarchive.com

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