Personal Data Protection Policy

The Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF) places great importance on the protection of your personal data and your privacy. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and applicable local regulations, we are committed to being transparent about how your data is used.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is:
CABEF – Central Africa Business Energy Forum
Email: contact@wearecabef.org
Address: B.P : 4553 DOUALA

2. Data Collected

We may collect the following data through our website:

  • Identification data: full name, job title, company, country, etc.

  • Contact details: email address, phone number.

  • Connection data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed.

This data may be collected through:

  • Event registration forms

  • Newsletter subscription forms

  • Contact forms

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is collected for the following purposes:

  • Managing registrations and participation in CABEF events

  • Sending information, updates, or offers related to the forum and its partners

  • Responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form

  • Improving user experience and navigation on our website

4. Legal Basis

Your data is processed on the basis of:

  • Your consent (forms, newsletter subscription)

  • The performance of a contract (event registration, partnership)

  • CABEF’s legitimate interest in promoting its activities

5. Data Recipients

Your data is intended solely for CABEF teams, its technical service providers, and if needed, event partners (e.g., sponsors or co-organizers), strictly within the context of the event.

6. Data Retention Period

Your data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and no longer than 3 years after your last interaction with us.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access, rectification, and erasure of your personal data

  • Right to restriction of processing and to object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [RGPD contact email]

8. Data Security

CABEF implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

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