PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

M Partners (« we, » « our, » or « us ») is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, clients, and candidates. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our recruitment services. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Matthieu Pirouelle – contact@m-partners.io

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Candidates: Name, contact details, CV/resume, professional history, education, skills, references, and any other information you provide during the recruitment process.
Clients: Company name, contact details, job descriptions, and other information necessary for providing recruitment services.
Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see our Cookie Policy).

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide recruitment services, including matching candidates with job opportunities.
To communicate with you about job opportunities, services, or updates.
To improve our website and services.
To comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., when you submit your CV or apply for a job).
The necessity to perform a contract (e.g., providing recruitment services).
Compliance with legal obligations.
Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, marketing, or fraud prevention), provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

Clients (potential employers) for recruitment purposes.
Service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., IT, hosting, or analytics providers).
Authorities or third parties if required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For candidates, this is typically 3 years after your last interaction with us.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@m-partners.io.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at: contact@m-partners.io