Last updated : August 05, 2026
Privacy and GDPR
The association Abbe Photo / Istoria Fotografia takes the privacy and privacy of everyone's personal data very seriously. We use the names, phone number, email address, mailing address of our contacts for our own marketing. These data are not communicated to third parties, we keep them for us!
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Hearing action
Our website uses Google Analytics 4, a hearing measurement service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
This tool allows us to better understand the use of the site and improve our content and services. These data are used exclusively by the association and are not communicated to third parties.
Data likely to be collected include:
- pages consulted;
- the time spent on the site;
- sources of traffic;
- the type of device and browser used;
- technical navigational data;
- an approximate location.
These collected data are used exclusively for statistical and site improvement purposes.
Data can be processed by Google in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Newsletter and communications
People who wish to receive our newsletter or communications can register voluntarily via the forms on our website.
The data collected are generally:
- name;
- First name (if applicable);
- e-mail address
This data is only used to send information, news and content related to the activities of the Abbe Photo Association.
You can unsubscribe at any time with the link at the bottom of each email.
Our email statistics
We use the platform NetHunt to manage our communications campaigns, as well as sending and receiving emails.
Emails and newsletters sent via NetHunt and Google Workspace may contain tracking tools (tracking pixels and tracking links) to measure in particular:
- opening emails;
- the links consulted;
- overall campaign performance.
This information is used solely to improve the quality and relevance of our communications. They do not give rise to automated decisions.
Data recipients
The personal data collected by the Abbe Photo association are intended exclusively for persons authorized within the association and technical providers involved in the operation of our services.
In particular, we use the following providers:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Ireland Limited (Google Analytics 4) | Audience measurement and statistical analysis of website use. |
| NetHunt CRM | Managing customer relations, contacts and communication campaigns. |
| Google Workspace (Gmail) | Sending emails and newsletters, managing electronic exchanges with our subscribers and correspondents. |
These providers process the data only in the context of the services they provide to the association and in accordance with the applicable rules on the protection of personal data.
To learn more about the processing of your data by our providers, you can consult their respective privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- NetHunt: https://nethunt.com/privacy-policy
Data retention period
Personal data shall be kept only for the period necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.
Indicative:
- the audience measurement data from Google Analytics are kept for a maximum duration of 14 months ;
- data relating to subscribers to our newsletter and communications shall be kept until the data subject has been unsubscribed or, in the absence of interaction, for a maximum period of 3 years from the last contact;
- the data relating to the contact forms shall be kept for the period necessary for the processing of the application and then archived in accordance with legal obligations where they exist.
After these deadlines, the data are deleted or anonymised.
Legal basis for treatment
The processing of personal data carried out by Abbe Photo is based on the following legal bases:
| Treatment | Legal basis |
| Managing requests sent via contact forms | legitimate interest of the association in responding to requests received |
| Sending newsletters and electronic communications | Consent of the data subject |
| Audience measurement via Google Analytics | Consent collected via cookie manager |
| Measuring the performance of email campaigns (opens and clicks) | Consent of the data subject |
You can withdraw your consent at any time, without retroactive effect, by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by changing your cookie preferences on our site.
Data transfers
Some of our providers, such as Google and NetHunt, may have to process certain data outside the European Union.
Where such transfers take place, they shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and shall be based on the protection mechanisms provided for in European legislation, including standard contractual terms approved by the European Commission or any other guarantee recognised as appropriate.
We ensure that we select providers with sufficient safeguards for the security, confidentiality and protection of personal data.