Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Data Controller Information
Aperture Guild
8 Rue de la Paix
75002 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 42 68 93 47
Email: [email protected]
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Aperture Guild, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring transparency in all our data handling practices.
We understand that trust is fundamental to our relationship with you. This policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our website or services, you may provide us with personal information, including:
- Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out contact forms or request information
- Communication records when you correspond with us via email, phone, or other channels
- Professional information related to your business needs and marketing challenges when you engage our services
- Feedback, survey responses, and testimonials you choose to share with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:
- Technical data including IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform
- Usage data including information about how you use our website, pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Location data derived from your IP address to understand geographic distribution of our visitors
- Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy, which helps us improve site functionality and user experience
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Analytics providers such as Google Analytics that help us understand website traffic and user behavior
- Advertising networks that provide insights into campaign performance
- Professional networks and business directories when you connect with us through these platforms
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes that help us provide better services to you:
Service Delivery and Communication
To respond to your inquiries, provide requested information about our services, communicate with you about your projects, and deliver the marketing research and consulting services you've engaged us for.
Website Improvement and Analytics
To understand how visitors use our website, identify technical issues, improve site functionality and user experience, and optimize our content to better serve your needs.
Marketing and Business Development
To send you relevant information about our services, industry insights, and updates that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Legal and Security
To comply with legal obligations, protect our legal rights, prevent fraud and abuse, and ensure the security of our systems and data.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications
- Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
- Legal Obligations: When we need to process your data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, provided these interests don't override your fundamental rights and freedoms
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure storage systems with restricted access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
- Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
- Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider the nature of the information, the purposes for which we process it, and applicable legal requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data and information about how we process it
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
Right to Restriction
Request limitation of processing of your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law, typically within 30 days.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns.
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