Privacy Policy and GDPR
1. Data Controller
2. Collected Data
- Contact details (last name, first name, city, email).
- Genealogical data and archival documents provided by the client or collected for the mission.
3. Purposes and Legal Basis
- Genealogy missions: Historical and heir research (basis: contract).
- Heritage preservation: Conservation for potential future research (basis: legitimate interest).
- Legal obligations: Billing and accounting.
4. Professional Secrecy
Philippe Chapelin is bound by the strictest professional secrecy. No information will be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except in the case of a judicial summons.
5. Hosting and Data Transfer
The website is hosted by SiteGround Inc. (810 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA 02169, USA). Data protection is guaranteed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).
6. Retention Period
Contact data is kept for 3 years after the last contact. Research files and billing data are kept for up to 10 years after the closure of the mission (legal obligation and service continuity).
7. Your Rights
To exercise your rights of access, rectification, or erasure, please contact: contact@gefrance.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).
8. Cookies
Only cookies strictly necessary for the operation and security of the site are used.
Last updated: April 2026