Privacy Policy

Introduction: Our Commitment to Respect and Protect your Privacy at SELARL MAB LAWYERS

At SELARL MAB LAWYERS, we recognize the importance of protecting your private and sensitive information. As a law firm specializing in intricate matters of French, European, and international tax law, customs law, and business law, we manage confidential client data on a daily basis. We are fully dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your data and information in every aspect of our work. Our Privacy Policy, which is presented here, details our practices regarding the collection and handling of your personal information, demonstrating our strong commitment to professional ethics and our legal obligations.

Who We Are

SELARL MAB LAWYERS is a law firm founded and directed by Master Myriam Benarroche, located at 2000 W Morehead St Ste 24, Charlotte NC 28208 United States. We advise and represent our private clients and corporate clients in French-speaking, European, or international tax matters, as well as in customs and business law. Our services include legal advice, tax optimisation strategy, litigation support, representation, and guidance through our Fiscal Knowledge Desk, which provides advice on French tax issues with high prevalence. Our principal, Master Myriam Benarroche is bound by the highest confidentiality standards and professional responsibility, according to American and international law requirements.

Area Covered by this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is applicable to all your personal data that are collected, processed and stored by SELARL MAB LAWYERS in the execution of its business undertaken as a Lawyer. It is applicable to our business relations with our clients, our potential clients, our website visitors, our business partners and for all persons communicating with us by phone, email, teleconsultation or visiting our online site https://mab-avocat-fiscaliste.com/. By using our services or any of our online tools you agree and accept the terms mentioned herein.

Data We Collect

In order to be as personalized as possible in our responses, we may request, collect and process the following data:

• Data to identify a natural person: full name, contact details (postal address, electronic mail address, telephone), nationality and identification.
• Professional and economic data: name of the professional activity performed, occupation, company name, position held, financial data (company accounting, turnover), tax data (tax number, or other relevant data), documentation relating to your matter.
• Data relating to your matter: information, documentation and exchanges with the tax administration (complaints, tax audits, appeals, letters received and sent), contracts, court matters, solicitor’s correspondence.
• Exchange of information: by e-mail, telephone correspondence, teleconsulting, website forms.
• Data concerning the consultation of our site: technical information of equipment used to access our website (IP address and browser type), device and connection (internet service providers), browsing data (access times, pages visited) collected through cookies or other similar technologies. Details on how to disable cookies are set out in a later part.

How We Use Your Data

Your information is exclusively used for the purposes of providing legal services and fulfilling our obligations as your attorneys. Examples of uses include:

• Providing legal consultation, advice and representation in tax, customs and business law cases
• Conducting legal research and case preparation
• Communicating with you regarding your case, setting up consultations and answering questions
• Billing, invoicing and payment process
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and professional obligations
• Enhancing the quality of the services we offer, website functionality and client communications
• Administering the Fiscal Knowledge Desk and answering frequently asked questions
• Protecting our rights as well as the rights of our clients in case of a dispute or litigation

We never use your personal information for the purposes of marketing without obtaining your prior, express consent.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

SELARL MAB LAWYERS collects personal information in compliance with applicable legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our clients in Europe, and applicable U.S. federal and state privacy law. Processing is based on one or more of the following processing activities:

• a contractual obligation: the processing is necessary for the performance of our contract with you;
• a legal obligation: we may need to process information about you in order to comply with a statutory or regulatory obligation;
• legitimate interest: we are permitted to process information in order to pursue our legitimate interests, which include improving our services, ensuring security and defence of legal rights, provided that such interests are not overridden by your interests; or
• consent: we will ask for your explicit consent where it is required to process your information for specific purposes, for instance where we wish to use your personal data to communicate with you on topics outside the scope of this privacy policy.

How We Keep Your Information Secure

We have in place technical and organizational security procedures designed to protect your personal and confidential information. Such procedures include:

• Secure physical storage of paper records on-site in restricted-access offices
• Encrypted electronic storage and back-up systems
• Access controls restricting employee access to such data only to those employees with a required need to access such information
• Confidentiality agreements signed by all employees and collaborators
• Periodic security checks and monitoring to help safeguard the site against unauthorized access or data breach
• Use of secure channels to send correspondence (e.g., encrypted email communication and teleconsultation tools)

We are bound by the legal profession’s obligations of professional secrecy that apply to us, and we regard any breach of confidentiality seriously.

Respecting Professional Privilege and Confidentiality

All communications and information transmitted to SELARL MAB LAWYERS within the framework of the legal representation are covered by the attorney-client communication privilege and the professional secrecy and benefit from the legal protection recognized in U.S. law, French law and international treaties. In this capacity, your declarations, drafts, strategic documents and case materials automatically remain confidential and in no case shared with a third party without your express agreement, except where necessary by law or in order to fulfill our professional obligations.

Retention of Your Data: how long do we keep it

We maintain personal information only as long as appropriate for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting purposes. Client files are generally retained a minimum of five years after completion of representation in accordance with applicable professional and statutory requirements. After completion of that retention period, such information is securely deleted or destroyed unless again there is a legal or regulatory requirement to retain it for a longer period or it is needed for our continued representation in any suits or other claims which have been brought to our attention.

The Disclosure and Sharing of Information

Your personal information is not sold or rented to third parties for commercial purposes. Disclosure only occurs under the following circumstances:

• with your express permission, (for example, when working with co-counsel, expert advisors, or translators of your choice in representing you);
• to the courts, tax authorities, or other governmental bodies to the extent necessary for the performance of the legal services you require;
• to trusted third-party service providers (such as IT service support and secure storage provider partners), who have contractual agreements with us to protect your data; or
• where we believe it is required to do so by law, a court order, or regulatory authorities.

