PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated  : 1er juin 2026

 

Pathé (hereinafter referred to as “We” or “Pathé”) would like to provide you, as a customer, with transparency regarding the processing of your personal data (your “Data”) and your rights under the applicable data protection regulations.

This privacy policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) applies to all services offered by Pathé, on our website www.pathe.com (hereinafter the “Website”).

We may update this Policy by amending this page. Therefore, we encourage you to review it regularly to ensure that you agree with any changes.

 

In a nutshell

Data Collected
When you use the contact form, and if you agree to provide them, we collect your title, first name, last name, email address, message, and optionally an attachment.

Additionally, the ‘Join Us’ section of the Site, which is dedicated to candidates, has its own Privacy Policy that applies to the personal data collected as part of an application.

How We Use Your Data
The collection of your data via the contact form allows us to respond to your questions and the documents you send.

Data Recipients
Your data is intended for the various Pathé departments depending on the nature of your request (Human Resources, Production, Video, Programming, Marketing, Communication).

Data Location and Transfers
We primarily store your data within the European Union.

Managing Your Preferences
You can manage the settings of your cookie consents and other trackers on our website at any time, in the ‘Manage Your Cookies’ section of the site.

Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

By email at: dpo@pathe.fr

By post at: Pathé SAS – DPO, 1 rue Meyerbeer, 75009 Paris, France

 

Who are we ? 

Pathé is a group of companies involved in film production, distribution, and exhibition in France and internationally.

Pathé SAS is responsible for the publishing and management of the website www.pathe.com.

 

Who is data controller ? 

The data controller for your personal data on this website is Pathé SAS, a simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of 25,847,606.25 euros, registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 307 582 866, with its registered office located at 1 rue Meyerbeer, 75009 Paris.

 

What type of data do we collect ? 

When you access the website, we collect the following data:

  • Automatically upon accessing the site: your IP address, technical information regarding your browser and device, as well as browsing data (see the Cookie and Tracker Management Policy).
  • When you use the contact form at https://www.pathe.com/fr/contactez-nous/, and if you agree to provide them: we collect your title, first name, last name, email, message, and optionally an attachment.

 

Why do we process your data/for what purposes ?

We use and process your data for several reasons:

  • To manage your requests via the contact form and forward them to the relevant Pathé departments;
  • To conduct statistical studies, notably to better meet your expectations;
  • To improve the website and enhance your browsing experience.

 

Are you required to provide your data ?

There is no legal obligation for you to provide us with your personal data.

However, we may be unable to deliver the requested service if you do not provide the data marked as mandatory in our collection forms.

You are, of course, free to provide the optional data, which helps us improve the quality of the service we offer.

 

How do we collect your consent ?

Where required by applicable regulations, we only collect, process, and use your data after obtaining your clear, explicit, and unambiguous consent.

We collect your consent in the following situations:

  • Upon accepting web browsing cookies in accordance with the provisions of the Cookie and Tracker Management Policy
  • When using the contact form

 

How long do we keep your data ?

Your data is retained for the time necessary to respond to your requests or for the duration required to manage the services offered on the website. We ensure that the retention period is reasonable in relation to the purpose of the data collection.

 

Cookies and similar technologies

Pathé uses cookies and trackers on the Pathe.com Website. This use involves the processing of personal data. To find out more, please consult the Cookie Policy, available here.

You can also configure your cookies here.

 

Who do we share your data with?

We share your data with:

  • Our internal teams who need access to it.
  • Our subcontractors, whose involvement is strictly limited to the specific service they provide on our behalf. We ensure that our subcontractors provide sufficient guarantees to implement security and confidentiality measures for the data they access as part of their missions, in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Our identified subsidiaries. Pathé SAS or other Pathé entities (such as Pathé Films, Pathé Cinémas Services, Pathé Live, Pathé Home, etc.) are recipients of your data as data controllers depending on the nature of your request or the entity you wish to contact. Each subsidiary has its own Privacy Policy that applies based on the requested service

 

To which countries do we transfer your data?

We primarily store your data within the European Union.
The maintenance of the website is carried out in France.
Some of our service providers may have access to your data through Google Analytics and as part of the maintenance of the infrastructure supporting the hosting of the website. In such cases, a portion of your data may be transferred outside the European Union.

What measures are taken to ensure the security of your data?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security suited to the risks of loss, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.
Access to your data is strictly controlled and limited to Pathé employees, our processors, and external advisors.
In accordance with applicable regulations, we also implement physical and electronic backup procedures for the data collected on the website.

Please Note : we would like to draw your attention to the fact that we do not control the risks associated with the functioning of the Internet, including the occurrence of isolated events that may result in data loss or breaches of the confidentiality of data transmitted online.

We cannot be held liable for any interruption in access to the website due to force majeure or events beyond our control.

In the event of a data security breach, such an incident will be reported to the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) and communicated to you when required by applicable regulations.

 

What are your rights and how can you exercise them?

 

What Are Your Rights?

Depending on your personal situation, you may exercise the following rights:

  • Right of access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. This includes the right to receive a copy of your data and information about how it is processed.
  • Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct your data if it is inaccurate or outdated.
  • Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your data. Please note that your data can only be deleted if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and if we have no other legal basis to retain it.
  • Right to object: If we process your data based on legitimate interest, you may object to this processing if your particular situation justifies it. In some cases, we may refuse your request if we can demonstrate that our legitimate interest overrides yours.
  • Right to restriction of processing: You may request that we restrict the use of your data, particularly when the data is no longer necessary, or if you contest its accuracy, for the time needed to verify it.
  • Right to data portability: We will provide you, or a third party of your choice, with your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This right only applies to data processed automatically, (i) with your consent or (ii) as part of a contract with you.
  • Post-mortem data rights: In accordance with Article 48 of the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés), you have the right to define instructions regarding the fate of your data after your death. These instructions may be general or specific and can be modified or revoked at any time.
    In the absence of such instructions, or unless otherwise stated, your heirs may exercise your rights after your death under the conditions set out in Article 85 of the same law.
  • Withdrawal of consent: If your data is processed based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

 

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you have an online customer account, you can directly exercise your rights of access and rectification. You may also contact us:

  • Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be reached at: dpo@pathe.fr
  • Or by post at: Pathé SAS – DPO, 1 rue Meyerbeer, 75009 Paris – France

To process your request efficiently, please include your first and last name and email address. Also indicate whether you prefer to receive a response by post or email. If not specified, we will respond by email.
Please note that if the information you provide does not allow us to confirm your identity, or if there is reasonable doubt, we may ask you to provide additional information or documents.

We will respond as soon as possible and, in any case, within one month of receiving your request. This period may be extended by two additional months depending on the complexity of the request.

You can manage your cookie and tracker consent settings at any time by clicking the links available at the bottom of our website.

 

Data protection officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted at the following address: dpo@pathe.fr.

 

Submitting a complaint to the CNIL

If you believe that your data has not been processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, you have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority): https://www.cnil.fr/fr/plaintes.