Privacy Policy for Think Invest
Last updated: September 2025
At Think Invest, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thinkinvest.org, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the French Data Protection Act, and other applicable laws (including the Digital Services Act 2025).
By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
Think Invest is an independent news platform providing information and insights about investments, markets, and finance.
📍 Address: 71 Avenue Henri Martin, 75016 Paris, France
📧 Email: contact@thinkinvest.org
📞 Phone: +33 7 44 78 64 52
We act as the Data Controller for the personal data collected through this website.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Information you provide directly
Name, email address, phone number (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions).
Any messages or inquiries you send us.
Automatically collected information
IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions).
Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
Third-party data
If you interact with our content on social media or advertising platforms, those services may share limited data with us (in line with their policies).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for:
Delivering news, articles, and updates.
Sending newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent).
Analyzing website performance and improving user experience.
Ensuring website security and fraud prevention.
Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following grounds:
Consent: When you sign up for newsletters, accept cookies, or opt into marketing.
Contract: When providing services you request (e.g., sending subscribed content).
Legitimate interests: Improving our website, protecting security, analyzing readership.
Legal obligations: To comply with French/EU law and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
Service providers: Hosting providers, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics with anonymized IP), email marketing platforms.
Legal authorities: When required by law or regulatory bodies (e.g., CNIL, EU regulators).
Advertising partners: Only if you have provided consent through our Cookie Manager.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact form inquiries: up to 12 months.
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: anonymized and retained for up to 24 months.
Legal/compliance data: as required by French and EU law.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and French law, you have the right to:
Access your data.
Rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict processing of your data.
Data portability (receive your data in machine-readable format).
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for newsletters or cookies).
Object to data processing for direct marketing.
File a complaint with CNIL (the French Data Protection Authority).
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@thinkinvest.org
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place to protect your data.
9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
Secure HTTPS encryption.
Regular vulnerability monitoring.
Restricted access to personal data by authorized staff only.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The updated version will always be available on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 Email: contact@thinkinvest.org
📞 Phone: +33 7 44 78 64 52
📍 Address: 71 Avenue Henri Martin, 75016 Paris, France