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Privacy Policy

GACLAY ELECTRIC SERVICES SARL (hereinafter referred to as "GACLAY," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.gaclaysarl.com or use our services.

Last Updated: January 2024

Applicable Law: This Privacy Policy complies with the Democratic Republic of Congo's data protection regulations, including Law No. 013/2002 of October 16, 2002, on Electronic Communications, and other applicable international data protection standards.

By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

Company Information

Company Name: GACLAY ELECTRIC SERVICES SARL (abbreviated to GACLAY)

Legal Form: Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL) registered under Congolese law

Headquarters Address: 296, Lubudi Avenue, Q / Mutoshi, C / Manika-Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

RCCM: CD/KZI/RCCM/18-B-719

National ID: 6-9-N31834A

Tax Number: A1809753X

1 Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
  • Request information about our services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Engage in business transactions with us
  • Apply for employment opportunities
Types of Personal Data Collected
Identification Data
  • Full name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Professional qualifications
Contact Information
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business address
  • Mailing address
Professional Data
  • Company information
  • Business type
  • Project requirements
  • Service interests
Technical Data
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website usage data

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, etc.) unless required by law or with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

2 Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following legitimate business purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis Data Used
Providing requested services and information Contractual necessity Contact information, professional data
Responding to inquiries and customer support Legitimate interest Contact information, communication history
Processing business transactions Contractual necessity Identification data, financial information
Sending marketing communications (with consent) Consent Contact information, preferences
Improving our website and services Legitimate interest Technical data, usage patterns
Complying with legal obligations Legal requirement Identification data, transaction records

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.

3 Sharing Personal Data

We may share your personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, such as:

  • IT service providers
  • Payment processors
  • Marketing agencies
  • Cloud hosting providers
Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

  • Courts or tribunals
  • Government agencies
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Law enforcement
Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes.

4 Security of Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Measures
  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
Organizational Measures
  • Privacy training for employees
  • Data protection policies and procedures
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Regular audits and compliance checks
  • Incident response planning
Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Typical retention periods:

  • Customer data: 7 years after last transaction
  • Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
  • Website analytics: 26 months
  • Legal obligations: As required by law

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal data.

5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookie Management

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our site, and some services and functionalities may not work.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions.

By continuing to use our website without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

6 Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of that data.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain situations.

Right to Restriction

You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact" section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with applicable laws.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws.

7 Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy through:

  • A notice on our website
  • Email notification (for registered users)
  • Other communication channels as appropriate

Continued Use: Your continued use of our website or services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

Contact for Privacy Matters

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer:
GACLAY ELECTRIC SERVICES SARL

Address:
296, Lubudi Avenue, Q / Mutoshi, C / Manika-Kolwezi,
Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Email:
info@gaclaysarl.com

Phone:
+243 999 304 259

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM