Last updated: 2025-12-07
1. Who We Are
The website jean-louis-vill.com is the official site of author Jean-Louis Vill.
Its purpose is to present his works, share news, and offer a way for readers, reviewers, and press professionals to get in touch.
2. Personal Data Collected
2.1 Contact or Press Forms
When you contact me (as a reader, reviewer, journalist, or potential partner), you may provide:
- your name,
- your email address,
- any information you choose to include in your message.
This information is used solely to respond to your request.
It is never sold, rented, transferred, or shared.
2.2. Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, WordPress collects:
- the data displayed in the comment form,
- your IP address,
- your browser’s “user agent” string (for anti-spam detection).
If you use a Gravatar account, an anonymized identifier may be sent to that service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture may appear publicly next to your message.
2.3. Images Uploaded to the Site
If you upload an image, please avoid including EXIF data containing GPS coordinates.
Visitors may technically extract this information.
2.4. Essential Cookies
This website uses only technical cookies required for normal operation, such as:
- optional storage of your name/email when leaving a comment,
- temporary cookies linked to the internal functioning of WordPress.
No advertising or intrusive analytics cookies are installed by the author.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles may include videos, images, or posts from third-party websites (YouTube, social networks, etc.).
Such embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly, which may use its own cookies and tracking tools.
You are encouraged to consult their respective privacy policies.
4. Who Your Data Is Shared With
Your information is not shared with anyone.
The only exceptions are:
- WordPress automated anti-spam services (Akismet),
- password reset emails, if you ever had an account (which is typically not the case on this site).
The site offers no payments, no member accounts, and no commercial transactions.
5. Data Retention Period
Comments: kept indefinitely (WordPress standard), unless you request deletion.
Messages sent through forms: kept only as long as needed to reply or process the request, then regularly deleted.
No commercial or marketing database is maintained, unless you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
In accordance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR for EU visitors, Canadian laws for visitors from Canada), you may:
- request access to your personal data;
- request correction;
- request deletion;
- request that processing of your data be stopped.
To exercise your rights, you may use our official contact form.
7. Data Security
No sensitive information is collected through this site.
Data provided through forms is protected by the standard security measures offered by WordPress and the site’s hosting provider.
8. No Data Transfers or Sales
I do not sell, rent, or transfer any personal data to third parties.
Any information you provide remains strictly confidential.
9. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated based on the evolution of the website or new legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available on this page.