Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

GCLS Consulting (Geraldine Sauniere) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website https://www.gclsconsulting.com/, contact us, or use our services.

1. Data we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

– Identity data: name, company name, job title.

– Contact data: email address, phone number.

– Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system.

– Usage data: pages visited, time spent, interactions.

– Marketing data: newsletter opt-ins, preferences, event registrations.

2. How we collect data

– Direct interactions (contact form, newsletter sign-up, booking a call).

– Automated technologies (cookies, analytics).

– Third parties (LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, CRM integrations).

3. Purpose of processing

We process data to:

– Respond to inquiries and provide services.

– Send newsletters, insights, and marketing communications (only with consent).

– Improve website performance and user experience.

– Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal basis

– Consent (newsletter, cookies, marketing).

– Contractual necessity (providing services).

– Legitimate interest (analytics, security, fraud prevention).

– Legal obligation (invoicing, record keeping).

5. Data sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

– Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, CRM).

– Legal authorities if required.

All processors comply with GDPR.

6. International transfers

If data is transferred outside the EEA/UK (e.g., US cloud providers), safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

– Contact inquiries: up to 2 years.

– Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.

– Client records: up to 7 years for legal purposes.

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

– Access, correct, or erase your data.

– Restrict or object to processing.

– Withdraw consent at any time.

– Data portability.

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@gclsconsulting.com

9. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

10. Contact

For questions, contact us at:

GCLS Consulting

4 Grand Place, 13510 Eguilles, France

Email: hello@gclsconsulting.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.