Legal Notice

1. Website Publisher Identification

This website is published and managed by Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U., a sole proprietorship limited liability company (SARLU) under Gabonese law, specializing in the design, development and operation of sovereign, interconnected digital platforms adapted to local realities.

• Company name: Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U.
• Legal form: Sole proprietorship limited liability company (SARLU)
• Registered office: 160, Rue Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké, Bd Triomphal, B.P. 5817, Libreville, Gabon
• RCCM: GA-LBV-01-2025-B13-00283
• Tax ID (NIF): 2025 0101 2703 H
• File No.: ANPI454181349221
• Share capital: 500,000 FCFA
• Legal representative: Jean Bruce Raissa Ekoga, Founder and Manager
• Phone: +241 05 58 37 00
• Email address: contact@gabonconnect.com
• Website: https://gabonconnect.com

The website aims to present the activities, solutions and projects developed by Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U., in compliance with the Gabonese legal framework and international standards applicable to digital governance, confidentiality and data security.

2. Website Hosting

The website gabonconnect.com is hosted by:

• Hostinger International Limited
• Private limited company incorporated in Cyprus
• Registered office: 61 Lordou Vironos str., 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus
• Website: https://www.hostinger.com

Gabon Connect rents virtual private servers (VPS) from Hostinger, located in data centres in Frankfurt (Germany) and Paris (France).

These servers are in the European Union. Their operation takes the following texts and practices into account:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Directives of the National Digital Agency (ANINF) in Gabon
• International best practices in cybersecurity and digital sovereignty

The website's data is therefore hosted outside Gabonese territory, in the European Union.

Hosting is governed by Hostinger's terms of service.

3. Intellectual Property

All elements appearing on the website gabonconnect.com, including texts, graphics, images, videos, logos, icons, sounds, source codes, databases, documents, plans, diagrams, as well as the general structure of the site, constitute works protected by current legislation on intellectual property and copyright, both in Gabon and internationally.

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. is the exclusive holder of all intellectual property rights relating to its brands, products, digital platforms, concepts, interfaces, content, designs, software, technical architectures and databases. These elements may not be used, copied, reproduced, represented, distributed, modified, translated, or adapted without prior written authorization from the company.

Any unauthorized use, partial or total, of the site content, for any purpose whatsoever, constitutes a violation of intellectual property rights and may give rise to civil and criminal proceedings, in accordance with:

• the Intellectual Property Code in force in the Gabonese Republic
• the community provisions of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) derived from the Bangui Treaty
• and, where applicable, international conventions relating to the protection of digital creations and innovations

The trademarks, trade names and logos of Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. are registered and protected. Their unauthorized use, in any capacity whatsoever, is strictly prohibited.

4. Website Usage

Access to the website gabonconnect.com is free, open and available to any user with Internet access.

Use of the website implies full and complete acceptance of these legal notices as well as compliance with the laws in force in the Gabonese Republic and internationally.

The user agrees to:

• use the website exclusively for legal, personal or professional purposes, in accordance with its intended purpose
• not alter, disrupt or compromise the proper functioning of the website, nor attempt to access its systems, databases, protected areas or third-party accounts without authorization
• not introduce viruses, malicious code or any other device likely to damage the website, its services or the data it contains
• refrain from any fraudulent, abusive, defamatory, illegal or public order-contrary use
• not harm the image, reputation, security, or economic interests of Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U., its partners or its users

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. reserves the right, without notice, to restrict, suspend or temporarily or permanently interrupt access to the website for technical, maintenance, update, security reasons, or in cases of force majeure.

In case of non-compliance with these rules, the company also reserves the right to take any legal action necessary to protect its rights and interests.

5. Liability

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. makes every effort to ensure the reliability, accuracy and updating of information published on the website gabonconnect.com, as well as the continuity and security of its access.

However, the company cannot guarantee the total absence of errors, omissions, technical failures or momentary service interruptions.

Consequently, Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. cannot be held liable, directly or indirectly:

• for inaccuracies, typographical errors or possible omissions in the published content
• for temporary or permanent unavailability of the website resulting from maintenance operations, updates, technical problems, Internet network incidents or force majeure
• for any material or immaterial damage suffered by the user as a result of consulting, using or being unable to use the website or its associated services
• for any damage resulting from a malicious act, unauthorized access or intrusion into the website's computer systems

The user acknowledges that they access the website and use the information therein at their own risk. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the compatibility of their computer equipment and to take all necessary measures to protect their data and software against any contamination by viruses or intrusion attempts.

In case of observed breach, Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. reserves the right to temporarily or permanently interrupt access to the website and, if necessary, to take appropriate legal action to preserve its rights and the integrity of its systems.

6. Hyperlinks

The website gabonconnect.com may contain hyperlinks leading to other websites or external resources operated by third parties. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users and for informational purposes.

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. has no control over the content, operation, availability, security, or privacy practices of these external websites. Consequently, the company cannot be held liable for any damage, loss or prejudice, direct or indirect, resulting from access to or use of these third-party resources.

The insertion of hyperlinks pointing to the website gabonconnect.com from another website or digital medium is strictly regulated.

Any creation of a link to this website must be subject to written, express and prior authorization from Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. This authorization may be withdrawn at any time, without justification or notice, particularly if the link is likely to harm the image, reputation or interests of the company.

No link may be established from a website containing illegal, defamatory content, inciting hatred, contrary to public order or infringing on the fundamental rights of individuals.

7. Personal Data and Privacy

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. attaches essential importance to the protection of personal data and is committed to ensuring a high level of transparency, security and compliance in their processing.

Data Collection and Processing Purposes

Personal data that may be collected on the website gabonconnect.com includes: last name, first name, email address, phone number, IP address, connection data and any information voluntarily provided by the user through contact, registration or application forms.

This data is collected for the purpose of:

• enabling navigation and access to the services offered by the website
• processing information or contact requests
• managing client, partner and candidate relationships
• ensuring the security, maintenance and improvement of services
• performing anonymized statistical analyses to optimize the user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of this data is based on:

• the explicit consent of the user for forms and newsletters
• the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures for service users
• compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• or the legitimate interest of Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. in managing its digital activities

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to achieve the stated purposes, and for a maximum of five (5) years after the last interaction, unless otherwise required by law.

Data Sharing and Transfer

Data is neither sold nor transferred to third parties.

It may be transmitted only to technical partners or service providers involved in the provision of services, duly bound by contract to respect confidentiality and obligations arising from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Gabonese law No. 001/2011, and the directives of the CNPD (National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data).

The data is hosted in the European Union (Germany and France), with our host Hostinger.

Data Security

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. implements appropriate technical and organizational measures (SSL/TLS encryption, enhanced authentication, access control, secure backups, regular audits) to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal data.

User Rights

In accordance with current regulations, every user has the following rights:

• right of access, rectification and updating of their data
• right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• right to restriction of processing
• right to object and data portability

These rights may be exercised free of charge by writing to: contact@gabonconnect.com

Supervisory Authority

In case of complaint, the user may contact the National Commission for the Protection of Data (CNPD) in Gabon, or, where applicable, any competent authority within the European Union.

8. Data Security and Integrity

Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. implements a strict policy of information security and digital data protection, in accordance with the requirements of the National Digital Agency (ANINF), the National Commission for the Protection of Data (CNPD), as well as international standards ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR (EU 2016/679).

Technical and Organizational Measures

The company applies advanced security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of hosted data:

• encryption of communications via SSL/TLS protocol
• multi-factor authentication and hierarchical access control
• network segmentation and application firewalls
• automatic backups, redundancy and secure geographic replication
• continuous monitoring, intrusion detection and regular vulnerability audits
• access traceability and controlled retention of security logs

These measures are regularly evaluated and strengthened to anticipate the evolution of technological risks and cyber threats.

Incident Management and Business Continuity

In case of a security incident or confirmed personal data breach:

• an internal alert protocol is immediately triggered
• competent authorities (ANINF, CNPD) are notified within legal deadlines
• affected individuals are informed when the breach is likely to pose a risk to their rights or freedoms
• corrective measures are implemented without delay to restore the security and availability of services

Compliance Commitment

All employees, partners and service providers of Gabon Connect S.A.R.L.U. are subject to contractual confidentiality clauses and a strict obligation of compliance in terms of security and data protection.

Any subcontracting or data transfer is governed by a written agreement in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and Law No. 001/2011 on the protection of personal data in Gabon.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These legal notices, as well as all terms of use of the website gabonconnect.com, are governed by Gabonese law, in particular the provisions of the Civil Code, Law No. 001/2011 on the protection of personal data and the OHADA community texts applicable to commercial companies.

They are also interpreted in light of internationally recognized standards in digital governance, cybersecurity and privacy protection, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU 2016/679) and the best practices of ISO/IEC 27001.

In case of dispute or litigation regarding the interpretation, execution or validity of these provisions:

• the parties shall endeavor to seek an amicable resolution, favoring dialogue and mediation
• failing amicable agreement within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Libreville (Gabonese Republic), unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provision.

This jurisdiction clause applies to any dispute relating to the use of the website, the validity of its content or the compliance of its data processing.

By using this website, the user acknowledges having read these legal notices and agrees to comply with them fully.