1. General Information
Pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Trust in the Digital Economy, users of this website are hereby informed of the identities of the various parties involved in its creation and maintenance:
The website awf-france.com is published and maintained by the company AWF, a simplified joint-stock company (*société par actions simplifiée* – SAS) incorporated under French law, with a capital of €180,000. It is registered with the Le Havre Trade and Companies Register (*RCS*) under number 420 310 567, and its registered office is located at 32 rue Marcel Paul, 76600 Le Havre, France. Telephone: +33 (0)2 32 92 70 60.
The website is registered with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) under number 2035518.
The publication director is Mr. Alexandre Keita, CEO.
Hosting is provided by WP Serveur, located at 7 rue de la Cité Foulc, 30000 Nîmes, France, registered with the Nîmes Trade and Companies Register (*RCS*) under number 808 840 474.
SIRET number: 42031056700045
N.A.F. code: 4669B
Intra-community VAT number: FR01420310567
2. General Terms and Conditions of Use for the Site and Services Offered
Use of the site implies full and complete acceptance of the general terms and conditions of use described below. These terms and conditions may be modified or supplemented at any time; users of the site are therefore encouraged to consult them regularly.
The site is updated on a regular basis. Similarly, the legal notices may be modified at any time; they are nonetheless binding upon the user, who is encouraged to refer to them as often as possible to stay informed.
3. Description of Services Provided
The purpose of the site is to provide information regarding products from Heinzmann – Regulateurs Europa, Woodward, Amot, Whitman Controls, and Brüel & Kjaer Vibro, as well as associated services in France and French-speaking Africa. AWF—recognized since 1998 as an expert center for the modernization, repair, and maintenance of speed control, command-control, and instrumentation systems for rotating thermal machinery (industrial turbines and engines)—also serves as the official representative for Heinzmann – Regulateurs Europa in its designated region (all of Africa, excluding South Africa).
AWF strives to provide the most accurate information possible on its site. However, it cannot be held liable for omissions, inaccuracies, or failures to update such information, whether caused by AWF itself or by third-party partners who provide the data.
All information provided on the site is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Furthermore, the information contained on the site is not exhaustive and may be subject to modifications made since the time of its publication online.
4. Contractual limitations regarding technical data
The website uses WordPress technology, Google Analytics, and cookies.
The website cannot be held liable for any material damage resulting from its use. Furthermore, users agree to access the site using up-to-date equipment that is free of viruses, along with a current, up-to-date web browser.
5. Intellectual property and infringement
AWF owns the intellectual property rights or holds the usage rights for all elements designed by the company that are accessible on the site, including text, images, graphics, and logos. The domain names featured on the site belong to AWF and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, or adaptation of all or part of the site’s elements—by any means or process whatsoever—is prohibited without the prior written authorization of AWF.
Any unauthorized use of the site or any of its contents shall be considered an act of infringement and will be prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of Articles L.335-2 et seq. of the French Intellectual Property Code.
6. Limitations of Liability
AWF shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damage caused to the user’s equipment when accessing the site, whether resulting from the use of equipment that does not meet the specifications indicated in point 4, or from the occurrence of a bug or an incompatibility.
Furthermore, AWF shall not be held liable for any indirect damage (such as, for example, loss of business) resulting from the use of the site.
7. Collection and Management of Personal Data
In France, personal data is protected, in particular, by Law No. 78-87 of January 6, 1978, Law No. 2004-801 of August 6, 2004, Article L. 226-13 of the Penal Code, and the European Directive of October 24, 1995.
AWF collects personal information regarding the user only for the purposes of certain services offered by our site. The user provides this information with full knowledge of the facts, particularly when entering the data themselves. At that time, the user is informed whether or not the provision of such information is mandatory.
The following safeguards have been implemented to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data:
This website is registered with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) as it collects personal information. Our database is registered with the CNIL, and any data transfer is governed by internal policies approved by the CNIL under registration number 2035518.
In accordance with the amended French Data Protection Act (“Loi Informatique et Libertés”) of January 6, 1978, users have the right to access, rectify, and object to the use of any personal data they may have provided to us. Users may access information concerning them by contacting:
AWF, Marketing Department, 32 rue Marcel Paul, 76600 Le Havre, France.
