Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the official website of the French Foreign Minister ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit and use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and your usage patterns. This information helps us understand how our website is used and to improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device by your internet service provider.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: Information about the pages you visit on our website, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other similar statistics.
We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or contact details through automated means unless you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., through a contact form or subscription service).
Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device by your web browser. They are used to remember your preferences, compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website, provide the website on our behalf, perform website-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties may have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Advertising
The official website of the French Foreign Minister does not host or display third-party advertisements. We do not use your information for advertising purposes, nor do we share your information with third parties for their advertising or marketing purposes.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: