About CheckEverything.fr
By the editorial team - Last updated: 28 May 2026
CheckEverything.fr is a French information and guidance portal for consumers living in France. We publish clear guides on energy, telecommunications, insurance and banking, based exclusively on official French sources. We are not a price comparison site, we do not sell any contracts and we display no targeted advertising.
Key takeaways
- Independent information portal, not a price comparison site.
- Official sources only: CRE, ADEME, ARCEP, ACPR, Banque de France, service-public.fr, DGCCRF.
- Named editorial team: Sophie Martin, Thomas Lefevre, Camille Durand, Ahmet Yilmaz.
- No affiliate revenue active in 2026; future Selectra integration will be clearly disclosed.
- GDPR/CNIL, LCEN, French Consumer Code and DSA compliant.
Our editorial mission
Many residents in France feel lost when reading their electricity bill, their home insurance contract or their bank's fee schedule. Commercial websites multiply rankings and paid redirects, which makes it hard to access neutral information.
Our mission is simple: explain the rule, cite the source, let the reader decide. We do not rank providers, we collect no subscription commission and we describe options factually.
What we are - and what we are not
What we are
- A general information portal in English, French and Turkish.
- A named team of specialized writers.
- Guides built on official French sources.
- A site that complies with GDPR, LCEN and DSA.
What we are not
- A price comparison site or a broker.
- A marketplace: no contract is sold here.
- A personalized advisory service: our guides are general.
- A law firm or a regulated insurance/credit intermediary.
The editorial team
Every guide is signed by an identifiable author. Our writers work under the supervision of an editor-in-chief and apply a shared editorial charter (sourcing, neutrality, regular updates).
Sophie Martin
Editor-in-chief - Energy & Telecom
Consumer journalist with ten years of experience writing for French consumer protection magazines. She supervises energy and telecom guides, cross-checking CRE, ARCEP and ADEME data.
Thomas Lefevre
Senior writer - Insurance
Former insurance sector analyst. He simplifies French rules on health, home and car contracts using the Code des assurances and ACPR recommendations.
Camille Durand
Senior writer - Banking
Specialist in French regulated savings products (Livret A, LEP, PEL) and right-to-account rules. She follows Banque de France, FGDR and consumer ombudsman publications.
Ahmet Yilmaz
Localization editor - Turkish
Lead editor for Turkish-language content and adaptation for the Turkish-speaking diaspora in France. Ensures alignment with French administrative context in all translations.
Our methodology
- 1. Identify the applicable rule. We always start from the official text: article of the French Code, CRE deliberation, tariff decree, ACPR or ARCEP guideline.
- 2. Verify figures at the source. Livret A rates, MaPrimeRenov caps, ARCEP fiber coverage barometers are all checked on the issuing public websites.
- 3. Rephrase in plain language. No unnecessary jargon: we explain things the way you would to a friend, keeping legal terms in parentheses for easier follow-up research.
- 4. Date and sign. Every page shows its last updated date. When regulation changes, affected guides are reviewed within 30 days.
- 5. Correct in the open. Any reported error is corrected publicly. No silent edits.
Our official sources
Below are the regulators and public services we cite most often. No commercial publication (broker, comparator, sponsored site) is used as a primary source.
Economic transparency
In 2026, the site receives no advertising revenue, no affiliate commission and no paid placement fee. Hosting and editorial work are funded by the publisher.
A future commercial integration with Selectra (an independent energy and telecom intermediary) is under consideration. If it goes live:
- An explicit disclosure will appear on affected pages;
- Guides will remain editorially independent;
- No provider ranking will be introduced;
- DSA and French Consumer Code compliance will be maintained.
Legal compliance and responsibilities
- GDPR: processing activities are detailed in the privacy policy, rights can be exercised at any time.
- CNIL: cookie banner aligned with the September 2020 guidelines.
- LCEN: full legal notice, publisher and host identified.
- French Consumer Code: no misleading commercial practices, partnerships disclosed.
- DSA: advertising signalled, mechanism to report illegal content.
Frequently asked questions
What is checkeverything.fr?▾
checkeverything.fr is a French information and guidance portal for consumers living in France. We publish educational guides on energy, telecommunications, insurance and banking, relying exclusively on official sources (CRE, ADEME, ARCEP, ACPR, Banque de France, service-public.fr). We are not a price comparison website and we do not sell contracts.
Are you a price comparison site or a broker?▾
No. checkeverything.fr does not provide personalized quotes, supplier rankings or paid commercial redirects. Our role is to explain regulation, consumer rights and how contracts work so you can decide with full information. For an actual quote, we refer you to official tools such as the public comparator energie-info.fr operated by the National Energy Ombudsman.
How is the site funded?▾
In 2026, checkeverything.fr operates without advertising, affiliate links or active paid partnerships. The publisher funds hosting and editorial work. A future commercial integration with Selectra (independent energy and telecom intermediary) is under consideration. If it goes live, it will be clearly disclosed on every affected page, in line with French Consumer Code articles L121-15-1 et seq. and Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements.
Who writes the articles?▾
Guides are written by a named editorial team: Sophie Martin (energy and telecom), Thomas Lefevre (insurance), Camille Durand (banking) and Ahmet Yilmaz (Turkish localization). Each author has a dedicated profile listing their expertise. English and Turkish articles are reviewed adaptations, not machine translations.
How do you verify the information published?▾
Every figure, rate or rule is traced back to a primary source (law, decree, regulator deliberation, official dataset). We always cite the issuing public authority and the date. Sensitive guides (regulated tariffs, savings ceilings, usury rates) are re-verified after each rate revision published in the Journal officiel. The last updated date appears at the top of every page.
What if I spot a factual error?▾
Email us at info@checkeverything.fr with the URL and the wording to correct. We publish corrections within 72 business hours for factual errors. If a disagreement persists, you can also contact the relevant French consumer ombudsman whose details are listed in our legal notice.
How do you comply with GDPR and the CNIL?▾
The site uses no non-consented advertising cookies. Audience measurement is anonymized. You can exercise your GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) by emailing our contact address. Our privacy policy lists every processing activity and recipient. No personal data is sold.
Which languages are available?▾
The site is published in French (primary language), English for English-speaking residents in France, and Turkish for the Turkish-speaking diaspora. Language versions are linked via hreflang tags. Content is adapted (not just translated) to fit French legal and administrative context.
Contact us
Editorial question, correction request, media enquiry or topic suggestion?
Email: info@checkeverything.fr
You can also use our contact form or check our legal notice for publisher and host details.
Disclaimer: Information published on checkeverything.fr is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute personalized financial, legal or tax advice, nor a commercial offer. For any important contractual decision, we recommend consulting a qualified professional or the relevant French public service (service-public.fr, Banque de France, ACPR, ARCEP, consumer ombudsman). Rates and rules cited may change; always check the last updated date on each page.