Legal - Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our interior designer matching service, including: your name, email address, phone number, project details (surface area, budget, address, timeline), and any messages or communications you send to us through our contact forms. This information allows us to match you with appropriate interior designers from our curated network in Paris and internationally.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: match you with appropriate interior designers based on your project requirements and preferences, communicate with you about your project and the matching process, respond to your inquiries and requests, send you confirmation emails and project updates, improve our services and user experience, and comply with our legal obligations under French and European law.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: interior designers in our network for matching purposes (only designers who match your project criteria will receive your information), service providers who assist in our operations (such as email delivery services and analytics platforms), and legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

All interior designers in our network are bound by confidentiality agreements and must comply with GDPR regulations when handling your personal data.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We maintain industry-standard security practices and continuously update our protocols to protect your data.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and French data protection law, you have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations), object to processing of your information, request restriction of processing, data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@haussparis.com with your request and proof of identity.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve user experience. This involves cookies and similar tracking technologies that collect information about your browsing behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of Google Analytics tracking. For more information about Google Analytics and how to opt-out, visit Google's privacy policy and the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the portfolios and websites of interior designers in our network. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information to them.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: