Legal Notice

This page contains legal information. But if you’re here to explore the luminous world of Kintsugi — its spirit, workshops, talks, books, and resilience journey —click here to return to the homepage

Thank you for walking this path — even if it was not the intended one: a detour is never meaningless.

1. Website Publisher

This website, kintsugi-spirit.com, is published by:
Name: Céline Santini
Legal status: Artist–Author (Artiste-Auteur – French legal status)
Publishing Director: Céline Santini
Email: contact@kintsugi-spirit.com

In accordance with Article 6-III of French Law n°2004-575 of June 21, 2004 on Confidence in the Digital Economy, personal information about the publisher is not publicly displayed but is stored by the host and can be made available to legal authorities upon request.

2. Hosting Provider

This website is hosted by:
Automattic Inc.
60 29th Street #343
San Francisco, CA 94110 – USA
https://wordpress.com

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site (texts, images, logos, etc.) is the exclusive property of Céline Santini or her partners and is protected under intellectual property law.
Any reproduction or use, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.

4. Liability

Céline Santini shall not be held liable for any use of the information provided on this website. No guarantees are made regarding its accuracy or completeness.

5. Personal Data

Personal data is processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679).
No personal information is collected without your knowledge.

6. Applicable Law

This legal notice is governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, only French courts shall have jurisdiction.

Privacy Policy

Last update: April 2025

At Esprit Kintsugi, we are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide, in compliance with the GDPR.

1. Data Collected

We only collect the minimum necessary data, including when you:
• fill out a contact form
• subscribe to a newsletter
• contact us via email

Collected data may include:
• Name, first name, email address (only if you provide them voluntarily)
• IP address, browser type, session duration (via anonymous cookies for analytics purposes)

2. Use of Data

Collected data is used exclusively to:
• respond to your requests
• send Esprit Kintsugi news (workshops, books, events), only if you have opted in
• improve the site and better understand our readers’ interests

3. Data Sharing

Your data is never sold or shared, except:
• with our hosting provider Automattic Inc. (WordPress.com), for secure technical operations
• with legal authorities if required by law

4. Data Retention

Your data is retained only for the time necessary to fulfill your request or maintain communication, according to your consent.

5. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:
• access, modify, or delete your data
• withdraw your consent at any time
• exercise your rights to portability or erasure

To do so, please contact:
contact@kintsugi-spirit.com

Terms of Use

Last update: April 2025

Welcome to the website kintsugi-spirit.com, dedicated to the philosophy of Kintsugi and the work of Céline Santini. By using this site, you agree to the following terms:

1. Publisher

Published by:
Name: Céline Santini
Status: Artist–Author
Brand Name: Esprit Kintsugi
SIRET: 45003166100058 (French company registration number)
Email: contact@kintsugi-spirit.com

2. Hosting

Hosted by:
Automattic Inc. – WordPress.com
60 29th Street #343 – San Francisco, CA 94110 – USA
https://wordpress.com

3. Site Access

Access to the website is free and open. The publisher reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access without notice.

4. Intellectual Property

All content (text, images, logos, videos, structure, design, etc.) is protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction or use without written permission is prohibited.

5. Personal Data

Data collected via forms is used only to respond to inquiries. All data is kept confidential and never shared with third parties.
For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Liability

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information, no liability is assumed for errors, omissions, or temporary unavailability. Use of this website is at your own risk.

7. Security

Appropriate technical measures are implemented to protect user data. Users are responsible for securing their own devices.

8. External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites. The publisher is not responsible for their content or functionality.

9. Misuse

Any fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive use of the site is prohibited. In such cases, the publisher reserves the right to take appropriate action.

10. Modifications

These terms may be updated at any time. Please check them regularly.

11. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by French law. In case of dispute, only French courts shall have jurisdiction.

Cookie Policy

Last update: April 2025

The website kintsugi-spirit.com uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather anonymous statistics. This policy explains the types of cookies used and your rights.

1. What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. It helps recognize your browser on future visits.

2. Cookies Used

This site uses only essential and anonymous cookies, such as:
• Functional cookies: for site display, language preferences, and layout.
• Analytics cookies: to anonymously count visits and analyze traffic (via WordPress tools).

No advertising or profiling cookies are used.