Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how DDS – DOME DESIGN STUDIO (“DDS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website domedesign.com (the “Website”), contact us, or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
DDS – DOME DESIGN STUDIO
SAS with a capital of €6,390
Registered in the R.C.S. Draguignan under number 993 292 408
Head office: La Verdière 83560
Email: dds@domedesignstudio.com
Phone: +33 7 68 29 04 39
Website: www.domedesign.com
Director of publication: Aurélien Samie
DDS is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
a. Information you provide voluntarily

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, company name, and position.

• Messages sent via our contact forms or email.

• Information shared during commercial exchanges or newsletter subscriptions.

b. Information collected automatically
When you browse our Website:

• IP address, browser type, and version

• Device information (OS, screen resolution, etc.)

• Pages viewed, date and time of visit

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9 below)

We do not collect or process sensitive data (such as health, political opinions, or biometric data).
4. Purposes of Data Processing
Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Responding to your contact or quotation requests

• Managing our business relationship and client files

• Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only with your consent)

• Improving our Website and user experience

• Ensuring Website security and preventing fraud

• Complying with legal obligations (accounting, archiving, etc.)

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: when you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to our communications.

• Performance of a contract: when processing is necessary for delivering our services.

• Legitimate interest: for business development and Website improvement.

• Legal obligation: when required by applicable laws or authorities.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form and inquiry data: up to 3 years after last contact.

• Client and contract data: up to 10 years for accounting purposes.

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

• Cookies: retention period defined in our cookie banner (maximum 13 months).

7. Data Sharing and Recipients
Your data may be shared with:

• Authorized DDS staff members involved in customer relations and marketing.

• Technical service providers (website hosting, analytics, emailing tools).

• Professional advisors (accountants, legal advisors, etc.) where necessary.

All such partners are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
8. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If any data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection via:

• The European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or

• Transfers to countries recognized as providing adequate data protection.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Ensuring technical functionality of the site

• Analyzing traffic and improving performance (Google Analytics or equivalent)

• Personalizing content and marketing campaigns

You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings or through our cookie banner.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy [link to page].
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of your data.

• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure (“right to be forgotten”): request deletion of your data when legally possible.

• Restriction: limit processing in certain cases.

• Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Objection: oppose processing for legitimate reasons or for marketing purposes.

• Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
dds@domedesignstudio.com
or by post at: DDS – DOME DESIGN STUDIO, [Address]
Please include proof of identity to help us process your request securely.
If you believe your rights have not been respected, you can file a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés):
www.cnil.fr / 3 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or disclosure.
These include:

• Secure hosting on EU servers

• Encryption and password protection

• Restricted access to authorized personnel only

12. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Website may contain links to external websites. DDS is not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of each external site you visit.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
For any question or request regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
DDS – DOME DESIGN STUDIO
Email: dds@domedesignstudio.com
Addres
R.C.S. Draguignan – 993 292 408