BMH AVOCATS attaches particular importance to the respect of privacy and the protection of personal data.
By using the BMH AVOCATS Website accessible at www.bmhavocats.com (hereinafter the “Website”), the User consents to the collection and use of his/her personal data (hereinafter the “Data”) as described in this Privacy Policy.
BMH AVOCATS reserves the right to modify and update this Privacy Policy without notice. Any modification or update will be effective as soon as it is posted on the Website.
BMH AVOCATS recommends that Users regularly check the Website to be aware of any changes or updates of BMH AVOCATS’ Privacy Policy.
1. DATA COLLECTED
BMH AVOCATS collects and processes your Data in accordance with the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978 (Loi informatique et libertés) and European Regulation No. 2016/679 known as the “General Data Protection Regulation”.
Personal Data collected from the Website are processed by the Firm as controller.
Personal Data of the User are collected when browsing the Website, when sending a contact request via the “Contact” section of the Website, when sending an application, or when subscribing to a newsletter.
In particular, BMH AVOCATS may collect the User’s surname, first name, title, address, date of birth, e-mail address, employer, employment, or telephone number according to the requests made by the User with the Website.
BMH AVOCATS informs the User that, depending on the request made, the collection of certain data may be necessary to process the User’s request. In the absence of communication of the necessary Data, BMH AVOCATS may not be able to process the request.
BMH AVOCATS will process the Data on the basis of its legitimate interest in responding to requests made via the Website and providing the requested services and information.
In the legitimate interest of BMH AVOCATS to maintain its relations 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 organises.
The Data may also be processed to ensure the proper functioning and improvement of the Website.
BMH AVOCATS will only keep the Data for as long as is strictly necessary for the purposes of the processing for which they were collected, or for any period imposed by a legal or regulatory obligation.
2. COOKIES
In order to function properly, the Website requires the User to accept the use of cookies.
When you connect to the Website, and continue browsing, you agree that the Website may use cookies to improve its functionality and performance.
A cookie is a text file containing a limited amount of information, which is downloaded to the User’s device when he visits a Website. It thus allows the Website to recognize the User during his next visits to offer him an optimal browsing experience. A cookie does not identify the User. He only records information relating to the navigation of his terminal on the Website.
The provision of this information is essential to take advantage of certain services.
However, it is up to the User to determine in his sole discretion whether or not he wishes to authorize their use. The User acknowledges that he/she is warned that blocking any type of cookie prevents the proper functioning of certain services on the Website.
In addition, the User is informed that most Internet browsers offer the possibility of managing cookies in a personalized way. The help menu included in each browser details the procedure for refusing to store cookies and defines rules for managing them Website by Website.
The User can thus refuse the use of cookies for all Websites, except those that he trusts. Further information on cookie management is available on the Website of the browser used by the User.
In order to adapt the Website to the requests of its Users, BMH AVOCATS uses audience measurement cookies to record the number of visits, the number of pages viewed as well as the activity of Users on the Website and their frequency of return.
To this end, BMH AVOCATS uses Google Analytics. This is a statistical tool developed by Google, which generates a cookie with a unique identifier, whose storage period is limited to 6 months.
More information about Google Analytics cookies can be obtained by the User on Google’s “Protecting Your Data” page at the following address:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
3. EXERCISE OF RIGHTS
In accordance with the Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978 and European Regulation No. 2016/679 known as the “General Data Protection Regulation”, the User has the right to access, rectify and delete, oppose the processing, limit the processing, and the portability of personal data concerning him.
The User may exercise his rights with BMH AVOCATS by e-mail by sending an e-mail to bmh@bmhavocats.com or a letter to the following address:
BMH AVOCATS
29 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
75008 Paris (France)
The User also has the possibility to file a complaint with the CNIL (3 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France) at any time.
4. DATA RECIPIENTS
The Data collected is reserved for the exclusive use of BMH AVOCATS.
BMH AVOCATS guarantees that it will not transmit the Data to third parties, unless required by legal or regulatory provisions, or that BMH AVOCATS has the express authorisation of the User in this respect. Any dissemination or sale of the Data is excluded.
BMH AVOCATS may share the Data collected with its correspondents for communication purposes and for the strict requirements relating to the processing of the User’s file. In this context, Data transfers are governed by a data transfer contract based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
5. SECURITY
BMH AVOCATS takes all necessary precautions, as well as appropriate technical and organisational measures, to preserve the security of the Data and, in particular, to prevent it from being distorted, damaged or accessed by unauthorised third parties.
6. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
The Privacy Policy is subject to French law.
Any dispute will first be submitted to an attempt of amicable resolution or even mediation. In the event of persistent disagreement, the courts within the jurisdiction of the Paris Court of Appeal shall have exclusive jurisdiction, notwithstanding multiple defendants or the joinder of third parties.