Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and want you to know exactly how your information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with us — whether you’re reading our site, listening to the podcast, or supporting our work.
Effective Date: 8/12/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit Join Us in France (the “Site”), listen to our podcast, or interact with our content on other platforms.
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the EU’s GDPR.
- Who We Are
This website and podcast are owned and operated by Annie Sargent, based in France.
Email: annie@joinusinfrance.com
- Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways:
- a) Directly from you
- When you subscribe to our newsletter.
- When you fill out our contact form.
- When you leave a comment or send feedback.
- b) Automatically
- Through cookies and similar technologies that track site usage (see “Cookies” below).
- c) From third-party tools we use to operate the Site and podcast, including:
- Google Analytics – to understand visitor activity.
- Mailchimp – to manage and send newsletters.
- Patreon – to process patron subscriptions.
- Booking.com / Amazon / other affiliate programs – when you click affiliate links.
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) – if you interact with us there.
- How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Provide the content and services you request.
- Improve the Site and podcast based on audience trends.
- Send you updates and offers if you’ve opted in.
- Track affiliate link performance (at no extra cost to you).
- Cookies
Cookies help us remember your preferences, measure traffic, and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Your Rights
You can request:
- Access to the personal data we have about you.
- Correction of any errors in your data.
- Deletion of your data.
Contact us at annie@joinusinfrance.com for these requests.
- Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to other websites, including affiliates. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with the updated date.