Privacy & Cookie Policy
At Pursuit of Happiness, we place great importance on respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we manage cookies.
1. Responsible Publisher
- Name: Baptiste CHARLES
- Status: Sole Proprietor
- Email: contact@pursuitofhappiness.club
- Host: Hostinger – www.hostinger.fr
2. Personal Data Collected
a. Data Voluntarily Provided:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Message sent via contact form
Newsletter subscription
b. Automatically Collected Data:
IP address, browser type, pages viewed, duration of visit
Traffic source (social media, search engine, etc.)
Statistical data via Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit)
Cookie consent managed via CookieYes
3. Use of Data
Your data may be used to:
Respond to your messages
Send you our newsletter (with your consent)
Track website traffic to improve performance
Personalize your user experience
Ensure the technical security of the site
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
Your consent: for forms, cookies, and newsletter subscriptions
Legitimate interest: for security purposes and anonymous traffic analysis
5. Data Retention Period
| Data Type | Maximum Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Emails / messages | 3 years after the last contact |
| Newsletter | Until unsubscribed |
| Cookies | Maximum 13 months |
6. Recipients of Your Data
Your data is used exclusively by Baptiste CHARLES and is never sold or shared with third parties.
The following service providers may have limited technical access:
MailerLite (emailing)
Google Analytics (statistics)
CookieYes (cookie consent banner)
Hostinger (hosting)
7. Your Rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of access, rectification, and deletion
Right to object or restrict processing
Right to withdraw your consent at any time
Right to data portability
To exercise your rights: contact@pursuitofhappiness.club
8. Cookies
The site uses cookies to:
Analyze traffic
Improve your browsing experience
Manage preferences
Display external content (e.g., YouTube videos)
a. Types of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of the website (such as session management, language preferences, or security). They do not require consent.
Statistical Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): These help analyze website traffic, pages visited, browsing duration, etc. They require your prior consent.
Marketing and Social Media Cookies: These are used to display external content (such as YouTube videos) or to integrate share buttons. They may also enable personalized advertising. They also require your consent.
b. Managing Your Preferences
Un bandeau de consentement apparaît lors de votre première visite via CookieYes.
You can at any time:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your consent
- Modify your preferences by clicking on “Manage my cookies” (link at the bottom of the page).
c. Cookie Retention Period
Cookies are stored for a maximum period of 13 months from the date they are placed.
9. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data (SSL, restricted access, trusted service providers). However, no system is 100% infallible.
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated at any time.
The current version is the one displayed on the website at the time of your visit.
Last updated: 05/06/2025
11. Contact
For any questions related to your data or cookies:
contact@pursuitofhappiness.club