Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/04/2025
Adoption Context (“we”, “our”, “the Association”) is a non-profit organization governed by the French Law of 1901. We are dedicated to deepening the understanding of adoption through research, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Who we are
Adoption Context is a charitable educational organization.
Our mission is to bridge academic research and real-world application to support healthier, better-informed adoption experiences for all members of the adoption triad.
We do not provide personalized advice, legal guidance, psychological counseling, or individual case follow-ups.
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2. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
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2.1. Information you provide voluntarily
Contact details (name, email address) submitted through:
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Contact forms
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Newsletter subscription forms
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Event registrations
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Any information you voluntarily include in messages or inquiries.
2.2. Automatically collected information
When you browse our website, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages viewed and time spent on the website
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Cookies and usage data
This information is collected for statistical and security purposes.
2.3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How we use your information
We use your information exclusively for purposes aligned with our mission, including:
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Managing contact requests and responding to inquiries
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Sending newsletters or updates (only if you have opted-in)
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Improving our website and user experience
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Collecting anonymous statistics about website usage
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Ensuring website security and preventing misuse
We do not:
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Provide personalized advice or case management
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Sell, rent, or trade your personal information
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Use your data for commercial or advertising purposes
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4. Legal basis for processing
​As a French non-profit organization, we process personal data under the GDPR on the following legal bases:
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Consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter)
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Legitimate interest (e.g., improving the website, ensuring security)
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Legal obligations, where applicable
5. Data sharing and third-party services
​We may share data only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:
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Website hosting services
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Email newsletter tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
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Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
These partners are required to protect your data and cannot use it for any purpose other than providing the contracted service.
We never sell personal information.
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6. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
You may request the deletion of your information at any time (see section 8).
7. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from:
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Unauthorized access
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Accidental loss
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Alteration
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Destruction
However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
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8. Your rights under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of access — request a copy of your data
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Right to rectification — correct inaccurate information
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Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
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Right to restrict processing — limit how your data is used
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Right to data portability — receive your data in structured format
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Right to withdraw consent — unsubscribe or opt-out at any time
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Right to object — oppose the processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
9. Links to external websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies individually.
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10. Children's privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years old.
If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can remove it.
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11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes.
Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Adoption Context
Email: info@contextadoption.org
Address: 58 rue de Monceau 75008 Paris