Legal Notice

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and French Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, as amended (known as the “Informatique et Libertés” law), The Value Factory is committed to protecting the personal data of users of the site. No personal data is collected or processed without the explicit consent of the user or without an appropriate legal basis.

The website thevfactory.com may collect certain personal information from users only when it is necessary to provide the services offered (contact requests, newsletter subscription, etc.). Users provide this information knowingly when voluntarily filling out an online form. They are informed whether the requested data is mandatory or optional. The following are the cases of personal data collection on the site and their purposes:

• Contact Form: When you fill out the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to contact you back and to respond to your inquiry or to provide a commercial offer regarding the services of The Value Factory. The information is transmitted securely (via HTTPS under an SSL certificate) directly by email to our team. This information is retained for a maximum of three years from the last communication and is intended solely for The Value Factory.
• Newsletter / Email Communications (Brevo): If you choose to receive our news (for example, by checking the subscription box on the form), your name and email address may be used to send you newsletters or informational communications via our email marketing service, Brevo. Purpose: Management of the sending of information and promotional content from The Value Factory. Legal Basis: Your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
• Site Navigation: During your visit, certain technical data may be automatically collected by the site or by third-party services (see Cookies section below), for example, your IP address, browser type, or information about the pages visited. This information is used solely for statistical purposes (measuring site traffic, improving the service) and for security. It does not allow The Value Factory to directly identify you, and it is used only internally or by our duly authorized technical service providers.

The Value Factory does not sell or disclose any personal data of its users to third parties. Your personal information is processed confidentially and can only be disclosed in the event of a legal obligation or with your consent. Any service providers or subcontractors (such as Brevo for email communications, as mentioned above) act under our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

Under data protection regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access – to obtain confirmation that data concerning you is being processed and to access it in an understandable format.
• Right to Rectification – to have your personal data corrected or completed if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure – to request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to any legal retention obligations.
• Right to Object – to object at any time, on legitimate grounds, to the processing of your data, or to withdraw consent when the processing is based on it (e.g., unsubscribing from the newsletter).
• Right to Restriction – to obtain the temporary suspension of data processing in certain cases provided by law.
• Right to Data Portability – to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to request its transmission to another data controller where applicable.

To exercise your rights or for any questions regarding the processing of your data, you can contact us by email at contact@thevfactory.com. We may request proof of identity for security reasons, and we commit to responding within the legal deadlines (maximum one month, extendable by two months for complex requests). You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (CNIL in France) if you believe that your rights are not being respected.

For any questions, complaints, or to report any unlawful content concerning the site or these legal notices, you can contact the site publisher at contact@thevfactory.com or send a letter to the registered office of The Value Factory (see Site Publisher section). We will endeavor to respond as promptly as possible.

(Last updated: April 2025)

All content on the site (texts, images, graphics, logo, videos, etc.) is the exclusive property of The Value Factory or its partners, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, adaptation, retransmission, or publication of these elements is prohibited without the prior written consent of The Value Factory. This protection extends to all databases on the site, which are protected by the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code. The trademarks and logos displayed on the site are the property of The Value Factory or third parties. Their mention does not grant any license or right to use these trademarks without the prior consent of the respective owner.

During your visit to thevfactory.com, cookies (small text files) may be placed on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.). A cookie does not allow you to be personally identified, but it records information related to your browsing (pages visited, date and time, IP address, etc.) which may be read during your subsequent visits. These browsing data help us improve the quality of our services, measure the site’s traffic, and ensure the security of the site.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These technical cookies are essential for the operation of the site and for access to basic functionalities (for example, displaying the site in the correct language or remembering your privacy preferences). Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly. They do not require your prior consent.
• Audience Measurement Cookies (Statistical Analysis): The site uses the Google Analytics tool (a web analysis service provided by Google) to collect anonymized information about the site’s traffic and user behavior. Purpose:To generate traffic statistics, understand visitor interaction with the site, and improve our content. Legal Basis: Your consent (in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act). These cookies will only be placed after obtaining your agreement via the cookie banner on your first visit. Data generated by Google Analytics (e.g., IP address, navigation path) may be transmitted to and stored on servers outside the European Union. The Value Factory has configured this service to anonymize collected IP addresses (IP anonymization activated), and does not send any information that would allow your personal identification. Google uses this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the site and to provide us with statistical reports.

On your first visit to thevfactory.com, a cookie banner allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies (such as those from Google Analytics). You can modify your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie management tool available on the site (if provided) or by configuring your internet browser’s settings.

If you refuse the placement of certain cookies, particularly audience measurement cookies, you will still be able to browse the site, but some functionalities or enhancements might be limited. You can also delete cookies already stored on your device or prevent the storage of new cookies by adjusting your browser’s privacy settings—please consult your browser’s help menu for the procedure (typically found in the privacy or security options, under “Cookies”).

The website thevfactory.com is published by The Value Factory, a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with a capital of €3,000, registered with the Trade and Companies Register of Aix-en-Provence under number 825 001 993. Registered office: 1165, rue Jean René Guillibert Gauthier de la Lauzière, 13290 Aix-en-Provence, France.
Email: contact@thevfactory.com
Intra-Community VAT Number: FR66 825001993

Sonia Szczerbinski, in her capacity as Deputy President of The Value Factory, serves as the Publication Director of the site. She is responsible for the editorial content published on the site.

Design and Development: Start.it Agency
Photo Credits: Royalty-free images from Unsplash (unsplash.com) or property of The Value Factory.

OVH SAS – Hosting provider of the site, with a capital of €10,069,020, registered with the Lille Métropole RCS under number 424 761 419 00045. Registered office: 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France. Website: www.ovh.com. Telephone: 1007.