Personal data protection policy
1. General commitment
As a law firm, Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés is subject to professional secrecy and takes particular care to protect your personal data.
Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés undertakes to implement appropriate measures to ensure the protection, confidentiality and security of personal data, and to process it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2016) and the amended French Data Protection Law of 6 January 1978.
This privacy policy (hereinafter "the Policy") aims to inform users of the Website, clients, partners or any other third parties concerned about how their data is collected, used, stored and secured.
2. Definitions
The terms "Personal Data", "Processing", "Data Controller" and "Data Processor" have the meanings given in Article 4 of the GDPR.
3. Data collected and purposes
- a. Data relating to customers, partners or professional contacts
In the course of its activities, Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés may collect data concerning its customers or partners (identity, contact details, position, contractual information, etc.) in order to:
- perform the agreed services,
- manage the contractual relationship, invoicing and accounting,
- communicate information relating to the activities of Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés (invitations, newsletters, news), unless you object.
- b. Data collected via the website
When browsing the https://www.ms-associes.com/ website, certain data may be collected via forms or cookies (surname, first name, email address, browsing data, etc.). The purpose of this processing is to:
- respond to your contact or information requests,
- send you informative communications, where applicable,
- improve the user experience and measure the website's audience.
4. Legal basis for processing
The data processing carried out is based, depending on the case, on:
- the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures,
- compliance with legal obligations (accounting, tax, etc.),
- the legitimate interests of Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés (commercial management, communication, newsletter, application management),
- your consent (in particular for the use of non-essential cookies or the sending of electronic communications).
5. Retention periods
Personal data is retained for a period proportionate to the purpose of the processing:
- contractual data: duration of the relationship + applicable legal limitation period,
- accounting data: 10 years,
- contact or prospecting data: 3 years from the last contact,
- browsing data: according to the period defined in the cookie policy.
6. Data recipients
Access to data is restricted to:
- authorised personnel at Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés,
- service providers or subcontractors acting on behalf of Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés (hosting, maintenance, management tools), within the framework of a contract that complies with the GDPR,
- competent authorities, in cases provided for by law.
7. Transfers outside the European Union
Unless otherwise stated, the data collected is hosted within the European Union. No transfers outside the EU are carried out without a compliant legal framework (standard clauses, adequacy decisions, etc.).
8. Use of cookies
- a. Definition
Cookies are text files placed on your device when you browse the Website. Their purpose is to collect information about your browsing habits.
- b. Types of cookies used are:
- session cookies: ensure the technical functioning of the Website.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy
- audience cookies: measure traffic to the Website.
- c. Cookie management
You can refuse or manage cookies at any time via the cookie banner displayed when you arrive on the Website, or by configuring your browser settings.
To configure your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
9. Your rights
You have the following rights:
- right of access, rectification, erasure,
- right to object to and restrict processing,
- right to data portability,
- right to determine the fate of your data after your death
- right to withdraw your consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- contact@ms-associes.com
- or by post to: Morvilliers Sentenac & Associés, 18 rue Lafayette 31000 Toulouse, specifying "Personal Data Management Service" and attaching a copy of proof of identity.
In the event of manifestly unfounded or excessive requests, and subject to being able to demonstrate this manifestly unfounded or excessive nature, we reserve the right either to refuse to comply with these requests or to request payment of reasonable fees to cover the administrative cost of this manifestly unfounded or excessive request (e.g. multiple requests).
Similarly, we reserve the right to request additional information to confirm your identity in the event of reasonable doubt about it.
You may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).
10. Updates
This Policy may be amended at any time to comply with legal or technical developments. We invite you to consult it regularly.