Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3 November 2025
Last Updated: 3 November 2025
1. Data Controller
The website www.withloveala.com is operated by With Love, Ala, represented by Alicja Nowak, registered in France under SIRET 89950485600019. For any questions regarding your personal data, please contact hellowithloveala@gmail.com
2. Data Collected
When you browse or use my services (for example, when booking a consultation, purchasing a travel guide, or contacting me), I may collect the following data:
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Your full name, email address, and phone number
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Travel preferences (destinations, travel style, interests)
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Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers like Paypal)
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Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies, and analytics data)
I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, ethnicity, political opinions) unless explicitly necessary and with your consent.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for processing
Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:
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To manage and deliver your travel consultation or itinerary service
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To respond to your contact form submissions and inquiries
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To process payments and manage invoicing
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To improve website performance and user experience
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To send marketing updates and newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
I process your data based on:
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Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling your travel service request)
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Consent (e.g., for marketing or non-essential cookies)
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Legitimate interest (e.g., ensuring the security and proper functioning of the site)
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Access
Your data may be shared with trusted partners and service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
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Website hosting and maintenance providers
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Payment processors
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Scheduling tools
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Analytics and marketing tools (with consent)
All partners are bound by confidentiality and data-processing agreements that comply with the GDPR.
We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we transfer your data to countries outside the European Union (for example, if a service provider is based abroad), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protections, to maintain your privacy rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above:
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Service and billing information: retained for the duration of the business relationship and as required by French accounting laws (up to 10 years).
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Contact and marketing data: deleted or anonymised after 3 years of inactivity.
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Cookies and analytics data: retained for a maximum of 13 months, unless you renew consent.
7. Your Rights
In accordance with the GDPR and French law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request rectification, deletion, or limitation of processing
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Object to the processing of your data for legitimate reasons or marketing purposes
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Request data portability (transfer of your data to another provider)
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Define post-mortem data handling instructions
To exercise your rights, please contact: hellowithloveala@gmail.com
You may also file a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) at www.cnil.fr.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
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Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly.
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Analytics and marketing cookies are only activated with your consent.
You can manage your preferences at any time using our cookie banner or your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure - including secure hosting, encryption, and restricted access controls.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal obligations or our practices.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by French law.
In the event of a dispute, French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction unless otherwise required by EU consumer protection rules.