Applicable from January 1, 2024 (Version 5)

PREAMBLE

HALBOUT SAS is hereinafter referred to as ALM.

This privacy policy defines and informs you of how ALM uses and protects the information you provide to us, where applicable, when you use this Site accessible from the following URL: alm-textile.com (hereinafter the "WebSite"). Please note that this privacy policy may be modified or supplemented at any time by ALM, in particular to comply with any legislative, regulatory, jurisprudential, or technological developments. In such a case, the date of its update will be clearly indicated at the top of this policy. These modifications are binding on the User as soon as they are published online. The User should therefore regularly consult this privacy and cookie policy to be aware of any changes.

PERSONAL DATA

Generally, you can visit the Website without providing any personal information about yourself. In any case, you are under no obligation to provide this information to ALM. However, if you refuse, you may not be able to access certain information or services that you have requested. In this regard, ALM may, in certain cases, ask you to provide your first name, last name, address, email address, telephone number, and company (hereinafter referred to as your "Personal Information"). By providing this information, you expressly agree that it will be processed by ALM for the purposes indicated in point 2 below, as well as for the purposes mentioned at the end of each form. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted by the European Parliament on April 14, 2016, and the French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, as amended, ALM informs you of the following:

Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller is ALM, whose registered office is located at 52 rue des Costelles, FR88460 DOCELLES, France, +33 329 332 011, dpo@alm-textile.fr

Purposes of Processing

ALM may process your Personal Information:

• For the purpose of providing you with the information or services you have requested (including: sending commercial offers, newsletters, white papers, etc.); and/or
• For the purpose of collecting information that allows us to improve our Site, products, and services (particularly through the use of cookies); and/or
• For the purpose of contacting you about various events related to ALM, including product updates and customer support; and/or
• For the purpose of complying with legal obligations.

Recipients

Only ALM receives your Personal Information. This information, whether in individual or aggregated form, is never transmitted to a third party, notwithstanding the subcontractors that ALM uses (you will find more information about them below). Neither ALM nor any of its subcontractors market the personal data of visitors and Users of its Website.

Retention Period

The collected data is retained for a limited period, depending on the purpose of the processing. When the legal basis is the performance of the contract, the data is retained for the duration necessary for managing the commercial relationship and then deleted in accordance with the requirements of French law. When customer data is used for commercial prospecting purposes, the retention period is three years from the end of the commercial relationship, the date of collection, or the last contact, after which it is deleted.

Data Protection and Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information, which you can exercise by writing to us at the postal address mentioned above. Right of access and data portability: You have the right to access the Personal Information concerning you. However, due to ALM's obligation to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data processing, you are informed that your request will be processed subject to you providing proof of your identity, in particular by providing a scan of your valid identity document (in the case of an electronic request) or a signed photocopy of your valid identity document (in the case of a written request). ALM informs you that it reserves the right, where applicable, to object to requests that are clearly abusive (due to their number, repetitive or systematic nature). To assist you in this process, particularly if you wish to exercise your right of access by means of a written request to the postal address mentioned above, you will find a model letter prepared by the French National Commission for Information Technology and Liberties (the "CNIL") by following this link: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/modele/courrier/exercer-son-droit-dacces

Right to Rectification or Erasure of Data

Under this right, the law entitles you to request the rectification, updating, blocking, or erasure of your personal data that may be inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or outdated. You can also define general and specific instructions regarding the fate of your personal data after your death. If applicable, the heirs of a deceased person may request that the death of their loved one be taken into account and/or that the necessary updates be made. To assist you in this process, particularly if you wish to exercise your right of rectification, either on your own behalf or on behalf of a deceased relative, by sending a written request to the postal address mentioned previously, you will find a sample letter prepared by the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) by following this link: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/modele/courrier (Then "mes démarches" / "Agir").

Right to object

The exercise of this right is only possible in one of the following two situations:

• When the exercise of this right is based on legitimate grounds; or
• When the exercise of this right aims to prevent the collected data from being used for commercial prospecting purposes.

To assist you in your request, particularly if you wish to exercise your right to object by sending a written request to the postal address indicated above, you will find a sample letter prepared by the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) by following this link: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/modele/courrier/supprimer-des-informations-vous-concernant-dun-site-internet

Response times

ALM undertakes to respond to your request for access, rectification, or objection, or any other request for additional information, within a reasonable timeframe that shall not exceed one month from the date of receipt of your request.

Authorized Service Providers and Transfer to a Third Country Outside the European Union

ALM informs you that it uses authorized service providers to facilitate the collection and processing of the data you have provided to us. ALM has previously ensured that its service providers have implemented adequate safeguards and comply with strict conditions regarding confidentiality, use, and protection of data. In particular, attention has been paid to the existence of a legal basis for any transfer of data to a third country.

Complaint to the Competent Authority

If you believe that ALM is not complying with its obligations regarding your Personal Information, you can file a complaint or request with the competent authority. In France, the competent authority is the CNIL, which you can contact electronically by following this link: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/plaintes/internet.

II. COOKIE POLICY

This Website uses cookies. Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our Website with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make the user experience more efficient. The law states that we can only store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this Website. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. This Website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. At any time, you can change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our Website. Please state your consent ID and the date you contacted us regarding your consent. Your consent applies to the following domains: alm-textile.com, almhalbout.fr, alm-textile.fr, alm-textiles.fr