Legal Notice

The M2i Group website is published by:

M2i Group (MMLS SA)
Registered office address:
1 rue Royale 112 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 ST CLOUD CEDEX
Public limited company with a share capital of 643,500.00 EUROS
B 789 611 381 Nanterre Trade and Companies Register
SIRET 78 961 138 100 029
Tel.: 01 84 76 00 59
VAT No.: FR65789611381

M2i Biocontrol Approval No. 9200007 “Distribution of plant protection products to professional users”

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OVHcloud with a share capital of €50,000,000
Registered office: 2 rue Kellermann – 59100 Roubaix – France

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Personal Data Protection Policy

This policy describes how M2i and its affiliates (hereinafter “M2i”) process the personal data of visitors and users (hereinafter the “Client(s)”) when they browse the website http://www.m2i-group.fr (hereinafter the “Site”) and use M2i’s services.

This privacy policy is an integral part of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter the “GTC”) of the M2i Group, accessible here (http://www.m2i-group.fr). As such, capitalized terms have the same definition as that given to them within the GTC. M2i complies with all French and European regulatory and legislative provisions relating to personal data protection.

1. IDENTITY AND CONTACT DETAILS OF DATA CONTROLLERS

The CNIL defines the data controller as the legal entity (company, municipality, etc.) or natural person who determines the purposes and means of processing, i.e., the objective and how to achieve it. In practice and generally, it refers to the legal entity represented by its legal representative.

The personal data controller, in the context of the Client’s personal account creation via the Site, and their browsing or use of the Site, is:

The public limited company MELCHIOR INVESTISSEMENTS ET INDUSTRIES (M2i), registered with the NANTERRE Trade and Companies Register under number 505 355 016, and whose registered office is located at 1 rue Royale – 112 Bureaux de la Colline in Saint-Cloud CEDEX (92213), represented by its current Managing Director,

hereinafter referred to as “the company responsible for the M2i Site,”

Whether it is the data controller or delegates the implementation of all or part of the processing to one or more sub-contractors, the company responsible for the M2i Site takes appropriate measures to ensure the protection and confidentiality of the personal information it holds or processes in compliance with current legislation.

2. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING THE CLIENT'S PERSONAL DATA

2.1 – Use of the Site and/or placing an order may involve the collection and processing of Clients’ personal data, carried out in compliance with current regulations and in particular Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to information technology, files and freedoms and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016.

2.2 – This processing of personal data has been the subject of a prior declaration to the National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL).

2.3 – When collected, this data will be processed by the company responsible for the M2i Site for the purposes of:

  • allowing M2i to manage the processing of the Client’s order (placing an order, delivery, after-sales service);
  • producing statistics that will be used by M2i, notably to improve its Site, and/or transmitted to third parties after anonymization.

Personal data is shared with third parties in the following cases:

  • when the Client uses a payment service, for the implementation of these services, use of the Site implies connection with third-party banking and financial companies with which M2i has entered into contracts;
  • when the Client publishes information accessible to the public in free comment areas on a computer platform;
  • when the Client authorizes a third-party site to access their data;
  • when M2i uses the services of providers to provide, in particular, user assistance for the Site, advertising, and payment services. These providers have limited access to the user’s data as part of the performance of these services and have a contractual obligation to use them in accordance with the provisions of the regulations applicable to personal data protection;
  • if required by law, M2i may transmit personal data to respond to claims made against the Site and to comply with administrative and legal procedures;
  • if M2i is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset disposal, or judicial reorganization procedure, M2i may be required to sell or share all or part of its assets, including personal data. In this case, the Client would be informed before the personal data is transferred to a third party.

3. NATURE OF THE PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

The personal information processed by the company responsible for the M2i Site in the context of using the Site is strictly confidential.

This data is that provided directly by the Client under the conditions described in the GTC, namely: the Client’s surname, first name, email address, postal address, telephone number and bank card number, connection, usage, location data and payment data. This data must be provided to place the Order.

Connection data (IP address, date and time of connection, page viewed) may be collected for statistical purposes to estimate Site traffic.

4. PERSONAL DATA RETENTION PERIOD

In accordance with the provisions of current regulations, the data processed by the company responsible for the M2i Site is kept for limited periods and in particular for the entire duration necessary to manage the commercial relationship.

However, for the purpose of resolving conflicts, preventing fraud, abuse and/or applying the GTC, certain data may be subject to an intermediate archiving policy for a period not exceeding the duration necessary for the purposes for which it is kept, in accordance with current provisions.

In the event that Client data is used for commercial prospecting purposes, this data may be kept for a period of three (3) years from the end of the commercial relationship.

Generally speaking, the company responsible for the Site M2i will only keep Clients’ personal data for the time necessary for the aforementioned purposes and within the limits prescribed by law. At the end of these periods, the Clients’ personal data will be deleted.

5. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

Due to M2i’s organization, the Client authorizes the company responsible for the M2i Site to transfer, store and process their information between M2i and its affiliates.

Due to the organization of the activity of the company responsible for the M2i Site , the Client authorizes the Site to transfer, store and process their information in any other country located outside the European Union in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016.

The Site remains responsible for the processing of personal data it shares with third parties, particularly within the framework of data protection mechanisms governing transfers outside the European Union, such as the Data Privacy Framework or any other mechanism recognized by the European Commission. These mechanisms guarantee an adequate level of protection regarding the collection, use and retention of personal data transferred from the European Union.

In the event of a conflict with the terms of this clause, the provisions hereof shall prevail.

