PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 19/10/2023
Preamble
In order to inform you about our commitment to the protection of personal data, in accordance with Law No. 001/2011 relating to the protection of personal data of 25/09/2011 in the Gabonese Republic, we have developed this Privacy Policy. We recognize the importance of your data privacy and take specific measures to protect it. This policy aims to present to you the commitments we have made and the measures put in place.
Please note that this privacy policy may be subject to modifications based on legal and regulatory developments, as well as recommendations from the National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data. Any updates will be viewable on this same page for your reference.
At IT CORP, we take responsibility for the processing of your personal data. As a trusted partner, we want to assure you that we do everything we can to ensure the protection of your personal information.
Article 1 : Definitions
1.1. Personal data : This term includes any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identification number or to one or more elements specific to their physical, physiological, genetic identity, psychological, cultural, social or economic.
1.2. Processing of personal data : This concept covers all operations carried out on personal data, such as collection, exploitation, recording, organization, conservation, adaptation, modification, extraction, saving, copying, consultation, use, communication by transmission, dissemination or any other form of making available, reconciliation or interconnection, as well as locking, encryption, erasure or the destruction of personal data, including the interconnection of networks.
1.3. Data controller : This term designates any natural, legal, public or private person, as well as any other authorized body or association, who, independently or jointly, takes the decision to collect and process personal data, and in determines the purposes.
1.4. Processor : This concept refers to any natural or legal person, public or private, as well as any other organization or association which processes data on behalf of the data controller.
1.5. Consent of the data subject : This expression refers to any expression of express, unequivocal, free, specific and informed will by which the data subject accepts that his or her personal data are subject to processing, whether manual or electronic.
Article 2 : Data controller
Your personal data is collected and processed by IT CORP as part of your requests or browsing our website.
Article 3 : Collection of personal information
We collect personal information lawfully, fairly and transparently, in accordance with the specific purposes set out in this privacy policy; notably :
Identifying Information : We may collect your name, email address, telephone number and any other information you voluntarily provide to us in the course of working with us or using our services.
Navigation information : We may collect information about your visit to our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited and access times. This information is collected anonymously and does not identify you personally.
Article 4 : Use of personal information
4.1. We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Provide our services in accordance with our contractual agreement.
- Communicate with you and respond to your requests.
- Process payments and manage financial transactions.
- Send you information about our products and services, updates or promotions.
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
4.2. We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes for which it was collected, unless you have given us explicit consent for further use.
Article 5 : Disclosure of personal information
5.1. We only disclose your personal information to third parties in the following cases:
- Where necessary to provide our services in accordance with our contractual agreement.
- When we have obtained your explicit consent.
- To comply with legal, regulatory or legal obligations.
- To third party service providers who process data on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions (processors).
- To protect our rights, property or safety, as well as those of our customers or third parties.
5.2. When we share your personal information with third parties, we ensure that we take appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of your data, including entering into confidentiality agreements and implementing appropriate safeguards.
Article 6 : Security of personal information
6.1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include the use of firewalls, data encryption, access controls and security protocols.
6.2. We regularly train our staff on best practices regarding the protection of personal data and we are committed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality and security.
Article 7 : Duration of retention of personal information
7.1. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7.2. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete it or anonymize it, unless retaining it is necessary to comply with our legal obligations or to resolve disputes.
Article 8 : Protection of your personal data
Technical and organizational security measures are also implemented to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data and in particular, to prevent them from being distorted, damaged, or from unauthorized third parties having access to them.
Article 9 : Your rights regarding the protection of personal data
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right of access : You have the right to request and obtain information about the personal data we process about you.
Right to object : You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, in particular for direct marketing purposes or where your interests override our legitimate interests.
Right of rectification : You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data concerning you.
Right of deletion : You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, in accordance with the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data.
Article 10 : Conservation of personal data
IT CORP retains your personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or for the period otherwise permitted by the applicable legal provisions regarding the protection of personal data. After this period, they will be securely deleted or, in some cases, anonymized.
Article 11: Update
IT CORP reserves the right to modify this policy, revise it or supplement it in order to adapt the rules to the emergence of new practices and/or during the evolution of regulations or even with the aim of reinforce its effectiveness. To this end, you can consult the update directly on our website.
Any future changes to this policy will be posted on this page, along with the date of the update. It is therefore your responsibility to consult this page and any updates when you access this website. You may be asked again to accept this personal data protection policy, even if this is not your first visit.
Article 12: Use of Personal Data for Commercial or Communication Purposes
12.1. Use of Personal Data Resulting from your requests
When you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, request a quote, contact us or take any other similar action, from our website or by another means , IT CORP collects personal information, such as your name, your email address, telephone number, and other information you voluntarily provide to us.
This personal data may be used for commercial and communications purposes, including to send you information about our products, services, special offers, updates or promotions. By carrying out any of these operations, you expressly consent to the use of your personal data for these purposes without any reservation.
12.2. Right of Opposition
We respect your right to object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing or communication purposes. You can exercise this right at any time by contacting us at the address indicated in Article 13 of this privacy policy.
12.3. Changing your Communication Preferences
If you wish to adjust your communication preferences or withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for marketing or communication purposes, we encourage you to contact us using the contact details provided in Section 13 of this policy. We are committed to promptly processing your requests and implementing any necessary changes.
12.4. Information Sharing
The information you share with us through various means will under no circumstances be disclosed to third parties for commercial or communication purposes without your explicit consent, unless this is necessary to provide our services in accordance with our contract or to comply with legal, regulatory or legal obligations.
12.5. Information Security
We put in place adequate technical and organizational security measures to guarantee the protection of your personal data, including that collected via our newsletters and quote requests. These measures include the use of firewalls, data encryption, access controls and the implementation of security protocols.
Article 13: Management of Cookies
13.1. Use of Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They collect information such as your preferences and browsing habits.
13.2. Types of Cookies
We use several types of cookies, including:
Essential Cookies : These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the site and cannot be deactivated. They include session cookies which expire once you close your browser, as well as persistent cookies which remain on your device for a set period of time.
Performance Cookies : These cookies help us collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website, which allows us to improve the usability and performance of the site.
13.3. Consent for Cookies
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies or wish to withdraw your consent, please stop using our site.
13.4. Duration of Retention of Cookie Data
The cookies we use have variable retention periods. Some cookies expire at the end of your browsing session, while others are kept longer for specific purposes.
Article 14 : Additional information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
IT CORP
Computer engineering company – RCCM: 2016B19793 – NIF: 42826 D
PO Box : 1453, LIKOUALA, Libreville - Gabon
Phone : +241 11 72 62 36 / 76 22 21 24
E-mail : [email protected] – Website : www.it-corp.co