DSTIL is committed to protecting the privacy and data of Business Owners using our platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how DSTIL collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares personal and business information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all Business Owners and users who engage with DSTIL, including by registering, listing a business, uploading documents, or interacting with our tools and features.
2. What Data We Collect
A. Personal Data
- Full name, contact details, professional role
- Credentials used for secure login
B. Business Data
- Legal entity information
- Financial and operational records (e.g., revenue, EBITDA)
- Deal preferences and sale-related objectives
C. Document-Based Data
- Documents uploaded by the Business Owner (PDF, Excel, image)
- Data extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
D. Third-Party and AI-Derived Data
- Enrichment from public sources (e.g., EDGAR)
- Data identified or suggested by our AI assistant, EDGAR, which helps assess Deal Readiness and prompts for missing information
E. Behavioral and Technical Data
- Browser type, IP address, session time, device type
- Navigation patterns within DSTIL, including clicked features, time spent per screen, and usage frequency, to improve the overall platform experience
3. How We Collect Your Data
- Through our Business Owner questionnaire
- From uploaded documents, which are scanned and structured with OCR
- Via EDGAR, which surfaces insights and data gaps
- From your interactions and navigation behavior on the platform
- From third-party sources such as public business registries
4. Why We Collect Your Data
DSTIL uses your data to:
- Create and maintain an accurate business listing
- Assess and display your Deal Readiness Score
- Recommend missing or incomplete inputs via EDGAR
- Match you with potential buyers more effectively
- Personalize your user experience
- Analyze user navigation to optimize usability and interface design
- Provide support and ensure secure platform operation
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
5. Data Anonymization and Confidentiality
Business profiles are anonymized before any buyer interaction. Personally identifiable business data is disclosed only after mutual opt-in between you and a buyer. All data transfers are securely controlled.
6. Data Retention
Your data is retained:
- While your account remains active
- As necessary for legal or operational purposes (e.g., financial audits)
- Until you explicitly request data deletion, unless otherwise required by law
7. Data Protection Measures
We secure your data through:
- AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit
- Document access control with time-based and user-specific restrictions
- Multi-layer authentication and session management
- Secure hosting in GDPR-compliant environments
- Continuous monitoring and periodic penetration testing
8. How We Share Your Data
DSTIL does not sell your data.
We may share it with:
- Verified buyers (only with your consent)
- Trusted third-party service providers under strict contracts
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required
All data sharing respects the purpose limitation and data minimization principles.
9. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your stored data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request data deletion or restrict processing
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability to another provider
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@dstil.com.
10. International Transfers
Data is stored and processed in the EU. If transferred internationally, DSTIL uses standard contractual clauses and ensures equivalent protection.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via the platform or email. Continued use after the update date indicates acceptance.
12. Contact Us
🏢 DSTIL SAS, 12 Rue de l’Innovation, 75003 Paris, France