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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Key Historical Figures of France Review ("KHFFR," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit inquiries through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Submit research articles or academic contributions
  • Request access to archival resources
  • Communicate with our editorial team

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Academic affiliation and professional credentials
  • Research interests and areas of specialization
  • Content of correspondence and submitted materials

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visits

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Provide relevant content and research resources

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Academic and Editorial Operations

  • Processing and responding to inquiries
  • Managing article submissions and peer review processes
  • Facilitating academic collaborations and research partnerships
  • Providing access to archival resources and research materials

2.2 Communication

  • Sending newsletters and research updates
  • Notifying you about new publications and events
  • Responding to your questions and requests
  • Providing technical support and assistance

2.3 Website Improvement

  • Analyzing website usage patterns and trends
  • Improving website design and user experience
  • Developing new features and content
  • Ensuring website security and functionality

2.4 Legal Compliance

  • Complying with legal obligations and regulations
  • Protecting our rights and intellectual property
  • Preventing fraud and unauthorized access
  • Enforcing our terms of service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Academic Partners

We may share information with academic institutions, archives, and research organizations when necessary for collaborative research projects, with appropriate confidentiality agreements in place.

3.2 Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, email communications, and data analysis. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring organization, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information:

  • Contact form submissions: 2 years from last contact
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscription
  • Article submissions: Duration of publication plus archival period
  • Website analytics: 26 months

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

5.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to your personal information and obtain a copy in a structured, commonly used format.

5.2 Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations that may require retention.

5.4 Restriction and Objection

You may request restriction of processing or object to certain uses of your personal information.

5.5 Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@khffr.fr

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in France within the European Union. If you access our website from outside the EU, your information may be transferred to and processed in France. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through appropriate safeguards.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including academic institutions, archives, and research resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending an email notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Key Historical Figures of France Review
42 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
75012 Paris, France

Email: privacy@khffr.fr
Phone: +33 1 84 25 39 74

12. Data Protection Authority

If you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority:

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL)
3 Place de Fontenoy
TSA 80715
75334 Paris Cedex 07, France
Website: www.cnil.fr

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Key Historical Figures of France Review

Independent Historical Research on France's Defining Personalities

A research-oriented journal dedicated to scholarly examination of prominent French historical figures.

Contact Information

Address:
42 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
75012 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 84 25 39 74

Email: contact@khffr.fr

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