Privacy Policy

François Executive Partners™ (“FEP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable U.S. and international privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, title, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Client Services Data: Information required to provide executive protection or risk management services, such as itineraries, travel information, venue details, or risk assessments.
• Financial Data: Payment information as necessary to process transactions.
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, site usage statistics (non-identifiable).
• Special Categories (only with consent or legal basis): Health or medical information relevant to safety, such as allergies or conditions, when voluntarily provided or required to deliver services.
• Employment/Contractor Data: Information provided by applicants or subcontractors (resumés, certifications, background verifications).

2. How We Collect Data

• Directly from you: Through inquiries, client onboarding, or contractual engagements.
• Automatically: Through limited website analytics or cookies to improve performance.
• From third parties: When relevant, such as trusted partners, subcontractors, or publicly available records.

3. How We Use Information

Personal data is used exclusively for:

1. Responding to inquiries and managing client relationships.
2. Delivering contracted executive protection, transportation, or consulting services.
3. Performing legal, regulatory, and licensing obligations.
4. Improving our services, website, and client experience.
5. Processing applications to work with or for FEP.

We do not sell or trade personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/EU/UK)

Where GDPR applies, our lawful bases for processing include:

• Performance of a contract with you.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legitimate business interests, such as improving services or ensuring safety.
• Your consent, when required (e.g., health data or marketing).

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited personal data with:

• Licensed subcontractors, drivers, or partners strictly as needed to fulfill services.
• Professional advisers (attorneys, insurers, auditors) bound by confidentiality.
• Government or legal authorities, only where legally required.

We do not disclose personal information for commercial gain.

6. International Transfers

FEP operates globally. If personal data is transferred outside your jurisdiction (e.g., from the EU/UK to the U.S.), it will be safeguarded using:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
• Binding Corporate Rules, or
• Transfers to jurisdictions deemed adequate under GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill service obligations or comply with law. Sensitive information is securely archived or deleted when no longer required.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, state Attorney General in the U.S.).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@francoisexecutivepartners.com.

9. Confidentiality and Security

• All FEP staff, subcontractors, and agents operate under strict NDAs.
• Information is protected through access controls, encryption, and secure storage.
• We implement safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

10. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, please contact:

François Executive Partners™
Corporate Headquarters
57 West 57th Street, 3rd & 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
privacy@francoisexecutivepartners.com