Privacy policy
Website Publisher
This website is owned and operated by CARBIOS, whose registered office is located at:
CARBIOS
Site de Cataroux
8 rue de la Grolière
63100 Clermont-Ferrand
France
Phone: +33 4 73 86 51 76
Public limited company (Société Anonyme à Conseil d’Administration)
Trade and Companies Register (RCS): 531 530 228 Clermont-Ferrand
VAT number: FR33531530228
The publication director of the website is Vincent Kamel, acting as legal representative of CARBIOS.
Hosting Provider
The website is hosted by:
Scaleway
8 rue de la Ville l’Évêque
75008 Paris — France
Website: www.scaleway.com
Phone: +33 (0)1 84 13 00 00
Website Credits
- Editorial production and management: Benjamin Audebert, Laura Perrin for CARBIOS
- Original photography: Turbulences / Shutterstock / CARBIOS / Adobe Illustration / Skotch Prod / Jérôme Palle
- Website powered by WordPress
- Design and development: LIMPIDE
Terms of Use
By accessing and browsing this website, users fully and unreservedly accept the present terms and conditions.
Users acknowledge that they possess the necessary skills and technical resources required to access and use the website. Users also confirm that their computer systems are free from viruses and functioning properly.
Users are solely responsible for the information they provide through the website. Such information must be accurate, lawful, and must not infringe third-party rights.
Some pages of the website may contain PDF documents. Viewing these documents may require Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software.
Liability
The website published by CARBIOS is provided for informational purposes only.
Although CARBIOS makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and updating of the information published on the website, CARBIOS cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information.
CARBIOS reserves the right to modify the website and its content at any time without prior notice.
CARBIOS shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to or use of the website, including any information available on the website or any response obtained through the website.
Any attempt to transfer information to a third-party website or to modify information contained on this website is prohibited and may result in civil and/or criminal proceedings.
Hyperlinks
Creating hyperlinks to this website or to any part thereof is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of CARBIOS.
CARBIOS assumes no responsibility for third-party websites accessible through hyperlinks published on this website, nor for their content, operation, or terms of use.
Technical Information
CARBIOS cannot guarantee that the server hosting the website is free from viruses or other harmful components.
Users are responsible for taking all appropriate measures to protect their devices, systems, and data against potential security threats.
While CARBIOS makes every effort to ensure continuous access to the website, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.
Intellectual Property
All content available on this website, including but not limited to texts, photographs, graphics, logos, trademarks, databases, and other materials, is protected by intellectual property rights and is the exclusive property of CARBIOS or is used with authorization from the relevant rights holders.
Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, transmission, or distortion, in whole or in part, of the website or its content without prior written authorization from CARBIOS is strictly prohibited.
The databases appearing on the website are protected under applicable intellectual property laws relating to database protection.
PRIVACY POLICY
Introduction
CARBIOS is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is collected, processed, and protected, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected and processed when you access our website or use our digital services.
Data Controller
The data controller is:
CARBIOS
Site de Cataroux
8 rue de la Grolière
63100 Clermont-Ferrand — France
Email: contact@carbios.com
The terms “CARBIOS”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to CARBIOS.
Personal Data We Collect
In compliance with applicable regulations, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal data collected directly from you or indirectly through our service providers;
- Personal data related to the operation and use of our website and digital services;
- Personal data derived from information you have provided to us.
Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Media Library Access
To provide access to our media library services through the creation of a user account.
Data processed:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
- Media organization
- Password
Legal basis: Consent.
Newsletter Subscription
To send newsletters and communications according to your preferences.
Data processed:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
Legal basis: Consent.
Contact Requests
To contact users who submit inquiries through our contact forms.
Data processed:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
Legal basis: Consent.
Website Administration and Security
To administer our systems, analyze website usage, ensure website security, and improve our digital services.
Data processed:
- IP address (for approximate geolocation)
- Browsing data (pages viewed, videos watched, visit duration, technical errors)
- Technical information (browser type, operating system)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal obligations.
To determine the appropriate retention period, CARBIOS considers:
- the nature and sensitivity of the data;
- the purposes of processing;
- potential risks associated with unauthorized access or disclosure; and
- applicable legal requirements.
In some cases, personal data may be anonymized for statistical or research purposes.
Recipients of Personal Data
Within CARBIOS
Your personal data may be accessed by authorized personnel within CARBIOS strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Service Providers
Your personal data may also be processed by third-party service providers acting on behalf of CARBIOS, including:
- LIMPIDE — website development and media storage;
- Brevo — newsletter management;
- Hosting and IT maintenance providers.
These service providers are contractually bound to comply with applicable data protection regulations and confidentiality obligations.
Data Storage and Security
Personal data is stored on secure servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA).
CARBIOS implements appropriate technical, organizational, and security measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Recruitment Platform
When users click on the “Careers” section of the website, they may be redirected to a recruitment platform operated by Flatchr acting as a data processor on behalf of CARBIOS.
The collection and processing of personal data on this platform are governed by Flatchr’s own privacy policy.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access;
- Right to rectification;
- Right to erasure;
- Right to restriction of processing;
- Right to object;
- Right to data portability.
You may exercise these rights by contacting:
Email: dataprotection@carbios.com
or by post:
CARBIOS
For the attention of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Site de Cataroux
8 rue de la Grolière
63100 Clermont-Ferrand — France
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, including the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL).
Related Policies
Please also consult our separate Cookie Policy for additional information regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies on this website.
Applicable Law
This website and its contents are governed by French law.
Any dispute relating to the use of the website shall fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts.