Cookie Policy

1.1. Purpose of the Document

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to clearly and transparently inform users of the website https://gabonconnect.com about:

• the nature and purposes of cookies and trackers used by Gabon Connect SARLU;
• the methods for managing user consent;
• the rights granted to them regarding the protection of personal data.

It supplements the Privacy and Data Protection Policy, of which it constitutes a specific section dealing with digital tracking technologies.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of the online services of Gabon Connect SARLU, regardless of their location of connection (Gabon, CEMAC zone, European Union or other country).

1.2. Commitment to Compliance and Transparency

Gabon Connect SARLU is committed to ensuring responsible, transparent and compliant use of cookies, in accordance with:

• Gabonese Law No. 001/2011 on the protection of personal data;
• the guidelines and decisions of the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) and the National Digital Agency (ANINF);
• the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679), applicable in the case of interactions with users located in the European Union;
• and international information security standards (ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701).

The company applies the principle of prior consent: no non-essential cookie may be placed or activated without the explicit agreement of the user.

1.3. Objective of the Policy

This policy aims to:

• explain in simple terms the role of cookies and similar technologies;
• detail the types of cookies used on the gabonconnect.com website;
• specify their purposes, retention periods and management methods;
• inform the user of their rights and the means to exercise them;
• strengthen digital trust and transparency between Gabon Connect SARLU and its users.

1.4. Scope of Application

This policy applies to:

• the main website https://gabonconnect.com;
• its subdomains and associated platforms (Wiigo, Hello WiFi, JobConnect, etc.);
• as well as any external integration using services or content hosted by Gabon Connect SARLU (API modules, widgets, embedded content, dynamic forms, etc.).

Any browsing on the website or use of its services implies acknowledgment of this policy and the management of cookie preferences via the consent module provided for this purpose.

2.1. General Definition

A cookie is a small text file stored on the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or any other device connected to the Internet) when they visit a website.

This file contains information that allows:

• recognizing the device during subsequent connections;
• recording browsing preferences (language, display, session);
• collecting traffic and performance data;
• facilitating access to certain features of the website or online services.

Cookies do not contain information that directly identifies the user (name, surname, etc.), but they may be associated with personal data when used in conjunction with other identification elements (e.g., user account, email address, session identifier).

2.2. Difference Between First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies placed on the website https://gabonconnect.com may be:

These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the relevant providers, which the user is invited to consult directly.

2.3. Types of Cookies by Lifespan

Cookies can also be distinguished by their validity period:

2.4. Technologies Similar to Cookies

In addition to standard cookies, the website may use other tracking technologies with similar functions:

• Web beacons (or invisible pixels): very small images embedded in web pages or emails to track browsing actions or the opening of a message.
• LocalStorage and SessionStorage: browser mechanisms for storing technical information locally to improve website performance.
• Analytical scripts or SDKs (Software Development Kits): tools integrated into certain mobile or web platforms to collect anonymized technical data on service usage.

These technologies are used in compliance with the principle of data minimization and only for legitimate, explicit and proportionate purposes.

2.5. Legal Basis for Use

The use of cookies is based on two distinct legal bases:

• The explicit consent of the user, for all non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, social networks, personalization).
• The legitimate interest of Gabon Connect SARLU, for cookies strictly necessary for the operation of the website and the provision of the service expressly requested by the user.

No non-essential cookie is activated before obtaining the clear and informed consent of the user via the module provided for this purpose.

3.1. General Principle

The cookies and similar technologies used on the website https://gabonconnect.com serve to improve the user experience, ensure the security of digital services and analyze website usage to optimize its performance.

Each cookie pursues a specific, clearly identified purpose and can only be activated after obtaining the free, informed and explicit consent of the user, except for cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

3.2. Cookie Categories and Their Purposes

3.3. No Advertising Profiling

Gabon Connect SARLU does not engage in any marketing profiling, targeted advertising, or resale of data for commercial purposes.

The cookies used are solely intended to improve digital services, ensure platform quality and strengthen user security within the framework of the company's institutional mission.

4.1. Transparency Principle

Gabon Connect Technology SARLU wishes to clearly inform its users about the cookies actually used on the website https://gabonconnect.com.

Each cookie is identified by its name, purpose, retention period, provider and legal basis.

Strictly necessary cookies are activated by default, while all others require explicit user consent via the "Manage my cookies" module.

4.2. Cookie Summary Table

4.3. Cookies Specific to Associated Platforms

On digital platforms operated by Gabon Connect SARLU (Wiigo, EduConnect, JobConnect, Hello WiFi, Admin+, Gabon Wallet, etc.), specific cookies may be used for:

• managing user sessions and dashboards;
• tracking connections via single sign-on (SSO);
• securing forms and transactions;
• aggregated performance and audience analysis.

These cookies comply with the same principles of transparency, consent and retention period as those of the main gabonconnect.com website.

Their detailed description can be found in the legal notices specific to each platform.

4.4. List Updates

The cookie list is regularly verified, updated and monitored by the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Each addition, modification or removal of a cookie is documented and reported via an automatic update of the "Manage my cookies" module.

5.1. Principle of Prior Consent

The installation or activation of any cookie not strictly necessary for the operation of the website https://gabonconnect.com is based on the free, specific, informed and explicit consent of the user.

No non-essential cookie (analytics, personalization, communication or social network) may be placed without a voluntary and positive action on their part.

Consent is collected via an information banner displayed upon the first visit to the website, stating:

• the purpose of each cookie category;
• the available options ("Accept all", "Refuse all", "Customize my choices");
• a direct link to this Cookie Policy for more details.

5.2. Methods of Collecting Consent

Consent is obtained through the management module integrated into the website.

This module allows the user to:

• globally accept all cookies;
• globally refuse all non-essential cookies;
• customize their choice by enabling or disabling each category.

The user can thus exercise full control over the placement of cookies on their device.

The absence of action or simply continuing to browse does not constitute consent, in accordance with the requirements of the CNPD and the GDPR.

5.3. Proof of Consent

Gabon Connect SARLU retains proof of each user's consent (or refusal) in the form of a timestamped digital trace, recorded in the gc_consent cookie.

This trace is retained for a maximum period of 13 months, in accordance with the recommendations of the CNPD and the G29 (European Working Party on Data Protection).

This consent data is stored anonymously, without collecting personally identifiable information, and is used solely for legal compliance and audit purposes.

5.4. Validity Period of Consent

The consent collected remains valid for a maximum period of 13 months from its recording.

Upon expiration of this period, or in the event of a change to the cookie policy, Gabon Connect SARLU will again ask the user to confirm their preferences via the consent banner.

5.5. Withdrawal or Modification of Consent

The user may at any time:

• withdraw their previously granted consent;
• modify their cookie preferences;
• or globally refuse all non-essential cookie placement.

These actions are possible:

• via the "Manage my cookies" link available at the bottom of each page of the website;
• or directly in the browser settings.

Any revocation is immediately taken into account and does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

5.6. Clear and Continuous Information

Gabon Connect SARLU is committed to ensuring clear, accessible and continuous information on the use of cookies.

Thus:

• the information banner remains displayed as long as no decision has been made;
• a permanent link to the Cookie Policy is available from the website footer;
• the management module remains accessible at all times to adjust preferences.

This approach fully respects the principle of transparency imposed by the CNPD and ANINF.

6.1. General Principle

Cookies and other trackers placed on the user's device by Gabon Connect SARLU or its partners are retained only for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were created.

The lifespan of a cookie may not exceed 13 months from its initial placement, in accordance with the recommendations of the CNPD, ANINF and the European Article 29 Working Party (G29).

The information collected by cookies is then deleted or anonymized at the end of this period.

A new consent request will be presented to the user upon expiration of the validity period.

6.2. Retention Periods by Cookie Category

6.3. Persistent Cookies and Session Cookies

• Session cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed or after a prolonged period of inactivity.

• Persistent cookies remain on the user's device until they expire or are manually deleted via browser settings.

Gabon Connect SARLU ensures that no cookie is retained beyond the maximum period authorized by regulatory authorities.

6.4. Archiving and Deletion

Upon expiration of their validity period:

• cookies are automatically deactivated;
• corresponding data is deleted from active systems or anonymized for internal statistical purposes;
• no cookie-derived data is transferred to external databases or reused without renewed consent.

