Legal & Privacy Notice

Last updated: January 2026

1. Website Publisher

The website The Human Partner is published and operated by:

Publication Director: Olivier Lemaitre

2. Website Hosting

The website is hosted by:

Netlify acts as a technical hosting provider and data processor for contact form submissions.

3. Website Purpose

The Human Partner is a corporate and informational website dedicated to:

• Executive Search
• Leadership Advisory
• Strategic leadership support

The website does not operate as a recruitment platform, does not host candidate databases, and does not provide user accounts.

4. Personal Data Protection

4.1 Data Controller

For all personal data processed via this website, the Data Controller is:

4.2 Personal Data Collected

We collect only the personal data that you voluntarily provide through the contact form:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Message content

No personal data is collected automatically.

4.3 Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for the purpose of:

• Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form
• Managing initial professional exchanges

The legal basis for processing is:

• Legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f GDPR) to respond to contact requests
• Pre-contractual measures when applicable (Article 6.1.b GDPR)

Personal data is never used for commercial prospecting, profiling, or marketing purposes.

4.4 Data Storage and Security

Contact form submissions are processed via Netlify Forms, acting as a data processor on behalf of AOL Holding.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data and to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

4.5 Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to process and follow up on your request.

In the absence of further interaction, data is deleted within a maximum period of 12 months.

4.6 Your Rights

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request rectification or erasure
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing

To exercise your rights, please contact:
contact@thehumanpartner.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, notably the CNIL (France).

5. Cookies

This website does not use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.

Only strictly necessary technical cookies may be used to ensure proper functioning of the website and the secure transmission of forms.

As no tracking cookies are used, no consent banner is required.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including texts, images, logos, and graphic elements, is the exclusive property of The Human Partner / AOL Holding, unless otherwise stated.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, or distribution, in whole or in part, without prior written authorisation is prohibited.

7. Liability

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes.

AOL Holding makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and updating of content but cannot guarantee the absence of errors or omissions. The publisher shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to or use of the website.

8. External Links

The website may contain links to external websites. AOL Holding has no control over these websites and assumes no responsibility for their content or data protection practices.

9. Applicable Law

This Legal & Privacy Notice is governed by French law.

Any dispute relating to the use of this website shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent French courts.