TCU & Privacy Policy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (TCU) – v18022025

 

1. Purpose

These Terms and Conditions of Use (TCU) govern access to and use of the website www.a-de-se.fr (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”). By using the Site, you unconditionally accept the TCU.

 

2. Access and Use of the Site

Access Conditions: Access to the Site is reserved for adults or those with permission from their legal representative.

User Obligations: You agree to provide accurate information when registering and to comply with applicable laws.

 

3. Products and Services
   The descriptions and prices of the products are displayed on the Site. Prices are in euros (€), including taxes, unless otherwise specified.

The company reserves the right to modify products, prices, or conditions at any time.

 

4. Orders on the a-de-se.fr Site
   An order on the a-de-se.fr site involves the following sequence:

1. Selection of the product(s) to be ordered (including size and color) on the “product” pages of the site.
2. Verification of the items to be ordered on the “order basket” page.
3. Selection of the delivery method (choice of carrier, delivery method, and delivery location).
4. Validation of the basket.
5. Entry of personal data necessary for account creation and delivery.
6. Selection of the payment method (credit cards or PayPal for immediate or 4X installment payments with no fees).
7. Secure entry and validation of the selected payment method via our partner CIC Monetico.
8. Order confirmation.
9. Order preparation by our logistics partner.
10. Delivery and invoice sent by email.

Specific Case of Pre-Orders:
Some products not immediately available may be available for pre-order. In this case, the mention “available for pre-order” will be clearly displayed on the “product” page describing the product. A pre-order is made in the same way as a standard order, including payment. The product will be shipped automatically by A.de.S.E & Associés’ logistics partner as soon as it is received at the logistics site. The customer will automatically be informed when their pre-order is in the process of delivery.

 

5. Right of Withdrawal
   In accordance with Article L221-18 of the French Consumer Code, customers have a period of 14 days to exercise their right of withdrawal, except for customized goods (e.g., custom shirts).

 

6. Warranty and Liability
   Legal Warranty: The products sold benefit from the legal warranty of conformity and hidden defects.

Liability: The company cannot be held liable for Site interruptions or indirect damages.

 

7. Intellectual Property
   The entire site, owned by A.de.S.E & Associés, is a work protected by international conventions and current intellectual property laws, including trademarks, copyrights, and unfair competition laws.

7.1 Trademarks and Logos
In general, the brands, logos, company names and other distinctive signs and property or intellectual property rights arising from the elements of the Site (hereinafter “the Brands”) remain the full and entire property of A.de.S.E & Associés. As an exception to the above: 

• the Antoine de Saint Exupéry® brand is the property of the Société Pour L’Oeuvre et la Mémoire d’Antoine de Saint Exupéry (hereinafter “POMASE”)
• the information and brands of A.de.S.E & Associés’ partners specifically listed on this site remain their respective property.

The Customer is therefore required to respect intellectual property rights and may not reproduce or use the Brands appearing on the Site and on the Products, in any way whatsoever, or register a brand that would be detrimental to A.de.S.E & Associés and/or POMASE.

Any use, reproduction, imitation, modification, or deletion, in whole or in part, of the Trademarks, without prior written authorization from their owner, is strictly prohibited and constitutes counterfeiting punishable under Articles L.713-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

7.2 Copyright-Protected Content
All content on the Site (texts, images, videos, graphics, photographs, designs, illustrations, etc.) are protected by copyright, in accordance with Articles L.111-1 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code. These contents are the exclusive property of A.de.S.E. & Associés, unless explicitly stated otherwise. In particular, POMASE holds the rights associated with the content from the work of Antoine de Saint Exupéry. 

Any reproduction, representation, modification, distribution or exploitation of these contents, in any way whatsoever, without express prior authorization, is prohibited and exposes the offender to civil and/or criminal prosecution.

7.3 Copyright of Photographs

The photographs of products and any other visuals on the Site are protected by copyright.
It is prohibited to copy, use for commercial purposes, or share them without prior written authorization from A.de.S.E & Associés.

7.4 User-Submitted Content

If you submit content (comments, reviews, photos, etc.) on the Site, you guarantee that this content does not violate the rights of third parties (including copyrights and image rights).
By submitting content, you grant A.de.S.E & Associés a non-exclusive, free, transferable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, or modify this content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.

7.5 Penalties for Violations

Any violation of the above provisions may lead to legal action for counterfeiting, in accordance with Articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code, and result in payment of damages.

7.6 Reporting

If you notice a violation of our intellectual property rights, you can contact us at contact@a-de-se.fr to report illegal content.

 

8. Personal Data and Cookies

Please refer to the Privacy Policy.

 

9. Applicable Law and Disputes

The TCU are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, French courts will have jurisdiction.

 

PRIVACY POLICY – v18022025

 

A.de.S.E & Associés is committed to respecting the personal data and privacy of its Customers, both existing and potential (hereinafter also referred to as “Prospects”), in line with the quality standards it maintains for its services and products.

A.de.S.E & Associés handles all sales conducted via the website www.a-de-se.fr and all marketing communications addressed on its behalf. If you wish to contact A.de.S.E & Associés regarding data processing, please email: contact@a-de-se.fr.

