Privacy Policy & Data Protection — iCotonou.com
Effective date: 2026-07-22 (Version 1.0)
IN SHORTWe collect the bare minimum: your contact details when you write to us or set up an alert, and anonymized visit statistics. We never sell your data.
At iCotonou.com, we're committed to giving your personal data the highest level of protection, in line with the Digital Code of the Republic of Benin and the guidelines of the APDP (Personal Data Protection Authority).
1. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We only collect personal information you voluntarily provide while using our services:
- Contact Form & Information Requests: First name, last name, email address, phone number (WhatsApp), and the subject of your request.
- Public Listings & Directory Entries: Business contact details submitted for inclusion in the municipal or business directory.
This data is used solely to handle your requests and is never shared or sold to third parties.
2. Cookies & Audience Measurement
The site uses technical cookies and anonymous audience-measurement cookies:
- Navigation Cookies: Essential for the platform to function and to remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode).
- Anonymous Audience Measurement: Statistical analysis of the pages you visit, used to improve the overall usability of the site without identifying you personally.
3. Your Rights to Access, Correct, and Delete Your Data
Under the law, you have the right to access, correct, object to, and delete any personal data we hold about you.
To exercise these rights, simply contact our DPO by email at: contact@icotonou.com.