PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION
SARL Riviera 1955 (hereinafter "we", "us", or "our"), operating the website www.riviera1955.com (the "Site"), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use, store and protect it, and what rights you have in relation to your personal data. It applies to all visitors and users of the Site, in particular those submitting a bespoke cake enquiry, a franchise enquiry, or a request for franchise presentation materials.

This Policy has been prepared in accordance with Monegasque Law No. 1.565 of 3 December 2024 on the protection of personal data and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) where applicable.


2. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller for personal data collected through the Site is:

SARL RIVIERA 1955, a Monegasque limited liability company with share capital of EUR 15,000, registered with the Monaco Trade and Industry Register under number RCI 25S09975, whose registered office is located at 14 rue Hubert Clerissi, 98000 Monaco, represented by Nikolai Zhur, Director.

For any question relating to your personal data, you may contact us at info@riviera1955.com or by post at the address above.


3. DATA WE COLLECT
We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

3.1. Custom cake enquiry form
When you submit a custom cake enquiry, we collect:

• First name and last name
• Email address and phone number
• Country and city
• Event date and details about the cake (number of guests, design preferences, dietary requirements, allergies)
• Any other information you provide voluntarily in the message field

Dietary requirements and allergies should only be provided where relevant to the enquiry. Where such information may reveal health-related data, it is processed only on the basis of the user’s explicit consent.

3.2. Franchise application form
When you submit a franchise application, we collect:

• First name and last name
• Email address and phone number
• Country and target city for the franchise
• Professional background and relevant experience
• Indicative investment capacity
• Any additional information you provide in the message field

3.3. Technical data collected automatically
When you browse the Site, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referral source
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 11 below)

4. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA
We collect personal data directly from users when they voluntarily submit information through the Website, in particular through contact forms, bespoke cake enquiries, franchise enquiries, and requests for franchise presentation materials.

Certain technical information may also be collected automatically when users browse the Website through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.


4. WHY WE COLLECT IT AND LEGAL BASIS
We process your personal data only for specific purposes, each based on a legal ground recognised under GDPR and Monegasque law:

*Where users voluntarily provide information relating to allergies or dietary restrictions that may reveal health-related data, such data is processed on the basis of the user’s explicit consent where applicable under GDPR and Monegasque data protection law.

6. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and in any event no longer than the periods set out below:

After these periods, data is either deleted or anonymised so that it can no longer be linked to you.


7. WHO RECEIVES YOUR DATA: RECIPIENTS AND SERVICES PROVIDERS
Your data is accessed only by authorised staff within our organisation and by the following service providers, who act on our behalf under data protection agreements:

These service providers process personal data only on our behalf and in accordance with contractual data protection obligations.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.


8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Personal data may be processed or accessed from countries located outside Monaco, including within the European Union and, for certain services, the United States.

Transfers to EU Member States are made on the basis that such countries are deemed to provide an adequate level of protection under Monegasque Law No. 1.565.

Where personal data is transferred outside Monaco and the European Union, including to the United States, SARL RIVIERA 1955 relies on safeguards permitted under applicable data protection laws, including contractual safeguards, standard contractual clauses or other transfer mechanisms recognised or approved by the competent authority, and, where the GDPR applies, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and/or the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

You may request information about the safeguards applicable to international transfers by contacting us at info@riviera1955.com.



9. YOUR RIGHTS
Under Monegasque Law No. 1.565 of 3 December 2024 and GDPR where applicable, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — obtain confirmation of whether we hold data about you and a copy of that data.
• Right of rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure — ask us to delete your data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to restriction — ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances.
• Right to portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format, or have it transmitted to another controller.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of past processing.
• Right to lodge a complaint — with the Autorité de Protection des Données Personnelles (APDP) in Monaco, or, where the GDPR applies, with the competent data protection authority in your country of residence.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@riviera1955.com. We will respond within one month from receipt of your request, in accordance with applicable law.



10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND EXTERNAL LINKS
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media platforms or external resources, provided for information or convenience purposes only.

SARL Riviera 1955 does not control such third-party websites or services and cannot be held responsible for their availability, content, policies, practices, or operation.

Access to and use of third-party websites or services are carried out under the sole responsibility of the user and remain subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies applicable to such third-party services.

The inclusion of any link on the Website does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, approval, or partnership between SARL Riviera 1955 and the relevant third party, unless expressly stated otherwise on the Website.


11. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functioning, remember your preferences, and measure audience.
We distinguish three categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function (session, security). These do not require consent.
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences such as language. Set with your consent.
• Statistics cookies — Tilda’s built-in audience measurement, used to understand how the Site is used and improve it. Set with your consent.

We do not currently use marketing cookies, retargeting pixels, or third-party advertising trackers.

When you first visit the Site, you are asked to accept, refuse, or configure cookies through a banner. You may change your choice at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer. You can also block cookies through your browser settings, but parts of the Site may not function correctly.


12. SECURITY
We apply technical and organisational measures appropriate to the risk to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, secure backups, and regular reviews. While no system is fully secure, we work to safeguard your data and will notify affected users and authorities of any personal data breach where required by law.


13. CHILDREN
The Site is not directed at minors under the age of 15. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 15 without the authorisation of the holder of parental responsibility, where such authorisation is required under applicable law. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps, including deletion where required.


14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version is always available on this page with the date of the last revision. Material changes will be communicated through the Site where possible.


15. CONTACT
For any question about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@riviera1955.com or by post at SARL Riviera 1955, 14 rue Hubert Clerissi, 98000 Monaco.