Privacy Policy

Effective as of 16/12/2024

TACSOL, operated by THE LEWIS ARMS COMPANY (a French private limited company, registration n°843933433), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for TACSOL is THE LEWIS ARMS COMPANY. For any data protection inquiries, please contact us at via the contact page.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Payment Information: Billing details, payment method (processed securely through third-party payment providers).

  • Course Registration Details: Information provided during course registration, including prior experience or special requirements.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity on our website.

  • Communications: Emails or inquiries sent to us.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage course registrations and payments.

  • To communicate important information about courses, changes, or cancellations.

  • To improve our services and website functionality.

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax records).

  • For marketing purposes, where explicit consent has been provided.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: For processing course registrations and fulfilling contractual obligations.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, respond to inquiries, and protect against fraud.

  • Consent: For marketing communications or processing specific data where required.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with French and EU regulations.

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties assisting in payment processing, website hosting, or communication tools.

  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law or necessary for legal claims.

  • TACSOL Staff: For administrative purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • For contractual obligations: Until the contract is completed.

  • For legal and compliance purposes: Retained as required by law.

  • For marketing purposes: Until consent is withdrawn.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.

  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including marketing.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. You also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL (France’s data protection authority) or your local supervisory authority.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted payment systems, secure servers, and staff training on data protection practices.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

10. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards, such as contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For further questions or concerns about your personal data, please contact us via the contact page.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.