Find out more about our data privacy policy.

Limagrain takes the issue of data privacy very seriously. The aim of our data privacy policy is to explain clearly and transparently how Limagrain collects data when users visit its website.

Our privacy policy applies to the data Limagrain collects when you visit the website: https://www.limagrain.com/ (hereafter “the website”).

Our commitments reflect our core values and principles. We notably ensure that your personal data is collected and handled in a manner consistent with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. We only collect and process employee and third party personal data for specified and legitimate uses that are relevant to the purpose of the processing operation. We only retain the information that is relevant and necessary to our stated purposes.

Furthermore, we are committed to complying with the data protection laws of the countries where we operate. This includes adhering to regulations on data retention periods and respecting individuals' rights to access, rectify, port, erase, and object to the processing of their personal data.

Limagrain guarantees that the personal data of its employees and third parties will be secure, confidential, and accurate. To enforce our policy effectively, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who specializes in personal data protection. Please address any questions you may have regarding personal data protection to this address: GDPR@limagrain.com

For an introduction to data privacy concepts, please visit the website of France’s data protection authority, the CNIL: https://www.cnil.fr.

1- Scope

This privacy policy applies to Limagrain’s website and only to the personal data collected via that website. It does not apply to data outside of that scope.

2- The personal data we collect

At Limagrain, we collect personal data on our website to manage our relationship with users and handle their requests.

For example, we process both the data you provide directly on the website and data that we gather automatically.

We only process personal data for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes. We will not process your data for any other purposes.

The table below shows all the personal information we may collect when you use our website. When you provide this information, we inform you about:

• The purposes of the processing: the principal reason for using your personal data;

• The type of data: which personal data we are processing;

• The legal basis for the processing: all personal data processing must comply with one of the six lawful reasons specified in the GDPR—consent, legitimate interests, execution of a contract, legal obligation, vital interests, and performing a task in the public interest or a task with a clear basis in law. Otherwise, the processing is deemed illegal;

• The period of data retention;

• The recipients of the personal data, i.e. the people who may access to your data.

Limagrain may automatically collect certain information when you browse our website, including:

• Details of how you navigate our website
• Your IP address
• Your web browser
• Your operating system

Limagrain has a specific policy governing the use of cookies, which we explain in more detail here. We encourage you to review our cookie policy.

You may give or withdraw your consent for cookies at any time using the “Manage cookies” tab.

3- Data retention period

Limagrain will retain your data for a period consistent with the purpose for which it has been collected and processed.

We follow the guidelines provided by current data protection laws and the CNIL when deciding how long to retain personal data.

4- Storing your personal data

All information you share with us is stored on secure servers.

We make every effort to protect the personal data of employees and third parties. Nevertheless, given the nature of the internet and the inherent risks of sending information online, it is impossible to guarantee absolute data security.

5- Recipients of your personal data

Access to your personal data is restricted to persons authorized to view that data by virtue of their role in the company.

Unless otherwise indicated in the table above, only the following persons may access your personal data:

• At Limagrain: your personal data may be shared within the Group, meaning the parent company and its subsidiaries. Access is always conditional upon the initial reason for use.

• At subcontractors: Talentsoft, PathMotion, W3line, Axeptio.

Because Limagrain is an international company, we may need to share your personal data with Group entities located outside of the European Union.

When we do, we always use data transfer methods with the appropriate level of security guarantees, as required by Article 46 of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

6- Personal data security

Limagrain guarantees the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the personal data of its employees and third parties.

We take several measures to ensure your data are protected against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7- Your rights regarding your personal data

Limagrain collects personal data related to you. You have a number of rights regarding that data:

• Right to information

• Right to access

• Right to rectification

• Right to erasure

• Right to objection

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to portability

We encourage you to learn more about your rights at the following website: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/les-droits-pour-maitriser-vos-donnees-personnelles

You may assert your rights by sending an email to GDPR@limagrain.com or a letter to the following address:

Groupe Limagrain Holding

Délégué à la Protection des Données

CS 20001

63360 Gerzat

After contacting us, if you feel your rights have been infringed, you may file a claim with the CNIL, either online or by mail.

8- Changes to our privacy policy

Limagrain reserves the right to modify this privacy policy or its practices. Any changes will be posted on the home page of this website before they take effect. This ensures that you are always informed about the data we collect, use, and if necessary, share, and under what circumstances.

In the event that we decide to use personal data in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify you by email or, if you are a Limagrain employee, through your Limagrain account.

This policy is subject to change or correction. We encourage you to consult this page regularly to keep informed about any changes and how they may affect you.