Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 11/02/2026
Humbert I Stasse, a law firm with individual professional liability (Association d’Avocats à Responsabilité Professionnelle Individuelle), whose registered office is located at 32 avenue de l’Opéra, 75002 Paris, undertakes to implement all necessary measures to ensure that data is processed in accordance with applicable regulations, in particular European Regulation 2016/679 on the protection of personal data (the “GDPR”) and the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978.
By using the website www.humbert-stasse.com (the “Website”), you agree to this privacy policy (the “Policy”). The purpose of this Policy is to explain the terms and conditions governing the processing of your data in connection with your use of the Website.
The Company reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. If any changes are made, we undertake to publish the new version on the Website, stating the date of the most recent update. It is therefore your responsibility to check the Website regularly in order to stay informed of any changes.
The data controller
Your data is collected by the Company, which is responsible for processing it in accordance with the GDPR. Up-to-date contact details and tools can be found at the bottom of this page.
Processed data
Personal data is any data relating to a natural person who is identified or identifiable, whether directly or indirectly. The Company may process certain personal data in connection with the operation of the Website. In this regard, the Company undertakes to process only data that is strictly necessary for the intended purposes, in particular for recruitment and communicating with users.
Data we collect from you
To benefit from certain services offered on the Website, you may be asked to register, which involves providing certain personal data:
When you fill in the contact form to send us a request, we ask you to provide information about your identity (first name and surname), contact details (e-mail address and telephone number), and to specify the subject and content of your message.
The collection of this information is necessary for the Company to process your requests in the best conditions and within the shortest possible time.
Data we collect automatically
When you browse the Website, the Company may collect, in accordance with applicable law and with your prior consent where required, data relating to your browsing and the devices or networks from which you access the Website, such as: your IP address, your browsing history on the Website, the content you view, your preferred language, the browser type and version used, etc.
This data is collected solely for the purpose of facilitating navigation on the Website and optimising its functionality.
Use of cookies
Among the technologies used to operate the Website efficiently and appropriately and to carry out the aforementioned automatic collection, the Company uses cookies, which are encrypted data files downloaded to your device when you access the Website. They are a means of recognising you and remembering your preferences. In order to offer services tailored to your device (computer, mobile or tablet), the purposes of the cookies used by the Company are to:
- collect information relating to your browsing,
- analyse traffic and use of the Website.
The use of this technique enables the Company to process statistics and traffic information, always with the aim of improving the service for your convenience.
Types of cookies used
The Website uses:
- session cookies, which record technical information when navigating from one page to another and disappear as soon as you leave the Website;
- functionality cookies, which enable us to recognise you when you return to the Website and adapt it accordingly. These are permanent cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted using your browser’s features.
Cookie consent and deletion
In accordance with current legislation, as a user, you have several options for deleting cookies. Although most browsers are set to accept cookies by default, you can always choose to disable one or more cookies, refuse to accept them, or withdraw your consent. You can choose to accept or reject cookies on an individual basis or reject them generally and systematically.
You can also manage the cookies used on the Website by configuring the browsers on your various devices (tablets, smartphones, computers). Information on how to configure each browser can be found in its help menu. Generally, you need to go to the “Settings” tab, then to the “Options” or “Preferences” menu:
- In Firefox: at the top of the browser window, click on the Firefox button, then go to the “Options” tab. Click on the “Privacy” tab. Set the retention rules to “use custom settings for history”. Finally, uncheck it to disable cookies.
- In Safari: Click on the menu icon (represented by a cogwheel) in the top right-hand corner of the browser. Select “Settings”. Click on “Show advanced settings”. In the “Privacy” section, click on “Content settings”. In the “Cookies” section, you can choose to block cookies.
- In Chrome: Click on the menu icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top right-hand corner of the browser. Select “Settings”. Click on “Show advanced settings”. In the “Privacy” section, click on “Preferences”. In the “Privacy” tab, you can choose to block cookies.
When you reject a cookie by changing the settings as described above, a cookie is installed and stored on your browser to identify you as someone who has rejected the installation of cookies. If you delete this cookie from your browser or reconnect from a different web browser or another computer, you will need to repeat the same procedure to reject cookies.
However, we wish to inform you that, depending on the settings you choose, the conditions of access to the Website and its features may be altered, for which the Company cannot be held responsible.
Unless you decide to disable cookies, continuing to browse the Website constitutes consent to the use of cookies.
Data retention
The Company retains your personal data only for the period necessary for the purposes for which it is collected and processed, in accordance with applicable legislation. After this period, we archive the personal data required to exercise a right and prove that right, for the duration of the applicable limitation periods or in accordance with the legal obligations to which we are subject.
With regard to the information stored in cookies, as described above, it is retained for a maximum period of thirteen (13) months in accordance with current legislation.
With regard to applications submitted via the Website, the Company shall retain the files (CVs and cover letters) for a maximum period of two (2) years for future recruitment purposes, unless the candidate expressly requests that their file be destroyed.
Data security
The Company undertakes to implement organisational, technical and software measures to ensure the physical and IT security of your personal data against any breach: unauthorised access, loss, disclosure, alteration, etc.
Data communication
The data collected and processed by the Company through the Website is shared with our administrative team, who are bound to maintain strict confidentiality. The data may also be transmitted, to the extent necessary, to our identified service providers (particularly IT service providers) for the purposes set out above.
Under no circumstances will the Company transfer, sell or rent the data collected to third parties, whether for a fee or free of charge.
Furthermore, where applicable, this data will be shared with the competent authorities or courts, in particular to meet our legal and regulatory obligations. In this case, we will take all necessary measures to notify you in advance, unless prohibited by regulations. In any event, any communication of data is subject to the ethical obligations applicable to lawyers and their organisations, particularly with regard to professional secrecy.
Other conditions
| Right to withdraw consent | Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent. However, this withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing previously carried out with your consent. (Art. 7, GDPR) |
| Right of access | You may request to view the personal information relating to you that the Company holds and processes, and request to receive an electronic copy of it, at any time. (Art. 15, GDPR) |
| Right to rectification | You may correct or complete inaccurate data concerning you (e.g. incorrect name or email address) taking into account the purpose of the processing. (Art. 16, GDPR) |
| Right to erasure | You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, subject to certain conditions and exceptions provided for by applicable law (in particular, the Company’s legal obligations). (Art. 17, GDPR) |
| Right to restriction of processing | If you dispute the data we process relating to you, you may request that we restrict the processing of that data, and the Company will review your request as soon as possible. During this time, you may also request that we block the use of your data. Conversely, you also have the right to request this restriction of processing in the event that the Company wishes to erase your data, allowing you to retain the data, for the purpose of exercising a right, for example. (Art. 18, GDPR) |
| Right to portability | You have the right to request that the data you have provided to us be retrieved in a structured and readable format, for personal use or for transferring to a third party. (Art. 20, GDPR) |
| Right to object | You have the right to object to the processing of your data for a specific purpose, for reasons relating to your particular circumstances. (Art. 21, GDPR) |
| Right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) | Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL if you consider that the processing of your personal data constitutes a breach of the applicable regulations (Art. 77, GDPR). |
Your rights as a data subject
In accordance with the legal provisions in force, in particular the GDPR, you have rights that you may exercise at any time as a data subject
affected by the processing of your data.
You may exercise all of these rights by contacting us:
- By post: 32 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75002, Paris
- By e-mail: see the form at the bottom of this page
Applicable law and jurisdiction
The Policy is governed by French law, and any dispute relating to it shall fall under the exclusive responsibility of the competent courts under the jurisdiction of the Paris Court of Appeal.
