Privacy Policy
At DS Consulting, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection laws.
Last updated: March 2026
1. Data Controller
DS Consulting, registered in France, is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. DS Consulting Paris, France Email: privacy@ds-consulting.com Phone: +33 1 23 45 67 89
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2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide
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Automatically Collected Data
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Cookies and Tracking
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3. Legal Basis for Processing
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4. Purpose of Processing
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- Responding to inquiries and service requests
- Delivering consulting services
- Sending project updates and communications
- Improving our website and services
- Analyzing usage patterns for optimization
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and misuse
- Marketing communications (with consent)
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years |
| Client project data | 5 years after project completion |
| Marketing consent records | Until consent withdrawn |
| Website analytics | 26 months |
| Invoice and billing data | 10 years |
| Communication records | 3 years |
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6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
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7. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: Email: privacy@ds-consulting.com Phone: +33 1 23 45 67 89 We will respond to your request within 30 days.
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8. Cookie Policy
For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy page.
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9. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with the following categories of third parties:
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10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
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11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
- Regular backup and recovery testing
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: DS Consulting Email: privacy@ds-consulting.com Phone: +33 1 23 45 67 89 Address: Paris, France
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14. Data Protection Officer
Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at: Email: dpo@ds-consulting.com
15. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority: CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) 3 Place de Fontenoy TSA 80715 75334 Paris Cedex 07 www.cnil.fr
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