Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 21, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Elixir Studio collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors to the elixir-studio.com website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for information collected on this site is:

Xavier Joliot, operating under the trade name Elixir Studio.

  • Address: 6B, Bd Berthelot, 34000 Montpellier
  • Email: info@elixir-studio.com

3. Data we collect

3.1 Data collected automatically (Google Analytics)

When you visit our site, and if you consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure site traffic. The following data is collected:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring site (traffic source)
  • Technical data related to your device

This data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred outside the European Union. Google complies with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which governs these transfers.

3.2 Data collected through direct contact

This site doesn’t use a contact form. If you email us at info@elixir-studio.com, the information you choose to share (name, email address, message content) will only be used to respond to your request.

4. Legal basis for processing

  • Google Analytics: user consent (Article 6.1.a of the GDPR)
  • Contact emails: legitimate interest and performance of pre-contractual measures (Article 6.1.b and 6.1.f of the GDPR)

5. Data retention period

  • Google Analytics data: retained for up to 14 months
  • Contact emails: 3 years from the date of the last exchange, unless a longer retention period is required by law

6. Cookies

6.1 What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.

6.2 Cookies used on the site

CookiePurposeTimeline
Google Analytics cookies (_ga, ga*)Audience measurement13 months

6.3 Managing your consent

On your first visit, a banner lets you accept or refuse cookies. No analytics cookies are set until you give explicit consent.

You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage cookies” link at the bottom of every page, or by setting your browser to block cookies.

7. Data recipients

Your data is intended for Elixir Studio. Certain technical service providers may access this data as part of the services they deliver:

  • Google LLC (Google Analytics) — United States
  • Vercel Inc. (website hosting) — United States
  • Sanity.io (content hosting) — Norway

No data is sold to third parties.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access — to confirm whether your data is being processed and to obtain a copy of it
  • Right to rectification: have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected
  • Right to erasure: request the deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing: pause the use of your data
  • Right to object : object to the processing of your data
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@elixir-studio.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés): www.cnil.fr

9. Data security

Elixir Studio implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the date of the update.

11. Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data: info@elixir-studio.com