We carefully screen all third parties and require them to maintain the same high quality standards in respect of the protection and confidentiality of your personal information as those we have adopted.

International Transmission of your Information

Due to our knowledge of French, European and international law, your information may be further processed or transferred across borders, including to or from the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do, we take specific measures to ensure an adequate level of protection, such as standard contractual clauses. We respect all applicable cross-border transfer rules and will let you know before using or disclosing your information as part of your case or representation.

Your Rights and Options

Under applicable laws and regulations you have the following rights with regard to your personal information:

• Right to access and receive a copy of your data
• Right to correct/update inaccurate data
• Right to request removal or restriction of the processing under certain circumstances
• Right to object under certain circumstances, including where processing is based on legitimate interest
• Right to withdraw consent at any time under where processing is based on consent
• For EU customers – special rights regarding data portability and lodging complaint with supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail 2000 W Morehead St Ste 24, Charlotte NC 28208.

How to Reach Us Regarding Privacy

However, if an individual has questions, issues, concerns or requests about information we hold on them or about our privacy practices generally, they may contact us at:

• Address: 2000 W Morehead St Ste 24, Charlotte NC 28208
• Tel: (704) 800-6068
• Email: [email protected]

We will act promptly, and will be transparent in our actions both as to questions and other privacy matters or complaints.

Cookies and Website Visitors’ Data Analytics

Our website, https://mab-avocat-fiscaliste.com/, utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your website experience and analyze our website traffic and usage. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device that enable us to remember your preferences and understand how you use our websites.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that certain functionalities of this website may not work properly if you choose to disable cookies. We do not use cookies to provide targeted advertising. Any information we collect is anonymized and used only in aggregate form to make improvements to our website and services. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are available for adults and business. We do not knowingly collect personal information of persons under the age of 16. If you have reason to believe that a child has provided personal information to us without a parent or guardian’s consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate action.

Links and External Service Providers

This website may contain links to third-party websites or external services for information purposes. Please note that the law firms are entirely independent from SELARL MAB LAWYERS and are governed by their own privacy policy. We do not assume responsibility or liability for the practices of third party sites. Please check the data privacy policies of all external services before submitting any personal data.

Breach of Security of CLEA® network

Notwithstanding the unlikely occurrence of a data breach involving personal data, we have invested in strong internal processes to quickly detect, contain and remediate such incidents. Individuals affected will be notified without delay in accordance with applicable laws, and we will work closely with regulatory and law enforcement authorities as appropriate to mitigate any risks. Our top priority is your own interests and to limit any possible damages.

Ultra-professional Secrecy and Code of Ethics

Above all, SELARL MAB LAWYERS faces very strict legal professional secrecy rules and ethical requirements, not only in accordance with ABA rules, but in compliance with equivalent international ethical rules. In every case, the team is assiduously trained in data privacy and professional ethics in compliance with the French Ethical Code of the Barreau de Paris, and your full confidence in our firm is thus fully assured.

Teleconsultation and Remote-Legal Services

Our teleconsultation platform enables clients to work with us via the remote engagement of a secure portal for confidential communications. The privacy and security protocols discussed in this policy apply without exception to our remote engagements. We implement enhanced measures to confirm client identities, and to safeguard any sensitive electronic communications. Whether you work with us on-site or remotely, your information is subject to attorney-client privilege and strict info encryption standards.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

From time to time we review and amend our Privacy Policy to take into account changes of law, technology or business practices. Our current policy is available on our website https://mab-avocat-fiscaliste.com/. We would ask you to read it periodically. If we make any significant changes which affect your rights or the way in which we process your information, then we will inform you directly by email and/or notice on our website.

Responsibility of the Client

• provide current and accurate information pertaining to your case
• notify us as soon as any change occurs in your home or office address, phone number or e-mail
• send sensitive documents or information through secure methods
• avoid sharing personal and confidential correspondence with unauthorized individuals

Together, we can provide the highest level of security for your legal and privacy interests.

Privacy Questions and Answers

We know privacy is a sensitive subject. We have compiled answers to “frequently asked” questions:

• Q1. Can I ask for the information you have about me?
  Yes. Make your request in writing and we will provide you with your information, as required by law.
• Q2. Are our teleconsultations safe?
  We are dealing only with encrypted platforms and verify client identity at the beginning of each session.
• Q3. Will the information be transmitted to authorities outside of Canada?
  Only when necessary for your case, and provided adequate protection is ensured.
• Q4. Will the information given to the Fiscal Knowledge Desk be anonymous?
  Information of general nature will be provided without requiring any personal data. Specific advice might require basic contact information, such as a phone number or an email, in order to ensure quality advice.

If you have more questions, please write to [email protected].

Contact Us: because YOUR Privacy Matters

Respecting your privacy is key to our purpose here at SELARL MAB LAWYERS. Should you have any questions, concerns or should you wish to exercise your rights or obtain further information on our personal data practices and policies, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

• Address: 2000 W Morehead St Ste 24, Charlotte NC 28208
• Phone: (704) 800-6068
• Email: [email protected]

We remain committed to assisting you in making sure your personal information is managed with the respect and professionalism you expect from a major law firm. Your trust is our primary concern.