Privacy Policy

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 CategoryRetention Period
Contact form submissions2 years
Client project data5 years after project completion
Marketing consent recordsUntil consent withdrawn
Website analytics26 months
Invoice and billing data10 years
Communication records3 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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contact@ds-consulting.com

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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

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contact@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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