Privacy policy

Personal Data Protection and Cookie Policy

This personal data protection and cookie management policy outlines the privacy, personal data collection, and cookie policy of FORGINAL INDUSTRIE.

It applies to data collected on the website https://www.forginal-industrie.com/fr/.

To facilitate access to this policy, we make it available in our menu as well as any other location where personal data is requested.

The purpose of this policy is to inform you:

of the measures we take to collect your personal data, in strict compliance with your rights,
of the types of data that may be collected on our website,
of how collected data may be used and your rights concerning this data.

FORGINAL INDUSTRIE specifies through this policy and/or whenever personal data is requested, the purposes of the processing as well as the means of any operation (collection, recording, modification, etc.).

FORGINAL INDUSTRIE commits to:

ensuring compliance with personal data protection principles,
informing individuals of their rights of access, rectification, and opposition,
fulfilling legal and/or regulatory formalities.

We inform you that we comply, in the collection and management of your personal data, with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 on Information Technology, Data Files, and Civil Liberties, as amended, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted on April 27, 2016, as well as all resulting laws and regulations.

1. Data Protection

When using our website, we may collect personal data provided in the following contexts:

Contact request:

IP, First and Last Name: to identify you,
Email address, phone number: to contact you regarding your request

Project study request:

IP, First and Last Name: to identify you,
Email address, phone number: to contact you about your project request
Company, position (optional): to respond according to your company’s or department’s activity

Recruitment request form:

IP, First and Last Name: to identify you,
Email address, phone number: to contact you for recruitment purposes
CV, motivation letter: to assess your suitability for the position
Portfolio, LinkedIn (optional): to support your application

Internship request form:

IP, First and Last Name: to identify you,
Email address, phone number: to contact you for internship purposes
CV, motivation letter: to evaluate your suitability for the internship
Portfolio, LinkedIn (optional): to support your application

Newsletter subscription:

IP: to identify you
Email address: to send you the newsletter

“Personal data” refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify you (by cross-referencing), such as name, surname, pseudonym, date of birth, photo, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, profession, education background, degrees, career path, professional experience, transaction details, purchases and subscriptions, bank account details…

Your Rights: Access, Rectification, Deletion, and Objection

In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 (“Informatique et Libertés”) and the GDPR adopted on April 27, 2016, you have the right to access, rectify, delete, and object to the processing of your personal data. You may also object to processing for commercial prospecting purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact:

SAS FORGINAL
ZI de Geoffroy, Chemin de la Varenne
63 300 THIERS – FRANCE
Tel: +33 473 80 30 89
Email: forginal.order@forginal.com

Please include a signed letter or email along with a valid proof of identity (national ID card or passport).

How FORGINAL INDUSTRIE Manages Your Personal Data

3.1 Methods of Data Collection

When browsing our website, we may collect your personal data via forms, after obtaining your consent through a checkbox confirming that you have read this policy.

3.2 Purposes of Data Collection

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

Sending newsletters
Managing subscriptions and unsubscriptions
Compiling statistics to improve the site
Following up on customer relationships (claims, project requests)
Managing access, rectification, and objection requests
Storing legally required records for accounting and administrative use
Processing job and internship applications and keeping you informed if opportunities arise

We commit to collecting only the data strictly necessary for the intended purposes.

3.3 Data Retention

Collected data is retained only as long as necessary:

3 years after the end of a commercial relationship (clients/partners) or after last contact (prospects)
3 years for applications and internship requests

At the end of this period:

We will contact you to confirm whether you wish to continue receiving communications;
If not, data will be archived, anonymized, or deleted.

You may object at any time, as outlined above.

3.4 Data Recipients

Personal data collected is intended for internal use by authorized staff of FORGINAL INDUSTRIE only.

No data is intended to be transferred outside the European Union. If such a transfer becomes necessary, we commit to:

Choosing countries offering adequate data protection
Seeking authorization from supervisory authorities if needed
Securing subcontractors contractually and verifying compliance

Security and Confidentiality

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or destruction. Examples include:

Technical measures:

Secure access to site data
Up-to-date software and plugins
Strict access control
Security modules and protection technologies

Organizational measures:

Restricted server access to qualified teams
Controlled access to source code and databases
Regular verification of security procedures

You also play a role in protecting your data. Please:

Do not share login credentials
Always log out after using your account
Avoid saving credentials in shared browsers

2. Cookie Policy

Cookies refer to trackers placed when visiting a website, reading emails, or using applications. A cookie is a text file saved on your device that allows the site to store technical data for site functionality, user experience, and statistical analysis.

When you visit our site, cookies may be installed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Cookies are essential for proper site functionality and performance. They allow us to gather statistics and improve your user experience, including sharing content on social networks.

Your Consent

On your first visit, a window notifies you of our use of cookies. You can accept or refuse them.

Continuing navigation implies consent. You can change your preferences at any time as outlined below.

Types of Cookies

Cookies from FORGINAL INDUSTRIE:

These are used to:

Monitor site activity and errors
Measure traffic and usage statistics
Save your consent preferences

We collect standard technical data from your browser (IP address, browser type, referring sites, access times). These do not allow us to identify you personally.

Third-party cookies:

These are managed by external platforms and subject to their privacy policies. They may be used via:

Social media sharing buttons (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest)

You can configure your cookie preferences globally or per service via Cookie Settings.

Analytics cookies:

We use Google Analytics to:

Measure content effectiveness
Track user behavior and improve the site

We do not collect or share personal information through Google Analytics. You can opt out via cookie settings.

Cookie Duration

In accordance with current regulations, cookies are stored for a maximum of 13 months.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Each browser has different methods. Check the help menu for instructions or refer to these links:

Edge
Safari
Chrome
Firefox

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience and limit certain site features.

3. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time, in line with changes to our practices or legal obligations. Please review it regularly before submitting data. You may be asked to acknowledge the latest version periodically.

Last updated: April 16, 2018