Who we are
This website (www.fourierinstruments.com) is operated by Fourier Instruments SAS, registered office at 67 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, FRANCE , registered with SIREN 941487993.
Contact: contact@fourierinstruments.com
We are the data controller for personal data collected on this site, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — EU 2016/679).
What data we collect
- Contact form (
/contact.html): name, company (optional), email address, subject, message — when you submit the form. - Newsletter subscription (footer and blog page): email address — when you subscribe and confirm via double opt-in.
- Analytics (all pages): aggregated, anonymous statistics about visits (page URL, referrer, country, device type) — with no cookies and no personal identifiers.
We do not collect any other personal data, and we do not use tracking cookies.
Why we process your data
- Contact form: to respond to your inquiry. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — replying to a request you initiated.
- Newsletter: to send you new blog posts and occasional updates. Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), confirmed via double opt-in. You can withdraw consent at any time via the unsubscribe link in every email.
- Analytics: to understand site usage in aggregate and improve content. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Since no personal identifier is stored, no consent banner is required.
Sub-processors
We rely on the following third-party services to operate this site:
- OVH (France, EU): web hosting. Files are served from EU data centers.
- Brevo (France / Belgium, EU): newsletter management. Your email address is stored and processed in the EU. Brevo Privacy Policy.
- Umami Cloud: privacy-friendly analytics. No cookies, no personal identifiers. Umami Privacy.
How long we keep your data
- Contact form messages: kept in our email inbox for as long as relevant to the conversation, typically up to 3 years after last contact.
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics: aggregated data retained for 12 months by Umami; no individual identifiers stored.
Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletter)
- Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (CNIL in France: www.cnil.fr)
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@fourierinstruments.com. We respond within 30 days.
Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising or profiling. The only cookies that may be set are essential cookies required for the basic functioning of the site (none currently in use).
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For any privacy-related question, write to contact@fourierinstruments.com.