Privacy Policy | Vendis Partners

Introduction

Vendis Partners ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and engage with our advisory services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable US privacy legislation.

By accessing or using our website (vendispartners.com) or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue your use of our website and services.

Vendis Partners operates from Paris, New York, and Miami. Depending on your location, different legal frameworks may apply to the processing of your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

Complete a contact or inquiry form on our website
Submit a job application through our careers portal
Subscribe to our publications, newsletters, or thought leadership content
Engage with us as a client or prospective client
Correspond with us by email, phone, or other means

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as business partners, public databases, and professional networking platforms, where permitted by applicable law. We use this information to supplement our records and improve our ability to serve you.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service delivery: To provide, manage, and improve our advisory services and respond to your inquiries
Client relationship management: To maintain and develop our relationships with clients and prospective clients
Communications: To send you relevant information, publications, and updates about our services, where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest
Recruitment: To process job applications and communicate with candidates
Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Security and fraud prevention: To protect the integrity of our website and services
Analytics and improvement: To analyze website usage and improve the user experience

Our legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the type of information and the context in which it was collected. We rely on contractual necessity, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations as appropriate.

Sharing of Information

Vendis Partners does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

Service providers: With trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and serving you (e.g., IT infrastructure, email delivery, analytics)
Professional advisors: With our legal, accounting, and other professional advisors where necessary
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Business transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections
With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent

All third parties with whom we share data are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and to use it only for the specified purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

The nature of the information and the purposes for which it was collected
Our ongoing business relationship with you or your organization
Legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
The need to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When your personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention procedures.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right of rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right of erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing: The right to request that we limit how we use your information
Right to data portability: The right to receive your information in a structured, commonly used format
Right to object: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@vendispartners.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Security

Vendis Partners implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and we encourage you to take appropriate measures to protect your own data.

International Transfers

As a global firm with offices in France, the United States, and other locations, we may transfer your personal information across international borders. When transferring data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries that do not provide an equivalent level of data protection, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Vendis Partners
Data Protection Officer
1-2 Place des Saisons, 92400 Courbevoie, France
Email: info@vendispartners.com

If you are located in the European Union and believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.