BMH AVOCATS places particular importance on privacy and the protection of personal data
By using the BMH AVOCATS website accessible at the URL www.bmhavocats.com (hereinafter the “Site” ), the User consents to the collection and use of their personal data (hereinafter the “Data” ) as described in this Privacy Policy.
BMH AVOCATS reserves the right to modify and update this Privacy Policy without prior notice. Any modifications or updates will take effect as soon as they are posted on the Website.
BMH AVOCATS recommends that Users check the Site regularly to stay informed of any changes or updates to the BMH AVOCATS Privacy Policy.
1. DATA COLLECTED
BMH AVOCATS collects and processes your data in accordance with the French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, and European Regulation No. 2016/679, known as the “General Data Protection Regulation.”
Personal Data collected through the Website is processed by the Firm in its capacity as the data controller.
User Data is collected when users browse the Site, when they submit a contact request through the “Contact” section of the Site, when they submit a job application, or when they subscribe to a newsletter.
In particular, BMH AVOCATS may collect the User’s last name, first name, title, address, date of birth, email address, employer, job title, or phone number, depending on the requests the User makes through the Site.
BMH AVOCATS informs the User that, depending on the nature of the request, it may be necessary to collect certain data in order to process the User’s request. If the necessary data is not provided, BMH AVOCATS may not be able to process the request.
BMH AVOCATS will process the Data based on its legitimate interest in responding to requests submitted through the Site and in providing the requested services and information.
In the legitimate interest of BMH AVOCATS in maintaining its relationships with its clients, prospects, and partners, the Data may also be processed by BMH AVOCATS for the purpose of sending newsletters or invitations to events it organizes.
Data may also be processed to ensure the proper functioning and improvement of the Site.
BMH AVOCATS will retain the Data only for as long as is strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for any period required by law or regulation.
2. COOKIES
For the Site to function properly, the User must accept the use of cookies.
When you log in to the Site and continue browsing, you agree to the Site’s use of cookies to improve its functionality and performance.
A cookie is a text file containing a limited amount of information that is downloaded to the User’s device when they visit a website. It allows the Site to recognize the User during subsequent visits in order to provide them with an optimal browsing experience. A cookie does not identify the User. It only records information related to the User’s device’s browsing activity on the Site.
Providing this information is essential to accessing certain services.
However, it is up to the User to determine, at his or her sole discretion, whether or not to allow their use. The User acknowledges that he or she has been informed that blocking any type of cookies prevents certain services on the Site from functioning properly.
In addition, Users are advised that most web browsers allow them to customize their cookie settings. The Help menu in each browser explains how to prevent cookies from being stored and how to set rules for managing them on a per-site basis.
Users can thus opt out of cookies for all websites, except those they trust. More information on managing cookies is available on the website of the browser the User is using.
In order to tailor the Site to its Users’ needs, BMH AVOCATS uses audience measurement cookies to track the number of visits, the number of page views, User activity on the Site, and how often Users return.
To this end, BMH AVOCATS uses Google Analytics. This is a statistics tool developed by Google that generates a cookie with a unique identifier, which is stored for a maximum of 6 months.
Users can find more information about Google Analytics cookies on Google’s “Data Protection” page at the following address:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
3. EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS
In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, and European Regulation No. 2016/679, known as the “General Data Protection Regulation,” the User has the right to access, rectify, and erase personal data concerning him or her, as well as the right to object to the processing of such data, to restrict its processing, and to data portability.
Users may exercise their rights by contacting BMH AVOCATS via email at bmh@bmhavocats.com or by mail at the following address:
BMH AVOCATS
29 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
75008 Paris (France)
Users may also file a complaint with the CNIL (3 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris) at any time.
4. DATA RECIPIENTS
The data collected is intended solely for the use of BMH AVOCATS.
BMH AVOCATS guarantees that it will not disclose the Data to third parties, unless required to do so by law or regulation, or unless BMH AVOCATS has the User’s express authorization to do so. Any disclosure or sale of the Data is prohibited.
BMH AVOCATS may share the collected Data with its correspondents for communication purposes and as strictly necessary for the processing of the User’s case. In this context, data transfers are governed by a data transfer agreement based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
SAFETY
BMH AVOCATS takes all necessary precautions, as well as appropriate technical and organizational measures, to ensure the security of the Data and, in particular, to prevent it from being altered or damaged, or from being accessed by unauthorized third parties.
5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Privacy Policy is governed by French law.
Any dispute shall first be subject to an attempt at amicable resolution or, where appropriate, mediation. In the event of a continuing dispute, the courts within the jurisdiction of the Paris Court of Appeals shall have exclusive jurisdiction, notwithstanding multiple defendants or third-party claims.