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Politique de confidentialit\u00e9 KAERUS et mentions l\u00e9gales<\/h2>\n

Cette politique de confidentialit\u00e9 KAERUS pr\u00e9sente les r\u00e8gles de protection des donn\u00e9es personnelles.<\/p>\n \"politique\n<\/div>\n\n

Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

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This Privacy Policy explains clearly and transparently how KAERUS processes personal data collected when you visit the www.kaerus.fr<\/a> website and, more generally, through its professional interactions. <\/p>\n\n

KAERUS is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the amended French Data Protection Act.<\/p>\n\n

By accessing the website or providing us with information, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n

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1. Identity of the Data Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Personal data collected through the www.kaerus.fr<\/a> website is processed by KAERUS, an independent chartered accountancy firm located at:10 Rue Georges Lardennois75019 ParisFranceThe firm is represented by its director, Rabah Lamraoui. <\/p>\n\n

For any question relating to data protection or the exercise of your rights, you may contact us at:contact@kaerus.fr<\/p>\n\n

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2. Categories of Data Collected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

When you use the website or interact with us, we may collect different categories of personal data.<\/p>\n\n

This may include identification information such as your first name, last name, job title, company, professional email address or telephone number.When you complete a contact form or request an appointment, we collect the information required to process your request, including your message and any information relevant to contacting you. <\/p>\n\n

Navigation data may also be collected, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, date and time of access and technical information relating to cookies or trackers stored on your device.<\/p>\n\n

As part of a client relationship, additional data may be processed, including accounting, tax, payroll, employment or legal information strictly necessary for the performance of the engagements entrusted to the firm.<\/p>\n\n

KAERUS does not collect special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 of the GDPR, except where permitted by law or on the basis of explicit consent where required for a specific engagement.<\/p>\n\n

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3. Purposes of Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Personal data is processed only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes, in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the GDPR.<\/p>\n\n

Personal data is used to respond to enquiries received through the website or by email, to organise and prepare meetings, to establish and manage commercial or professional relationships, to perform accounting, advisory or support services entrusted to the firm, to manage billing and accounting related to those engagements, and to comply with the legal and regulatory obligations applicable to the profession.<\/p>\n\n

Browsing data and technical information are used to improve the quality of the website, measure website traffic, ensure secure access and optimise the user journey, in accordance with the rules applicable to cookies and tracking technologies.<\/p>\n\n

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4. Legal Bases for Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The processing activities carried out by KAERUS rely on several legal bases in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016\/679.<\/p>\n\n

Certain processing activities are necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract or for the performance of a contract. This applies, for example, when we respond to a request for information, prepare an engagement proposal or perform a contract entered into with a client. <\/p>\n\n

Other processing activities are required to comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to the chartered accountancy profession, particularly in accounting, tax, payroll and employment matters, and in relation to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations.<\/p>\n\n

Certain processing activities are based on KAERUS\u2019 legitimate interests, including website security, prevention of misuse, administrative management and improvement of the services offered, subject to the rights and freedoms of the individuals concerned.<\/p>\n\n

Finally, certain processing activities, particularly those involving non-essential cookies and audience measurement tools, are based on the user\u2019s prior consent. Such processing is carried out only after consent has been obtained, and that consent may be withdrawn at any time, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. <\/p>\n\n

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5. Data Retention Periods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Personal data is retained only for as long as strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with the applicable limitation periods, pursuant to Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR.<\/p>\n\n

Marketing and contact data is retained for a maximum of three years from the last interaction, unless the individual objects or requests deletion.<\/p>\n\n

Data relating to the performance of engagements, invoicing and accounting or tax obligations is retained for the duration of the contractual relationship and subsequently archived, generally for a period of between five and ten years, in accordance with applicable legal obligations and the rules governing the chartered accountancy profession.<\/p>\n\n

Technical navigation data, including data generated by audience measurement tools, is retained for limited periods in accordance with applicable regulations and for no longer than 13 months, in line with CNIL recommendations.<\/p>\n\n

After these periods, data is deleted, anonymised or archived where further retention is legally justified.<\/p>\n\n

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6. Hosting and Data Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The www.kaerus.fr<\/a> website is hosted by Kinsta on infrastructure located in Europe, in a data centre in Belgium.The hosting provider provides a secure environment that complies with European data protection requirements.<\/p>\n\n

KAERUS nevertheless remains solely responsible for the processing of data collected through the website and for decisions relating to its use. <\/p>\n\n

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7. Security and Confidentiality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

