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 50
VAT No.: FR65789611381

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

Website Host

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 “Clients”) 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 M2i Site responsible company,”

Whether it is the data controller or delegates the implementation of all or part of the processing to one or more subcontractors, the M2i Site responsible company 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 CLIENT PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

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

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

2.3 – When collected, this data will be processed by the M2I Site responsible company for the purposes of:

  • enabling M2i to manage the processing of the Client’s order (order placement, delivery, after-sales service);
  • generating statistics that will be used by M2i, particularly for the improvement of its Site, and/or transmitted to third parties after anonymization.

Personal data sharing with third parties occurs in the following cases:

  • when the Client uses a payment service, for the implementation of these services, the use of the Site implies connection with third-party banking and financial companies with which M2i has entered into contracts;
  • when the Client publishes publicly accessible information 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 notably offer user assistance for the Site, advertising, and payment services. These providers have limited access to user data, within the scope of performing these services, and have a contractual obligation to use them in compliance with the provisions of the applicable regulations regarding personal data protection;
  • if required by Law, M2i may transmit personal data to respond to claims filed against the Site and to comply with administrative and judicial procedures;
  • if M2i is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, 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 personal data is transferred to a third party.

3. NATURE OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

Personal information processed by the M2i Site responsible company in connection with the use of 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 first name, last name, email address, postal address, phone number, and credit card number, as well as connection, usage, location, and payment-related data. This data must be provided for placing the Order.

Connection data (IP address, connection date and time, 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, data processed by the M2i Site responsible company is retained for limited periods, particularly for the entire duration necessary for managing the commercial relationship.

However, for the purpose of resolving disputes, preventing fraud, abuse, and/or enforcing 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 they are retained, in accordance with current provisions.

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

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

5. PERSONAL DATA TRANSFER

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

Due to the organization of the M2i Site responsible company’s activity, the Client authorizes the Site to transfer, store, and process their information in any other country outside the European Union in compliance 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 ensure an adequate level of protection regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal data transferred from the European Union.

In case of conflict with the terms of this clause, its provisions shall prevail.

6. COOKIES

In addition to the personal data transmitted by the Client, the M2i Site responsible company also uses cookies and web beacons in connection with the connection and use of the Site.

Cookies are files sent to the browser and stored on the computer’s hard drive. The cookies used by the M2i Site responsible company record information related to Site navigation (pages viewed, date and time of viewing, etc.), which the Site can read during subsequent visits and/or connections to the account. These cookies are used to facilitate Site use by allowing the display of information entered when using an account during its last connection and to conduct statistical studies on Site usage (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 store information as the Client browses different pages to prevent them from having to re-enter this information with each page change or when placing an order.

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

  • “Persistent cookies” which store certain information regarding 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 case, these cookies are deleted when they expire.

  • “Third-party cookies” are inserted by someone other than the M2I Group Site responsible company, and can collect information about browsing activities across multiple websites and during multiple sessions.

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

By using the Site, the Client agrees that M2i may place cookies on their device and authorizes M2i to access them during subsequent visits to the Site by the Client.

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

Nevertheless, the Client has the option to object to their use at any time by configuring their device’s preferences so as not to accept cookies. If the Client refuses the use or disables cookies, they will no longer be able to access certain parts of the Site.

For information, the Client will find the necessary details to allow or refuse cookie registration by visiting the following links:

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

For Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0:
Choose the “Tools” menu (or “Tools”), then “Internet Options” (or “Internet Options”).
Click on the “Privacy” tab (or “Confidentiality”)
Select the desired level using the slider.

7. CLIENT RIGHTS

It is reminded that M2i does not freely dispose of its Clients’ personal data. Clients remain in control of their personal data.

Each time M2i processes personal data, the M2I Site responsible company takes all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy and relevance of personal data with regard to the purposes for which the M2i Site responsible company processes them.

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

  • the right to access, rectify, and/or delete data processed by the M2i Site responsible company;
  • the right to object to data processing, to request the M2i Site responsible company to limit data processing, 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 request to M2i, proving one’s identity, either:

  • by email to the following address: donnéespersonnelles@m2ilifesciences.com
  • by postal mail 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 M2i Site responsible company may be required to disclose the Client’s personal data, under the conditions provided by law, to a duly authorized judicial or administrative authority.

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

8. SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF PROVIDED INFORMATION

The M2i Site responsible company implements organizational, technical, software, and physical digital security measures 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 M2i Site responsible company implements all appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, it cannot guarantee the absolute security of transmissions or information storage via the Internet.

9. EVOLUTION OF THE PRIVACY POLICY

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

The M2i Site responsible company will also inform its Clients of the modification by email, with a minimum of 15 days’ notice 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, particularly 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 layouts) are, unless expressly specified from external sources, the exclusive intellectual property of M2i Group. The representation, reproduction, embedding, distribution, and redistribution, whether partial or total, must be formally authorized by their owner. However, the latter implicitly grants the right to information regarding the existence of the M2i Group website   and all of its content to anyone 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 abusive use of this general authorization may be reported and prohibited by the owner of the M2i Group website, particularly if it is proven that such use violates legal provisions and/or the interests of the M2i Group website publisher.

Personal Data Processing: Our Commitments

Below you will find our personal data processing policy. This text aims to inform you about how we use this data and tells you how to proceed if you wish to make any changes.

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.

Credits – Design and Development

Alban Lefay