Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

This website (www.charlesduchesne.fr) (www.charlesduchesne.fr) is a personal, non-commercial website run by Charles Duchesne, an independent author. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU GDPR, the UK GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA/CPRA).

1. Information I Collect

I only collect the minimum data necessary to improve the website:Anonymous browsing data collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4): number of visits, pages viewed, time spent on the site, country, device type, etc. No personal identifiable information (name, email, address, etc.) is collected automatically. There are no contact forms, newsletters, accounts, or any other data collection tools on this site.

2. Cookies Used

The only cookies placed on your device come from Google Analytics 4. Cookie : _ga, _ga_XXXXXX Duration : 2 years Purpose : Anonymous audience measurement (GA4) Type : Analytics These cookies help me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve the content. No personal data is used for advertising or commercial purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

For Google Analytics cookies: your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR / UK GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “Reject” in the cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing and Recipients

Anonymous data is sent to Google Ireland Limited (as a data processor). Google is contractually bound to comply with GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA standards.I do not sell, trade, or share your data with any third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Data Retention

LGoogle Analytics cookies are stored for a maximum of 2 years. Anonymous statistical data is retained by Google for up to 14 months.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you have the following rights:For EU and UK residents (GDPR / UK GDPR): Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability Right to withdraw consent at any time For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know what personal information is collected Right to delete your personal information Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (I do not sell data) Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights For all users: You can exercise these rights by contacting me at: charlesduchesneecrivain@gmail.com (mailto:charlesduchesneecrivain@gmail.com) I will respond within one month (as required by law).

7. Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to external websites (Amazon, social media, etc.). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.