Privacy Policy Agreement

This Privacy Policy Agreement applies to the website creafree.org (referred to as “the website”), which uses cookies to track user behavior on the page. By accessing and using the website, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect When you visit the website

We may collect certain information about your visit through the use of cookies. This information includes but is not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. We may also collect additional information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name or email address, when submitting forms or interacting with certain website features.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile device, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow us to enhance your browsing experience, analyze user behavior, and personalize content. Cookies may be used to remember your preferences and track your activities on the website.

Types of Cookies 

The website uses the following types of cookies:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

2. Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to gather information about how users interact with the website. This helps us analyze trends, track user behavior, and improve the website’s performance and content. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized.

Managing Cookies

By default, most web browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you have the option to modify your browser settings to control and delete cookies. Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and limit certain features of the website.

Third-Party Disclosure

 We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties unless we have your explicit consent or are required to do so by law. However, we may share non-personally identifiable information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and conducting our business, as long as they agree to keep the information confidential.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the website against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Rights of European Union Users

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include the right to access the personal data we hold about you, the right to rectify inaccurate data, the right to erasure under certain circumstances, the right to restrict the processing of your data, the right to object to the processing of your data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at [email address]. Please note that we may request additional information to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Data Retention Period

We retain the personal data collected for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and applicable legal or regulatory obligations. Once the data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it, unless we are legally required to retain it for an additional period.

Consent By continuing to use the website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy Agreement. If you do not agree with the practices outlined in this policy, please refrain from using the website.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy Agreement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy Agreement or the handling of your personal information on the website, please contact us at info@creafree.org.

Last updated: 25.05.2023

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Authenticate the CreaBOOK

You will review your CreaBOOK, sign it, compile it, and timestamp it.

To do list

  • Review your CreaBOOK and delete the symbols [?] and the parts which are not useful.
  • Click here to read the Guide’s explanations on signing.
  • Click here to learn how to compile your CreaBOOK.
  • Compile your CreaBOOK.
  • Click here to learn about timestamping your CreaBOOK.
  • Proceed with the timestamping process.
  • Save your CreaBOOK and the time-stamping proof in a safe place.

Duration: 25 minutes

Draft the CreaBOOK

You will define the cover, construct your innovation, and insert your eventual annexes.

To do list

  • Read the Guide on the cover page by clicking here.
  • Go back to the form to fill in the cover page.
  • Read the Guide on the construction by clicking here.
  • Return to the form to write this chapter.
  • Read the Guide on annexes by clicking here.
  • Go back to the form to insert any eventual annexes.

Duration: 90 minutes

Download the CreaBOOK form

You will have access to our form on Google Docs.

To do list

  • Click on this link to open the file.
  • To edit this file, click on “File”,  “Create a copy”.

Duration: 1 minute

Consulting an example of CreaBOOK

To get an overview of the Full CreaBOOK, we recommend first to have a quick look on the structure of our example: ‘CreaCORN Standard’, which describes a methodology to help startups unlocking their potential.
The Express Creabook is focussed on the cover, the chapter 3 and the eventual annexes of the Full CreaBOOK.

To do list

  • Please click on the link to access the CreaCORN file:
    [English version] – [French]
  • Take some time to familiarize yourself with the structure of the CreaBOOK.
  • Once you are done, close this window and  proceed to step 2.

Duration: 5 minutes

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