6. COOKIES

In addition to the personal data that the Client transmits, the company responsible for the M2i Site also uses cookies and web beacons in the context of connection to and use of the Site.

Cookies are files sent to the browser and saved on the computer’s hard drive. The cookies used by the company responsible for the M2i Site record information relating to Site navigation (pages viewed, date and time of the visit, etc.), which the Site can read during subsequent visits and/or connections to the account. These cookies are used to facilitate the use of the Site in that they allow the display of information entered during the use of an account during the last connection and to carry out statistical studies regarding the use of the Site (number of sessions, connection duration, etc.) as well as to measure its audience.

There are three main types of cookies on the Site:

  • “Session cookies” specific to a particular visit, which remember information as the Client views different pages to avoid them having to re-enter this information each time the page changes or during an order.

These cookies expire and are automatically deleted after a short period of time, particularly when the Client leaves the Site or closes their web browser.

  • “Persistent cookies” which remember certain information concerning the Client’s preferences during a visit to the Site.

These cookies allow the Site to identify the Client each time they return to the Site.

These cookies are stored in the browser’s cache or the mobile device’s memory until the Client deletes them. In any event, these cookies are deleted when they expire.

  • “Third-party cookies” are inserted by someone other than the company responsible for the M2i Group Site, and may collect information on browsing activities across multiple websites and over multiple sessions.

These cookies are stored until the Client deletes them or they expire based on a set period of time for each of them.

By using the Site, the Client accepts that M2i may place cookies on their device and authorizes it to access them during the Client’s future visits to the Site.

Certain cookie functionalities and similar technologies are necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Site for Clients, and in particular to maintain the security and integrity of the Site, authentication and connection to the Site (including remembering the authorizations and consents you have granted), and to ensure the ability to secure transactions.

Nevertheless, the Client has the possibility to object to their use at any time by configuring their device preferences so as to no longer accept cookies. If the Client refuses the use of or disables cookies, they will no longer be able to access certain parts of the Site.

For information purposes, the Client will find the information they need to authorize or refuse the recording of cookies by visiting the following links:

For Mozilla Firefox:
Choose the ‘Tools’ menu then ‘Options’
Click on the ‘Privacy’ icon
Find the ‘Cookie’ menu and select the options that suit you

For Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0:
Choose the ‘Tools’ menu, then ‘Internet Options’.
Click on the ‘Privacy’ tab
Select the desired level using the slider.

7. CLIENT RIGHTS

It is reminded that M2i does not have free disposal of its Clients’ personal data. The latter remain in control of their personal data.

Whenever M2i processes personal data, the company responsible for the M2i site takes all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the personal data with regard to the purposes for which the company responsible for the M2i Site processes them.

In accordance with current regulations and in particular the LIL and the GDPR, the Client has, at any time:

  • the right of access, rectification and/or deletion of data processed by the company responsible for the M2i Site;
  • the right to object to the processing of data, to request the company responsible for the M2i site to limit the processing of data, and/or data portability;
  • the right to withdraw or modify their consent to the collection and processing of data.

These rights can be exercised by sending a claim to M2i with proof of identity, by choice:

  • by email to the following email address: donnéespersonnelles@m2ilifesciences.com
  • by post to the following address: M2i Group – 1, rue royale – 112 bureaux de la Colline Bâtiment G2 – Entresol 2 – 92 213 Saint-Cloud Cedex

It is specified that the company responsible for the M2i site may be required to communicate the Client’s personal data, under the conditions provided for by law, to a duly authorized judicial or administrative authority.

Finally, M2i informs the Client that they are entitled to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF INFORMATION PROVIDED

The company responsible for the M2i Site implements organizational, technical, software and physical measures in terms of digital security to protect personal data against alteration, destruction and unauthorized access.

It is important to note that the Internet is not an entirely secure environment. Although the company responsible for the M2i Site implements all appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, it cannot guarantee the absolute security of transmissions or storage of information via the Internet.

9. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

The company responsible for the M2i Site reserves the right to make any changes to this clause relating to the protection of personal data at any time. If a change is made to this personal data protection clause, the company responsible for the M2i Site undertakes to publish the new version on the Site.

The company responsible for the M2i Site will also inform its Clients of the change by email, at least 15 days before the effective date. If the Client disagrees with the terms of the new wording of the personal data protection clause, they may request the deletion of their personal data.

Intellectual Property

In accordance with the Intellectual Property Code, in particular the provisions of its articles L. 122-4, L. 335-2 et seq., all elements of the M2i Group website (texts, presentations, visuals, tree structures and formatting) are, unless expressly specified from external sources, the exclusive intellectual property of M2i Group. Any representation, reproduction, nesting, distribution and redistribution, partial or total, must be subject to formal authorization from their owner. The latter, however, de facto grants the right to information on the existence of the M2i Group website and all of its content to any person wishing to promote it on the express condition that the source of the reproduced elements is cited as follows by mentioning the site name m2i–group.fr and allowing the reader to find a link to the M2i Group website. Any misuse of this authorization in principle may be denounced and prohibited by the owner of the M2i Group site, particularly if it were proven that this use contravenes legal provisions and/or the interest of the publisher of the M2i Group site.

Processing of personal data: our commitments

You will find below our policy regarding the processing of personal data. This text is intended to inform you about how we use this data and tells you how to proceed if you wish to make a change to it.

Nature of personal data collected
The information we collect comes from the voluntary registration of an email address allowing you to receive M2i Group newsletters.

M2i Biocontrol Approval No. 9200007 “Distribution of plant protection products to professional users”

Credits – Design and production

Alban Lefay and Cédric Munyabugingo for MMLS