Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2026

Do Not Chaï is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act.

1. Data Controller

Data Controller: Carl Agapit — Entrepreneur Individuel, operating under the commercial name Do Not Chaï

Registered address: 34 avenue Gounod, 78360 Montesson, France

Contact: hello@donotchai.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it, primarily through our contact form or email communications. This may include:

  • Your full name

  • Your business or establishment name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone or WhatsApp number (if provided)

  • Any information contained in the messages you send us

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and partnership requests

  • Manage and coordinate our collaborations

  • Send you follow-up communications relevant to the partnership discussion

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (when you submit our contact form)

  • Our legitimate interest in responding to business inquiries

  • The pre-contractual measures taken at your request

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, and up to 3 years after our last contact, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data only with:

  • Our email service provider (Zoho Mail) for communication purposes

  • Our website hosting provider (Framer) for site functionality

  • Public authorities when legally required

All these providers process data in compliance with GDPR standards.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this is the case, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority (CNIL): www.cnil.fr

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@donotchai.com. We will respond within one month.

9. Cookies

Our website may use technical cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use analytics or advertising cookies without your explicit consent. A cookie banner will inform you of any non-essential cookies used.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

hello@donotchai.com