Privacy Policy

Our website address is www.umontpellier.fr 

media

If you are a registered contributor and upload images to the website, we recommend that you avoid uploading images that contain GPS coordinates in their EXIF data. Visitors to your website may download and extract location data from these images. 

Newsletter 

The data collected is processed for the purpose of sending information about news from the University of Montpellier. The processing is carried out under the responsibility of the University of Montpellier, and the data collected is intended for the University’s exclusive use. 

In accordance with applicable law, you have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, as well as the right to data portability. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data, the right to restrict processing, and the right to object to the processing of your data on legitimate grounds. Additionally, you may provide instructions regarding the handling of your data (retention, erasure, disclosure to a third party, etc.) in the event of your death.  

You may exercise this right by writing to us at the following address, including your last name, first name, and address:   

  • University of Montpellier – DPO
    163 Auguste Broussonnet Street
    34090 Montpellier 

You also have the right to file a complaint with a national supervisory authority, such as the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), in the event of a violation of applicable data protection regulations, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) No. 2016/679 (contact information available at www.cnil.fr). 

Cookies

When you log in, we will set a few cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. A login cookie lasts for two days, and a display preference cookie lasts for one year. If you check “Remember Me,” your login cookie will be stored for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookie will be deleted. 

When you edit or publish a post, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain any personal data. It simply indicates the ID of the post you just edited. It expires after one day. 

Embedded content from other websites 

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other sites behaves in the same way as if the visitor were visiting that other site directly.  

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking tools, and track your interactions with this embedded content. 

Statistics and audience metrics 

​​​We use Matomo to analyze website traffic. This analysis allows us to provide you with more relevant content and a more tailored navigation experience. You can use a module to disable it if you do not wish to share your data with us 

How long your data is stored 

For users who register on our site (where available), we also store the personal data they provide in their profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information. 

Your rights regarding your data 

You have the right to file a complaint with a national supervisory authority, such as the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés, in the event of a violation of applicable data protection regulations, including European Regulation No. 2016/679 (contact information available at www.cnil.fr). 

How we protect your data 

Your data is stored on secure servers that can only be accessed from specific IP addresses. Your data may also be anonymized. 

Procedures to Follow in the Event of a Data Breach 

The hosting provider agrees to notify the owners of the website https://www.umontpellier.fr/ within 24 hours of discovering the breach. Affected users will be notified, and measures to secure the database will be implemented. 

Automated marketing and/or profiling activities carried out using personal data 

We analyze your personal information to improve your customer experience. Unless you object, these analyses allow us to offer you innovative products, complementary or promotional offers, or display advertisements that, to the extent possible, align with your consumption habits and interests.