KAERUS implements technical and organisational security measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.<\/p>\n\n

These measures include restricting access to authorised members of the firm, access protection systems, regular backups, audit trails and, where appropriate, encryption of communications.<\/p>\n\n

In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, KAERUS will comply with the notification obligations set out in Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR.<\/p>\n\n

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8. Recipients of Personal Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Personal data is disclosed only to authorised recipients.<\/p>\n\n

These may include KAERUS\u2019s internal teams involved in engagements and file management, technical service providers whose involvement is strictly necessary for the operation of the website or the management of information systems, as well as external advisers where required, such as legal or IT advisers.<\/p>\n\n

Where required by law, certain public bodies, supervisory authorities or judicial authorities may also receive certain information.<\/p>\n\n

Service providers acting on behalf of KAERUS are bound by confidentiality obligations and may act only on the firm\u2019s instructions. No personal data is sold to third parties. <\/p>\n\n

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9. Transfers Outside the European Union<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

KAERUS does not currently carry out systematic transfers of personal data to countries outside the European Union.<\/p>\n\n

Where a transfer may be required in connection with a particular tool or service provider, KAERUS will ensure that it is based on an adequate level of protection or on appropriate safeguards within the meaning of the GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or another mechanism recognised by the European Commission.Data subjects will be informed of such transfers where applicable. <\/p>\n\n

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10. Your Rights in Relation to Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In accordance with Articles 15 to 21 of the GDPR, data subjects have a number of rights in relation to their personal data.<\/p>\n\n

You may request access to your personal data, the rectification of inaccurate information, the updating of outdated information, or the deletion of certain data where permitted. You may also request the restriction of processing or exercise your right to object, particularly where processing is based on the firm\u2019s legitimate interests or relates to direct marketing activities. <\/p>\n\n

Where provided for by applicable law, you may also exercise your right to data portability, meaning that you may obtain the personal data you have provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format in order to transmit it to another data controller.<\/p>\n\n

To exercise your rights, simply send a request, together with proof of identity, to the following address: contact@kaerus.fr. KAERUS will endeavour to respond within the time limits prescribed by applicable regulations (Article 12 of the GDPR). <\/p>\n\n

If the matter remains unresolved, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority, the Commission Nationale de l\u2019Informatique et des Libert\u00e9s (CNIL).<\/p>\n\n

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11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

When you visit the website, cookies and other tracking technologies may be stored on your device in accordance with Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act and Regulation (EU) 2016\/679.<\/p>\n\n

Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They are used, in particular, for session management, security and the storage of user preferences.Other cookies, including analytics and audience measurement cookies, may be used to better understand website traffic and improve the content provided. <\/p>\n\n

Non-essential cookies are subject to your prior consent. They are activated only after you have accepted them through the cookie management banner displayed during your first visit. <\/p>\n\n

You may accept, refuse or configure cookies at any time and subsequently modify your preferences through the cookie banner or the tools made available to you.<\/p>\n\n

Data collected through audience measurement cookies is retained for no longer than 13 months, in accordance with CNIL recommendations.<\/p>\n\n

Further details regarding the cookies used, their purposes, retention periods and settings are available in the dedicated Cookie Policy.<\/p>\n\n

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12. External Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The website may contain links to third-party websites.These websites have their own privacy policies, over which KAERUS has no control. <\/p>\n\n

KAERUS cannot be held responsible for the data protection practices of third-party websites.Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies applicable to each external website they visit. <\/p>\n\n

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13. Updates to this Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

This Privacy Policy may be amended to reflect legal, regulatory or technical developments, as well as changes in the organisation or services of KAERUS.<\/p>\n\n

The applicable version is the version published on the website at the time of access.Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly. <\/p>\n\n

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\n Les mentions l\u00e9gales du site 2\/4 pr\u00e9cisent la politique de confidentialit\u00e9 KAERUS\net la mani\u00e8re dont les donn\u00e9es personnelles sont prot\u00e9g\u00e9es.\n <\/p>\n

\n Cette page de mentions l\u00e9gales du site 2\/4 d\u00e9crit les engagements de KAERUS en\nmati\u00e8re de confidentialit\u00e9, de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et de conformit\u00e9 au RGPD.\n <\/p>\n

\n En consultant les mentions l\u00e9gales du site 2\/4, l\u2019utilisateur acc\u00e8de \u00e0 la\npolitique de confidentialit\u00e9 KAERUS et aux r\u00e8gles applicables au traitement des\ndonn\u00e9es.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\"Mentions\n\n

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