Privacy policy
Last Updated: 7 January 2025
Welcome to Sabzeh Partners. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) ("GDPR") and French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
Who We Are
Sabzeh Partners is a consultancy company based in France, specialising in consultancy services. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Sabzeh Partners acts as the Data Controller for the processing of personal data described in this policy. If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Sahar Sabetnia
Email: Info@sabzehpartners.com
Address: Casefabre, 66130, France
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, title, company name, job title.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
Financial Data: Payment details (only when required for invoicing purposes).
Professional Data: Information related to your consultancy needs and project requirements.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other details collected through cookies.
Marketing Preferences: Your consent for receiving newsletters and promotional materials.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data through:
Direct interactions: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us directly.
Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we collect technical data using cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third-party sources: Publicly available sources such as LinkedIn or other professional directories.
Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data for various purposes in compliance with the GDPR. Firstly, we process your data to provide consultancy services, which is necessary for the performance of a contract with you. Secondly, we may process your data to respond to your enquiries or requests, which aligns with our legitimate interests in providing excellent customer service. Additionally, we process your data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, ensuring that we fulfil statutory requirements. Finally, if you have given your consent, we may use your data to send marketing communications, such as newsletters and promotional materials.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. Retention periods include:
Client Data: Retained for the duration of the client relationship and up to 5 years thereafter, unless we are required to keep it longer by regulatory authorities or for other legal reasons.
Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent.
Technical Data: Retained for 12 months unless otherwise required.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
Service Providers: To facilitate business operations (e.g., IT support, email services).
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
Professional Advisors: Accountants, auditors, or legal consultants where necessary.
All third parties with whom we share your data are required to comply with applicable data protection laws and safeguard your data.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and French data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Access: Request access to your personal data.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction: Request to restrict the processing of your personal data.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation.
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sabzehpartners.com. We will respond within one month as required by law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
Encrypted storage and transmission of sensitive data.
Regular audits of our IT systems.
Access controls to limit personnel access to personal data.
International Transfers
As Sabzeh Partners operates within the EU, we do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In cases where international transfers may be necessary, we ensure compliance with GDPR requirements, including the use of standard contractual clauses.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather basic analytics data. Since our website is hosted on Google web pages, any cookies present on our site are those used by Google services to ensure basic functionality and performance. These may include:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website, ensuring basic functions such as navigation.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
How to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your 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 (CNIL):
Website: www.cnil.fr
Phone: +33 (0)1 53 73 22 22
Alternatively, you can contact our DPO at info@sabzehpartners.com for assistance.
Thank you for trusting Sabzeh Partners with your personal data. We remain committed to protecting your privacy.