Webmaster: marketing[at]awf-France.com
At any time, users may consent to or decline the use of their personal data—collected during registration or at any other time—by AWF and its partners for the purpose of providing services (such as commercial outreach or email communications).
AWF utilizes IT systems to manage customer relations and track your requests, and guarantees the confidentiality of your data. The information recorded is reserved for the use of the relevant department(s) and is shared only with AWF and its designated partners (AWF Algeria and partners in French-speaking Africa).
These recipients will have access to your professional contact details. The transfer of this data to recipients located outside the European Union is intended for the purpose of tracking and responding to customer inquiries.
No personal information is exchanged, transferred, assigned, or sold to third parties—other than those mentioned above—without the user’s knowledge. Databases are protected by the provisions of the Law of July 1, 1998, which transposes Directive 96/9 of March 11, 1996, concerning the legal protection of databases.
8. Hyperlinks
The site contains a number of hyperlinks to other websites. However, AWF is unable to continuously verify the content of the sites visited via these links and, consequently, assumes no responsibility for them.
9. Cookies
The site uses cookies and includes an analytics system that tracks the keywords you entered to reach this site, or the website from which you arrived. Furthermore, the AWF site contains various hyperlinks to other websites; navigating the site may result in cookies being installed on the user’s computer.
Cookies are text files that do not identify the user personally but instead record information regarding how a computer navigates a website. The data obtained in this way is intended to facilitate future navigation on the site and to enable traffic measurement, helping to improve the services provided to the user.
The site uses exclusively “strictly necessary” cookies, which do not require your prior consent.
We use these cookies to enable and facilitate site navigation—for instance, by remembering the browsing preferences you set during your session—to provide the information and products you explicitly request (such as those you search for on the site), and to compile anonymous visitor statistics.
The cookies used on this site have a validity period of one year.
Users will be notified the first time they receive a cookie. Technically, these cookies cannot be disabled from within the site itself. However, you may object to the use of these cookies by configuring your browser settings. Please note that, in such cases, certain parts or features of the site may not function correctly, and/or you may be unable to access specific services or sections of the site. The method for adjusting these settings depends on the browser you are using. Be aware that cookies may have already been stored on your device before you adjusted your browser settings; in this instance, you should clear your browsing history via your browser’s settings. To configure your browser to reject the installation of cookies:
- In Internet Explorer: go to the “Tools” tab / “Internet Options.” Click on “Privacy” and select “Block all cookies.” Click “OK” to confirm.
- In Google Chrome: click the wrench icon in the top-right corner / “Options” / “Advanced options” / “Content settings” / “Allow local data to be set.”
- In Firefox: go to the “Tools” tab / “Privacy” / “Accept cookies.” Click “OK.”
- The use of cookies is governed by Article 32 II of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, which transposes Article 5.3 of Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 12, 2002, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC.
For more information about cookies, please visit the CNIL website: www.cnil.fr.
10. Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies—text files placed on your computer—to help the website analyze how users interact with the site. The data generated by these cookies regarding your use of the site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers located in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the site, compile reports on website activity for the site’s publisher, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
Google may disclose this data to third parties if required to do so by law, or if such third parties process the data on Google’s behalf (including the publisher of this site). Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may disable the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser; however, doing so may prevent you from using certain features of this site. By using this website, you expressly consent to the processing of your personal data by Google under the conditions and for the purposes described above.
11. Relevant Laws
Act No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, as amended, in particular by Act No. 2004-801 of August 6, 2004, relating to information technology, files, and civil liberties.
Act No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Trust in the Digital Economy.
Personal Data:
You may visit our website, www.awf-france.com, without providing any personal information (such as your identity, contact details, etc.).
However, such information will be requested if you wish to obtain a quote, request information, respond to a job offer, etc.
Your data is stored in an internal software system used for customer management. The database is not used for any commercial transactions.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may exercise your right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data by contacting us at the following email address: marketing[@]awf-france.com.
You may download our General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
12. Credits and Jurisdiction
Photo credits: AWF, Fotolia, Envato Elements, and the various manufacturers whose equipment AWF sells, installs, or repairs.
Legal Provisions: The website and its content are governed by French law, and any potential disputes relating thereto shall fall under the jurisdiction of the French courts.