Privacy and Cookies Policy

1. Consent to Privacy and Cookies Policy

By using this website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy and Cookies Policy. You also acknowledge that you have been informed about our use of cookies and that you can manage your preferences at any time by contacting us at contact@designersdirect.fr

2. Introduction

This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how designersdirect.fr collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit designersdirect.fr, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws and regulations.

3. Data Controller

The data controller is:
 Joselia SAS - trading as “Designers Direct”, incorporated under the laws of France and registered under the registration number: 892 034 711 R.C.S. PARIS

4. Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

Contact information (e.g., name, email address and telephone number) if you fill out a form or subscribe to a newsletter

Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)

Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site) via cookies and analytics tools

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

5. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:

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To respond to contact requests
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To send newsletters or updates (with your consent)

To improve the site’s performance and user experience

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To comply with legal obligations
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6. Legal Basis

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, analytics cookies)

Our legitimate interest (e.g., site analytics)

Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with French/EU regulations)

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data for no longer than necessary:

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Contact form entries: up to 12 months
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Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
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Analytics data: 14–26 months (depending on provider settings)

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Your data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms, analytics tools like Google Analytics) solely for the purposes listed above and under strict confidentiality.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Object to certain processing
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File a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr)

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@designersdirect.fr.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and gather anonymous analytics. You can:

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Accept or refuse cookies when prompted
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Adjust your preferences via your browser settings

View and manage cookies by contacting us at contact@designersdirect.fr

Types of cookies used:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functions

Analytics cookies: Used to measure and improve site performance

Functional cookies: Improve user experience (e.g., remembering preferences)

11. Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend reviewing it regularly.
Last updated: 20th of May, 2025