Privacy Policy

Last updated date : October 05, 2025

1. Introduction

PaintVault, operated by GILLES Yann, attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data. This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Controller : GILLES Yann
Address : L'Hébergement, 85000 Vendée, France
Email : contact@paint-vault.com

3. Data Collected

We collect the following data:

3.1. Data provided by the user

  • Identification information: last name, first name, pseudonym
  • Contact details: email address
  • Payment information (processed by our secure payment provider)
  • Published content: comments, figurine photos, etc.

3.2. Data collected automatically

  • Connection data: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Navigation data: pages visited, duration of visit, actions performed
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

4. Purposes of Processing

Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • Management of your user account
  • Provision of subscribed services and content
  • Processing of payments and management of subscriptions
  • Communication with you (customer support, notifications)
  • Improvement of our services
  • Statistical analysis of site usage
  • Compliance with our legal obligations
  • Sending newsletters (with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Your consent (especially for newsletters and non-essential cookies)
  • The execution of the contract concluded with you (provision of services)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (invoicing, data retention)
  • Our legitimate interest (improvement of services, site security)

6. Data Recipients

Your data may be transmitted to the following recipients:

  • Authorized personnel of PaintVault
  • Service providers (hosting: OVH, payment, emailing)
  • Legal authorities upon request

We ensure that all our providers comply with the GDPR and offer appropriate data protection guarantees.

7. Data Transfers outside the EU

Your data is hosted within the European Union (France). Should transfers outside the EU become necessary, we would ensure they comply with the GDPR requirements (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions).

8. Retention Period

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

  • Account data: for the entire duration of your account + 3 years after deletion
  • Payment data: 10 years (accounting and tax obligations)
  • Navigation data: 13 months maximum
  • Newsletters: until you unsubscribe

Beyond these periods, your data is deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

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

  • Right of access : obtain a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification : correct your inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure : request the deletion of your data
  • Right to restriction : restrict the processing of your data
  • Right to portability : receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object : object to the processing of your data
  • Right to withdraw your consent : at any time
  • Right to define post-mortem instructions : concerning your data after your death

To exercise these rights, contact us at : contact@paint-vault.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (National Commission for Informatics and Liberties): www.cnil.fr

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Fraudulent use
  • Unauthorized modifications

These measures include: SSL/TLS encryption, firewall, access controls, regular backups.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. For more information, consult our Cookie Policy.

12. Minors

Our services are not intended for persons under 16 years of age. If you are a minor, you must obtain the consent of your parents or legal guardians before creating an account.

13. Policy Amendments

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any modification will be published on this page with a new updated date. We encourage you to consult this page regularly.

14. Contact

For any questions concerning this privacy policy or the exercise of your rights, contact us: