Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Data Controller
The data controller for information collected on bestalsace.com (hereinafter "Best Alsace") is Best Alsace, based in Alsace, France. For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, you may contact us at: [email protected]
2. Data Collected
Best Alsace collects the following data: • Email address: when you subscribe to our newsletter via the sign-up form. • Browsing data: technical information collected automatically during your visit (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, visit duration), via cookies or analytics tools. Best Alsace does not collect any sensitive data (ethnic origins, political opinions, health data, etc.).
3. Purposes of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes: • Newsletter delivery: to inform you about the best places and news in Alsace. • Audience analytics: to understand how visitors use the Site in order to improve its content and performance. • Site operation: to ensure the security and proper technical functioning of the Site.
4. Legal Basis
The processing of your data is based on: • Your consent: for newsletter subscription and non-essential cookies. • Legitimate interest: for audience analytics and Site security.
5. Data Recipients
Your personal data is not sold, rented or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes. It may be shared with: • Our technical service providers: hosting (Vercel), analytics, email delivery service, strictly as necessary for the provision of their services. • Competent authorities: where required by law.
6. Data Retention
• Email addresses (newsletter): retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days. • Browsing data: retained for a maximum of 13 months in accordance with CNIL recommendations. • Cookies: see the "Cookies" section below.
7. Cookies
Best Alsace uses cookies for: • Essential cookies: to ensure the Site functions properly (language preference, session). • Analytics cookies: to measure Site audience anonymously. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Refusing non-essential cookies does not affect the functioning of the Site.
8. Your Rights
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights: • Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data. • Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data. • Right to erasure: request the deletion of your data. • Right to object: object to the processing of your data. • Right to portability: receive your data in a structured format. • Right to withdraw consent: withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected] You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr) or your local data protection authority.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some of our technical service providers (hosting, analytics) may be located outside the European Union. In such cases, data transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards (European Commission standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions).
10. Security
Best Alsace implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. The Site is served over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
11. Minors
The Site is not specifically directed at minors under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
Best Alsace reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on the Site. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
13. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data: Email: [email protected]