OP SEARCH values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
We handle personal data as a data controller, in compliance with applicable regulations, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) No. 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, and the French Data Protection Act No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, as amended (collectively the “Applicable Regulations”).
This privacy policy is meant to inform you about the data processing activities conducted by OP SEARCH, including the types of data processed, the purposes and legal bases of processing, how data is processed, data recipients, measures taken to protect your data, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Data Processing by OP SEARCH
Personal data means any information that allows your identification, either directly or indirectly, as defined in Article 4.1 of the GDPR.
The types of data processed by OP SEARCH depend on the context in which they are collected.
1.1 Personal Data of Website Users
When you visit our website, www.opsearch.com (the “Site”), you may provide identification data (such as your name, email address, and phone number) via the contact form, as well as data related to your navigation on the Site.
OP SEARCH processes this personal data to handle your requests or complaints and to enhance your browsing experience on the Site.
The legal bases for these processes are:
- Your consent for managing requests or complaints (Article 6.1.a GDPR)
- OP SEARCH’s legitimate interest in optimizing your site navigation (Article 6.1.f GDPR)
1.2. Personal Data of Contacts and Clients
OP SEARCH collects personal data of contacts and clients while executing its headhunting
services and contracts with service providers. This data includes identification data (e.g., name,
job title), contact details (e.g., email, phone), and economic/financial data.
Personal data are processed for: :
- Conducting advisory, assistance, and representation tasks
- Managing contractual relationships with APSIM DEVELOPPEMENT
- Sending information about APSIM DEVELOPPEMENT’s activities and news
- Accounting and fulfilling legal obligations (e.g., tax)
Legal bases for these processes are :
- Contract execution with OP SEARCH (Article 6.1.b GDPR)
- Your consent for sending information (Article 6.1.a GDPR)
- Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6.1.c GDPR)
2. Data Recipients
Your personal data is only accessible to OP SEARCH’s internal services (lawyers, employees, sales agents) for the stated purposes.
Data may be shared with external service providers for task execution, subcontractors acting on OP SEARCH’s instructions (e.g., IT providers), and judicial or administrative authorities when necessary.
All individuals with access to your data are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and ensure data security.
OP SEARCH does not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area.
3. Data Retention Period
Personal data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes:
- Data from the contact form: retained during request processing
- Site navigation data: retained for 13 months from collection
- Recruitment data: retained for 3 years from last contact
- Client and contact data: retained during the contractual relationship
Data may be archived beyond these periods for legal or regulatory purposes.
4. Data Protection Measures
OP SEARCH implements physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, intrusion, alteration, or destruction, according to the Applicable Regulations.
Measures include secure servers, data backups, firewalls, SSL encryption, secure login, strict password policies, and VPN-secured remote access.
All personnel with access to your data are authorized and bound by confidentiality obligations. OP SEARCH ensures that all service providers implement equivalent security measures.
5. Your Rights
Under the Applicable Regulations, you have the following rights regarding your data:
5.1 Right to Information
You have the right to clear, transparent, and accessible information on how OP SEARCH processes your data and your rights.
5.2 Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure
You can confirm if your data is processed, access it, and obtain a copy. You can request rectification if data is incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. You can have your data erased, subject to legal exceptions, particularly if data is no longer needed or must be erased by law.
5.3 Right to Restriction
You can request data processing restriction in specific cases, such as data inaccuracy or legal claims. If you oppose processing based on OP SEARCH’s legitimate interest, data processing will be limited during the review period.
5.4 Right to Object
You can object to data processing for legitimate reasons related to your situation. OP SEARCH may refuse if processing is legally required or necessary for legal claims. This right only applies to future processing.
5.5 Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your rights are violated, you can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés).
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or any requests related to your personal data, including any requests to exercise your rights, you can contact OP SEARCH directly at the following email address: assistante@opsearch.com.
OP SEARCH reserves the right to request proof of identity when your request pertains to the exercise of any of the aforementioned rights.
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
OP SEARCH may modify this privacy policy to supplement and/or adapt it to regulatory developments in personal data protection.
In any event, we advise you to regularly review OP SEARCH’s privacy policy to stay informed of any updates or changes.
Last updated on 09/16/2022