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Definitions

Client: Any professional or natural person capable of entering into legal agreements as defined by Articles 1123 and following of the French Civil Code, or any legal entity who visits the Site covered by these general terms and conditions.
Services and Offerings: Services made available to Clients by https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb.
Content: All components making up the information on the site, including text, images, videos.
Client Information: Hereinafter referred to as "Information", referring to all personal data that may be held by https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb for account management, client relationship management, and for analysis and statistical purposes.
User: Any internet user who connects to and uses the above-mentioned website.
Personal Data: "Any information which allows, in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, the identification of the individuals to whom it applies" (Article 4 of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978).

The terms “personal data”, “data subject”, “data processor” and “sensitive data” are understood as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016-679).

1. Website Presentation

According to Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on confidence in the digital economy, users of the website https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb are informed of the identity of those involved in its creation and management:

The Aquitaine Highlanders Pipe Band is a non-profit association governed by the Law of July 1, 1901 and the Decree of August 16, 1901.
RNA registration number: W332018145
Registered address: 22 Allée de la Distillerie, 33480 Sainte Hélène, France
Email : ahpb@outlook.fr
Publication Director: Anthony GOMEZ
Website built using Wix.com

The legal notices are based on a model from the Marozed GDPR legal notice generator.

2. General Terms of Use

The website is an intellectual work protected by the Intellectual Property Code and relevant international regulations. Clients are not allowed to reuse, transfer, or exploit any part of the website content or works for personal use.

Use of the website implies full acceptance of these general terms of use, which may be modified at any time. Users are therefore encouraged to check them regularly.

The site is usually accessible at all times, though it may be interrupted for technical maintenance. The site is updated regularly. Legal notices may also change and are binding on users.

3. Description of Services

The website aims to provide information about the association’s activities. While efforts are made to ensure the information is accurate, https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb cannot be held liable for omissions or inaccuracies, whether caused by itself or third-party partners.

All information is indicative and subject to change. It is not exhaustive.

4. Technical Limitations

The site uses JavaScript. It is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of outdated or virus-infected equipment. Users must use updated browsers and recent hardware.

The site is hosted within the EU in compliance with GDPR and strives to offer the highest level of availability. However, short interruptions may occur for maintenance or unforeseen issues.

Neither the site nor the host is liable for internet or telecom malfunctions that hinder access.

5. Intellectual Property

https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb owns all intellectual property rights to content on the site (texts, images, logos, sounds, videos, etc.).

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of site content is considered infringement and may lead to legal action under Articles L.335-2 and following of the Intellectual Property Code.

6. Limitations of Liability

The site is edited and maintained by https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb, which is responsible for the published content.

The site is not liable for direct or indirect damage to users' devices resulting from outdated or incompatible equipment, bugs, or other issues.

Interactive areas (like contact forms) may be moderated. Any illegal content (racist, defamatory, pornographic, etc.) may be removed without notice, and legal responsibility may be pursued.

7. Personal Data Management

7.1 Data Controller

The Aquitaine Highlanders Pipe Band is the data controller for personal data collected through site use and account creation.

It ensures data processing follows legal standards and is based on explicit user consent.

7.2 Data Usage Purposes

Collected data may be used for:

Website functionality and service tracking
Fraud prevention (spamming, hacking)
Site improvement
Optional satisfaction surveys
Marketing (SMS, email)

Data is not sold or commercialized.

7.3 User Rights

In accordance with GDPR, users have the following rights:

Access and correct their data
Delete or restrict data (under certain conditions)
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability
Object to processing
Define what happens to their data after death

Requests must be submitted in writing, including ID, to:

Aquitaine Highlanders Pipe Band – AHPB
22 Allée de la Distillerie, 33480 Sainte Hélène, France

Users may also file complaints with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).

7.4 Non-disclosure of Personal Data

Personal data will not be transferred outside the EU or to countries not deemed "adequate" without informing users.

Third-party subcontractors are required to meet GDPR standards.

In case of a security breach, users will be informed as soon as possible.

No sensitive personal data is collected.

7.5 Types of Data Collected

Essential user data is collected for service operation and stored for a limited period after the end of the relationship.

Additional data may be collected to enhance the user experience.

8. Incident Notification

Despite security efforts, no method of digital transmission or storage is foolproof. If a breach occurs, users will be notified promptly.

No personal data is sold, transferred, or exchanged without consent. In the event of acquisition, the buyer would be bound by the same confidentiality obligations.

Security

Data is protected via standard security measures: firewalls, pseudonymization, encryption, and secure passwords.

9. Cookies and Internet Tags

The website contains hyperlinks to external sites. https://www.aquitainehighlanders.wixsite.com/ahpb is not responsible for external content.

9.1 Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on the user's device. They help enhance browsing and service functionality.

Users may configure their browser to block or delete cookies, though this may affect site usability.

9.2 Internet Tags

The site may occasionally use tags (web beacons, pixel tags, etc.) deployed via web analytics partners. These tags help measure website engagement and efficiency.

Third-party services may collect visitor data using these tags for reporting and analytics.

10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

All disputes related to the website are governed by French law. Exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the Courts of Bordeaux, unless otherwise stipulated by law.