Glossary


HAS

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) : A security method requiring two steps of identification to access an account (password + temporary code).

B

  • Legal basis : Legal justification for processing personal data.

C

  • CNIL : French administrative authority guaranteeing the protection of personal data.
  • Cookie : Small file placed on a device when visiting a site to store information about browsing.

D

  • Personal Data : Identifiable information relating to a natural person, such as name or email address.

E

  • Contractual performance : Use of data to fulfill a contract, such as shipping an order.

F

  • Force majeure : An unforeseen event preventing the normal performance of a contract, such as a natural disaster.

G

  • Legal guarantees : Consumer rights protected by law to ensure the conformity of purchased products.

L

  • Hyperlink : A clickable link that redirects to another page or site.

M

  • Legal notices : Mandatory information on the website publisher, the host, and contact details.

P

  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) : Security standard for processing bank card payments.
  • Intellectual property : Set of rights protecting works of the mind, such as texts, logos or images.

R

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) : European regulation governing the collection and processing of personal data.
  • Withdrawal : Right of the consumer to cancel an order under certain conditions.

S

  • SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) : Protocol that secures data exchanges on the Internet by encrypting the information transmitted.

T

  • Traceability : Recording of actions and events to monitor and detect anomalies in the use of a site.

V

  • Data Breach : Unauthorized access or disclosure of personal information, requiring corrective action and notification to authorities.