 

1. Collection of Personal Data

Personal data is defined as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, either directly or indirectly, through reference to an identification number or one or more elements specific to them, such as their name, first name, date of birth, customer or order number, photo, etc.

 

2. Data Collected

Direct Collection:
Information is collected in stores, on the website www.a-de-se.fr, or on other digital platforms and applications. This includes account creation, subscription to the A.de.S.E newsletter, placing orders, purchases made in stores, job applications, etc.

Mandatory fields are specified during data collection. If these fields are not filled, it may prevent you from accessing our products or services. Other fields are optional: they allow A.de.S.E & Associés to better understand you to provide improved service.

Directly Collected Data Includes:

• Identity: Name, first name, age, email address, phone number.
• Orders: Delivery and billing addresses, purchase history.
• Payment: Securely processed data handled by CIC/Monetico.

Indirect Collection:
This involves information gathered while browsing the website www.a-de-se.fr, its applications, or other digital platforms.

These details are necessary for the technical functioning of the website, improving your browsing experience, performing user analyses, and tailoring services to your needs.

Indirectly collected data includes:

• Technical navigation information (e.g., IP address, cookies) used for connection and geolocation purposes.
• Profile and usage data on the website (e.g., tracking browsing activity, recording items added to the shopping cart).
• Data collected via social media platforms when following A.de.S.E & Associés on such networks (e.g., publicly visible personal information from your profile).

 

3. Purposes of Data Process

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• Managing your customer account and enabling access to it.
• Processing your orders.
• Responding to your inquiries via customer service.
• Sending targeted communications (email, mail, SMS, or third-party media platforms), including newsletters, subject to your explicit consent.
• Sending targeted commercial offers, subject to your explicit consent.
• Gathering feedback on A.de.S.E & Associés’ products and services.
• Conducting statistical, financial, and commercial analyses.
• Complying with legal and administrative requirements.
• Recruiting and selecting candidates (for job applications).

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

In compliance with GDPR, data processing is based on:

• Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• Execution of a contract (e.g., product delivery).
• Legal obligations (e.g., invoice retention).

 

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processing, logistics, delivery, marketing, software maintenance, and administration). Personal data will only be accessible to A.de.S.E & Associés employees, agents, and authorized third parties under secure connections and contractual agreements, including strict data protection obligations.

A.de.S.E & Associés may also be required to transfer personal data to authorities upon request, in accordance with laws and regulations.

 

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for the following durations:

• Orders: 5 years after the last transaction.
• Newsletter: Until you unsubscribe.
• Billing: 10 years, in compliance with tax regulations.
• Bank card data after payment: 15 months, managed by a secure payment provider.
• Bank card data stored in the digital wallet for future purchases: Until consent is withdrawn or the card expires, managed by a secure payment provider.

 

7. Your Rights

You have various rights to help you protect and control the use of your personal data:

• Information: To understand how your data is used.
• Access: To know what data is processed and to access it.
• Rectification: To correct your information.
• Deletion: To request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: To refuse certain processing activities for commercial purposes.
• Processing Restriction: To obtain a limitation of your data processing when applicable.
• Data Portability: To receive your data collected through automated processes in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer this data to another data controller.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@a-de-se.fr

 

8. Cookies

A cookie is a small data file related to your use of the Site (including your IP address) stored on your computer or phone and associated with a web domain (usually all pages of the same website). This file is automatically sent back during future visits to the same domain.

Cookies serve various purposes: they may store your customer ID, shopping cart contents, or identifiers for statistical or advertising purposes. Some uses are strictly necessary for the functionality you expressly request and are therefore exempt from consent. Other cookies require your consent before being read or written.

In practice:

• First-party cookies: These are set by the site you visit (www.a-de-se.fr). They may be used for the site’s functionality or to collect personal data for behavioral tracking or advertising purposes.
• Third-party cookies: These are set by domains different from www.a-de-se.fr, typically managed by third parties called upon by the site. They are mainly used for tracking user activities or collecting information for statistical or advertising purposes.

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the proper functioning of the Site, including order processing.
• Monitor Site traffic and identify your interests.
• Conduct analyses and personalize the Site.
• Help you access the Site more efficiently in the future.
• Deliver targeted advertisements (with your consent).
• Measure audience metrics (e.g., Google Analytics).

Most web browsers accept cookies by default. By accessing the Site, you consent to their use. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies; however, this may impact the functionality of the Site.

Manage your preferences via [link to cookie manager].

 

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
However, please note that no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and any information communicated online may potentially be intercepted and used by parties other than the intended recipient.

 

10. Contact

For any questions regarding your data, you can contact us at: contact@a-de-se.fr
Competent authority: CNIL (www.cnil.fr).

 

11. Acceptance of the Privacy Policy – Updates

Purchasing our products in A.de.S.E – Antoine de Saint Exupéry Boutiques and Points of Sale, as well as using the website www.a-de-se.fr, implies acceptance of the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. This Policy reflects the professional practices in place at A.de.S.E & Associés.

If modified or updated, the revised Policy will be published on the a-de-se.fr website, with the date of the latest update.

 

12. Last Update of the Privacy Policy

February 2025