The PRO.BIO.QUAL Association, mindful of individual rights, particularly concerning automated data processing, and committed to transparency with its clients, has established a policy detailing all such processing, the purposes pursued, and the means available to individuals to exercise their rights effectively.

For further information on personal data protection, please visit: https://www.cnil.fr/

By continuing to browse this site, you unreservedly accept these terms and conditions.

The currently online version of these terms of use is the only enforceable version throughout the duration of use of the site and until it is replaced by a new version.

1 - Access to the Website

Access to and use of the site are strictly for personal use. You agree not to use this site or any information or data contained therein for commercial, political, advertising purposes, or any form of commercial solicitation, including sending unsolicited emails.

2 - Website Content

All trademarks, photographs, texts, comments, illustrations, animated or non-animated images, video sequences, sounds, and all computer applications that may be used to operate this site and, more generally, all elements reproduced or used on the site are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

They are the full and exclusive property of the publisher or its partners. Any reproduction, representation, use, or adaptation of any part of these elements, including computer applications, in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of the publisher, is strictly prohibited. The publisher's failure to initiate proceedings upon becoming aware of unauthorized use does not constitute acceptance of such use and does not waive legal action.

3 - Website Management

For the proper management of the site, the publisher may at any time:

• Suspend, interrupt, or limit access to all or part of the site;
• Restrict access to the site or certain parts of it to a specific category of internet users;
• Remove any information that could disrupt its operation or contravene national or international laws or Netiquette rules;
• Suspend the site to perform updates.

4 - Responsibilities

The publisher cannot be held liable in case of failure, breakdown, difficulty, or operational interruption preventing access to the site or any of its functionalities.
The device used to connect to the site is your sole responsibility. You must take all appropriate measures to protect your equipment and data, particularly against internet viruses. You are also solely responsible for the sites and data you access.

The publisher is not liable for any legal action against you due to:

• Your use of the site or any service accessible via the Internet;
• Your failure to comply with these general conditions.

The publisher is not responsible for damages caused to you, third parties, and/or your equipment due to your connection to or use of the site. You waive any claim against the publisher in this regard.
If the publisher is subject to an amicable or judicial procedure due to your use of the site, it may seek indemnification from you for all damages, sums, penalties, and costs arising from such procedures.

5 - Hyperlinks

The creation of any hyperlinks to any part of the site by users is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the publisher.

The publisher may refuse this authorization without justification. If granted, the authorization is temporary and may be withdrawn at any time without justification.

Any information accessible via a link to other sites is not under the publisher's control, who declines all responsibility for their content.

6 - Data Collection

Your data is collected by the PRO.BIO.QUAL Association.

Personal data refers to any information concerning an identified or identifiable individual (the "data subject"); an identifiable individual is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, particularly by reference to an identification number or one or more specific factors related to their physical, physiological, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.

Personal information collected on the site is primarily used by the publisher to manage relationships with users, including order tracking and statistical processing of quality control results. These data are recorded in the publisher's client file and declared to the CNIL.

The publisher's CNIL registration numbers are:

• No. 1307372, for statistical processing of quality control results and administrative management of the association.
• No. 2179731, for continuing education in medical biology.

7 - Right of Access, Rectification, and Dereferencing of Your Data

In accordance with the "Informatique et Libertés" law (French Data Protection Act) No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, as amended, each person has the right to access, rectify and oppose the processing of their personal data. Each individual also has the right to restrict processing, the right to dereference and the right to data portability for data they have provided to the data controller.

You can exercise this right by contacting us at:
ProBioQual - 7, rue Antoine Lumière - 69008 LYON
Or by Email :
secretariat@probioqual.com

Each request must be accompanied by a signed photocopy of a valid identity document and mention the address where the publisher can contact the requester. A response will be sent within one month of receiving the request. This period may be extended by two months depending on the complexity and number of requests.

Additionally, since Law No. 2016-1321 of October 7, 2016, individuals have the possibility to organize the management of their data after their death. For more information on this subject, please visit the CNIL website: https://www.cnil.fr/.

8 - Use of Data

Collected information may be shared with third parties contractually linked to the publisher for subcontracted tasks necessary for managing your account, without requiring your consent. In case of proven legal or regulatory violations, this information may be disclosed upon explicit request by judicial authorities.

When certain information is mandatory to access specific site functionalities, the publisher will indicate this requirement at the time of data entry.

9 - Commercial Offers

You may receive commercial offers from the publisher. If you do not wish to receive them, please contact us by email at: secretariat@probioqual.com

If, during site navigation, you access personal data, you must refrain from any unauthorized collection, misuse, or action that could infringe on privacy or reputations. The publisher disclaims all responsibility in this regard.

Data is stored and used in compliance with applicable legal provisions.

10 - Cookies

A "cookie" is an electronic file placed on a device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and read when visiting a website, opening an email, installing or using software or a mobile application.

By browsing this site, "temporary session cookies" from the site owner and/or third-party companies may be placed on your device.

11 - Product Photographs and Representations

Product photographs and descriptions are non-contractual and do not bind the publisher.

12 - Governing Law

These terms of use are governed by French law and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts where the publisher's registered office is located, unless otherwise specified by a legal or regulatory provision.

13 - Contact Us

For any questions regarding the products presented on the site or the site itself, you may contact us at: secretariat@probioqual.com