Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2026

French SEO Services ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés), and applicable European data protection legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit frenchseo.services or engage our services.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

French SEO Services
12 Rue de la Paix
75002 Paris, France
Email: fabi@site-media.co.uk
Phone: +33 1 86 76 42 10

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name, and website URL when you submit our contact form or request an audit.
  • Communication data: messages, goals, and project details you share with us during consultations.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral source collected through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Contractual data: billing information and service agreement details if you become a client.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR Article 6:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): for non-essential cookies and marketing communications where applicable.
  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): to respond to inquiries, deliver audits, and fulfil service agreements.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): to improve our website, analyse usage patterns, and protect against fraud, provided these interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements under French law.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

  • Respond to contact form submissions and audit requests
  • Provide SEO consulting and related professional services
  • Send service-related communications and project updates
  • Analyse website performance and improve user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Sharing and Processors

We may share data with trusted third-party processors who assist in operating our business, including:

  • Formspree (contact form processing, United States — Standard Contractual Clauses apply)
  • Website hosting and CDN providers within the European Economic Area
  • Analytics providers (only with your cookie consent)

All processors are bound by data processing agreements ensuring GDPR-compliant handling.

6. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months unless a business relationship is established. Client records are kept for the duration of the engagement plus 5 years for legal and accounting purposes. Analytics data is anonymised or deleted according to our cookie policy.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Article 15)
  • Rectify inaccurate data (Article 16)
  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Article 17)
  • Restrict processing (Article 18)
  • Data portability (Article 20)
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21)
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at fabi@site-media.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) at www.cnil.fr.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: fabi@site-media.co.uk