Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller & Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by BG Antiquités in the context of:

• visits and use of our website and contact forms;
• requests for estimates, information, or services relating to the purchase of antiques and clearance services;
• any other communication you may have with us by email, phone, or other means.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, BG Antiquités is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3. Legal Basis & Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data only when a lawful basis applies, and solely for specified and legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to your requests (e.g. estimates, information, appointment scheduling), based on your consent and/or the performance of pre-contractual measures.
• Providing and managing our services, including purchasing antiques, organizing clearances, and issuing documents or invoices, based on the performance of a contract.
• Improving our website and services through analysis and statistics, based on our legitimate interest in developing our activity.
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud, based on our legitimate interest in protecting our systems and our clients.
• Complying with our legal obligations, in particular in matters of accounting, taxation, and fight against fraud and money laundering.

4. Data Sharing & Recipients

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:

• Service providers and technical partners (such as hosting providers, communication tools, or contact form services) who help us operate our website and respond to your requests.
• Professional advisers (such as notaries, lawyers, or accountants) when necessary for the management of your file, in particular in the context of successions.
• Competent public authorities, regulatory or law enforcement bodies, if the law requires us to do so or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

When we use third-party service providers, we ensure that appropriate contractual and technical measures are in place to protect your personal data.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable legal obligations and limitation periods. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the data and the context:

• Contact and request-related data are generally kept for the time necessary to process your request, then archived for a limited period.
• Contractual data and invoices are kept for the duration required by accounting and tax regulations.
• Technical and browsing data used for security or statistics may be retained for a shorter period, unless an incident requires a longer retention.

6. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of access – You may obtain confirmation as to whether we process personal data concerning you and, where applicable, receive a copy of such data.
• Right to rectification – You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure – In certain cases, you may request that your data be deleted, for example when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to restriction – You may request that the processing of your data be limited in specific circumstances.
• Right to object – You may object at any time, for reasons relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability – Where applicable, you may receive the data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
• Right to withdraw consent – When processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, please refer to the contact details provided in the “Contact Information” section below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

7. Security of Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We nevertheless strive to maintain a level of protection consistent with legal and industry standards.

8. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, measure audience, and ensure the proper functioning of certain features. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be offered a banner or settings to manage your cookie preferences. You can also configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies; however, this may affect certain features of the website.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

10. Contact Information

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