Privacy Policy
Introduction
Last updated: June 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how Techalchemy (“we”, “us”) processes personal data when you visit gene.re or use our services. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection law.
For cookies and consent management, see our separate Cookie Policy.
Data controller
Techalchemy (Sole proprietorship (Entrepreneur individuel))
31 Avenue du clos banderet, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains, France
SIRET 97746385000015
977 463 850 R.C.S. Tarascon
VAT: FR82977463850
Phone: +33 7 67 73 04 06
Email: contact@techalchemy.fr
Publication director: ZORLONI Maxime
Data protection contact: contact@techalchemy.fr
Hosting
Personal data processed by gene.re is hosted in France by:
PulseHeberg SAS
9 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 83000 Toulon, France
824 070 619 R.C.S. Toulon — SIRET 824 070 619 00039
Phone: +33 4 22 14 13 60
Data we process and purposes
Depending on how you use gene.re, we may process the following categories of data:
| Category | Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Browser type, page views, tool usage, referrer (aggregated) | Site analytics and improvement | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) when analytics cookies are accepted; otherwise not collected |
| Theme and language preferences | Display the site according to your choices | Legitimate interest in providing a functional service (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Short-link target URL, preview metadata, creation timestamp, click statistics (referrer, browser family, IP address for abuse prevention) | Operate the URL shortener, provide statistics, prevent abuse | Legitimate interest in operating and securing the service (Art. 6(1)(f)); consent where required for non-essential tracking |
| IP address and technical logs | Security, rate limiting, fraud prevention | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Email address and message content when you contact us | Respond to your request | Legitimate interest or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(f) or (b)) |
| Advertising identifiers and cookies (Google AdSense, reCAPTCHA) | Display and measure ads; protect against bots | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
Most toolbox features process your input locally in your browser. We do not receive the content you type or the files you select for those tools unless explicitly stated on the tool page.
URL shortener
When you create a short link, we store the destination URL, fetched Open Graph metadata (title, description, image URL), creation time, and aggregated click data. IP addresses may be processed temporarily for security and abuse prevention.
We do not use short-link data for profiling or marketing. Non-compliant links may be removed as described in our Terms of Use. Creators who can prove they created a link may request deletion via contact@techalchemy.fr.
Analytics
With your consent, we collect anonymised usage statistics using session-scoped browser storage and our internal database. Events may include page views, tool opens, browser family, and referrer host. We use a random session identifier that is not linked to your identity.
Analytics data is used solely to understand usage patterns and fix errors. It is not sold or shared with third parties for their own purposes.
Advertising
With your consent, we may display Google AdSense advertisements. Google and its partners may process personal data (including cookie identifiers) to serve and measure ads. See Google’s Privacy Policy and manage preferences in your Google account or via our Cookie Policy.
Retention
Personal data stored in our internal database is retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date of collection or last activity, unless a longer period is required by law or needed to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Server security logs may be kept for a shorter operational period. Contact correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to handle your request.
Recipients and no sale of data
Personal data is processed exclusively by Techalchemy and our hosting provider PulseHeberg SAS acting as a processor under our instructions. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Google may receive data when you consent to advertising or when reCAPTCHA is loaded, as described above.
International transfers
Data is stored and processed within the European Union. We do not transfer personal data outside the EU except where you accept Google advertising or security services, in which case Google may process data according to its own terms and applicable transfer mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — obtain confirmation and a copy of data we hold about you;
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data;
- Erasure — request deletion where legally applicable;
- Restriction — request limited processing in certain circumstances;
- Portability — receive data you provided in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable;
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing, without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise your rights, email contact@techalchemy.fr. We may ask for information to verify your identity. We respond within one month, extendable where permitted by law.
Complaint to a supervisory authority
If you believe our processing violates applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French supervisory authority, the CNIL (www.cnil.fr), or with the authority of your EU member state of residence.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The date at the top indicates the latest version. Material changes will be communicated on the site where appropriate.