1. Data controller

The data controller is:

Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France
503 Avenue des Bancs de Flandres
59140 Dunkirk
France

2. Personal data collected

The Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France takes care to collect only the data strictly necessary for the services offered on its website.

Depending on the features used, the following data may be collected:

surname and first name;
email address;
telephone number (if applicable);
organisation or body;
the content of messages sent via the contact forms;
technical information relating to browsing (IP address, browser, operating system, pages viewed, date and time of connection).

3. Purposes of data processing

Personal data is collected for the following purposes:

respond to enquiries sent via the contact forms;
manage newsletter subscriptions (where applicable);
to deal with enquiries regarding the FRAC’s activities;
to ensure the smooth running and security of the site;
to compile anonymised visitor statistics or, where necessary, with the user’s consent.

Data is never sold or passed on to third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing

Treatment depends on the individual case and may involve:

the consent of the data subject;
the legitimate interest of the Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France in ensuring the smooth running and security of the site;
the performance of pre-contractual measures when the user requests a service.

5. Recipients of the data

The data is intended solely for authorised personnel at Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France.

They may also be processed by technical service providers involved in the operation of the website (hosting, maintenance, distribution of newsletters, audience measurement), to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties and in accordance with the applicable regulations.

6. Shelf life

Data is retained only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

For information only:

Data type	Maximum duration
Messages sent via the contact form	Three years since the last exchange
Newsletter details	Until consent is withdrawn
Audience measurement cookies	A maximum of 13 months
Technical connection logs	A maximum of 12 months

7. Data security

The Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France implements technical and organisational measures designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of personal data.

8. Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:

right of access;
right to rectification;
the right to be forgotten;
the right to restriction of processing;
right to object;
the right to data portability, where applicable;
the right to withdraw your consent at any time where the processing is based on that consent.

You can exercise your rights by writing to:

contact@fracgrandlarge-hdf.fr

or by post:

Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France
503 Avenue des Bancs de Flandres
59140 Dunkirk

If you feel that your rights have not been respected, you may lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL).

9. Policy amendment

This privacy policy may be amended to reflect changes in legislation, regulations or technology.

Last updated: June 2026

Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a text file stored on your device when you visit a website.

In particular, it helps to ensure the website runs smoothly, measure its audience and remember certain preferences.

Cookies used

Essential cookies

These cookies enable:

navigation;
site security;
how the forms work;
the storage of certain technical parameters.

They are essential for the website to function properly.

Audience measurement cookies

With your consent, the website uses Google Analytics to measure visitor numbers and improve the content it offers.

The data collected is used exclusively for statistical purposes.

Embedded content

Some pages on the website incorporate content from third-party services, including:

YouTube;
Vimeo;
SoundCloud.

These services may set their own cookies when you view this content.

The newsletter sign-up form is managed by Mailchimp.

The data collected is used solely for the purpose of sending information from the Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France.

Each message includes a link allowing you to unsubscribe at any time.

Consent Management

On your first visit, a cookie management banner allows you to:

to accept all cookies;
to refuse them;
to customise your choices.

You can change your consent at any time.

Shelf life

Cookies are stored for a maximum of 13 months, in accordance with the CNIL’s recommendations.

Browser settings

You can also delete or block cookies directly via your browser settings.

If you refuse to accept strictly necessary cookies, this may affect certain features of the website.

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