Last updated: 29 December 2025

Société Bernard SAS (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors, customers, and business partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, company name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided through contact forms, email inquiries, or direct communication.

  • Business Information: Information related to orders, quotations, trade inquiries, and export documentation.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with clients or partners

  • To process business requests, quotations, and orders

  • To manage export documentation and commercial relationships

  • To improve our website, services, and user experience

  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • The necessity to perform a contract or respond to a business request

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share personal data only when necessary and limited to:

  • Logistics and service providers involved in export operations

  • Regulatory authorities when required by law

  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance)

All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:

Société Bernard SAS
Address: Kerbéthune B.P. 20111, 56500 Moréac, France
Email: info@societebernard-fr.com
Website: www.societebernard-fr.com