Archiving and purging procedures are overseen by the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), in accordance with the internal digital governance policy of Gabon Connect SARLU.

7.1. Principle of Freedom of Choice

Gabon Connect SARLU grants each user full control over the use of cookies.

At any time, the user may accept, refuse, customize or withdraw their consent regarding cookie placement, through several simple and accessible mechanisms.

No prior action (scrolling, clicking on another page, or simply continuing to browse) constitutes implicit consent.

7.2. Management via the Website Consent Module

A dedicated module, entitled "Manage my cookies", is permanently available in the footer of the website https://gabonconnect.com.

This tool allows the user to:

• view the detailed list of cookies used;
• enable or disable each cookie category (analytics, personalization, social networks, etc.);
• modify their initial choice at any time;
• completely withdraw their consent.

Any modification is immediately applied and securely documented by the gc_consent preference cookie.

7.3. Configuration via Browser

The user can also control cookie storage directly from their Internet browser.

Partial or total deactivation of cookies may impair the proper functioning of certain pages, but does not block access to the website.

These procedures are described in the help sections of each browser.

7.4. Use of External Consent Management Tools

The user can also manage their preferences for targeted advertising and third-party trackers via independent platforms, including:

• YourOnlineChoices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://www.aboutads.info

These tools allow you to view and control cookies placed by companies participating in these international programs.

7.5. Effects of Refusing or Deleting Cookies

In case of refusal or deletion of cookies:

• certain website features may become limited (authentication, forms, display personalization);
• the quality of user experience may be impaired;
• services requiring authentication or a secure session may be temporarily inaccessible.

However, no refusal of non-essential cookies blocks overall access to the gabonconnect.com website or its main information.

7.6. Multi-Platform Management

Preferences saved via the gabonconnect.com website apply only to this domain and its direct subdomains (e.g., app.gabonconnect.com, wifi.gabonconnect.com).

For each related service operated by Gabon Connect SARLU (Wiigo, EduConnect, Hello WiFi, Admin+, etc.), an equivalent module allows cookies to be managed independently and in compliance with the same rules.

7.7. Assistance and Support

If you have difficulty managing or deleting cookies, users can contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the following address: contact@gabonconnect.com or via the contact form available on the website.

The DPO is committed to providing all useful assistance for the exercise of these rights, in compliance with the legal deadlines for processing requests.

8.1. General Principle

The website https://gabonconnect.com may integrate external services offered by third-party companies (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps, LinkedIn, Meta, Cloudflare, etc.) to enrich content and improve the user experience.

These services may place their own cookies, independently of the control of Gabon Connect SARLU.

These third-party cookies are used to:

• display videos, interactive maps or social network feeds;
• enable content sharing on external platforms;
• measure the audience of institutional publications distributed on these networks.

8.2. Limited Liability of Gabon Connect Technology SARLU

Although Gabon Connect SARLU strives to select partners that comply with the requirements of the CNPD, ANINF and GDPR, it cannot be held liable for:

• cookies placed by third parties without its explicit agreement;
• the privacy policy, practices or terms of use of these external services;
• subsequent data processing carried out directly by these platforms for their own purposes (analytics, targeting, advertising, etc.).

The user is therefore invited to consult the privacy policy and cookie policy of each third-party provider before any interaction with their integrated content.

8.3. Main Integrated Third-Party Services

Third-party services likely to place cookies via the gabonconnect.com website include:

8.4. Specific Control and Consent

Third-party cookies are only placed after obtaining the explicit consent of the user via the "Manage my cookies" module.

This consent applies only to cookies on the gabonconnect.com domain and not to cookies placed directly on external websites when clicking or being redirected.

When a user interacts with integrated third-party content (e.g., YouTube video, Google Maps map), they acknowledge being subject to the terms of use and privacy policy of the relevant provider.

8.5. Vigilance and Compliance Measures

Gabon Connect SARLU applies a strict policy for selecting and monitoring its third-party partners:

• prior verification of CNPD / ANINF / GDPR compliance before integrating an external service;
• activation of enhanced privacy mode for YouTube videos (no cookies without active playback);
• limitation of non-essential third-party scripts;
• regular source code audits to identify undeclared external trackers.

These measures aim to minimize the presence of non-compliant third-party cookies and strengthen the digital sovereignty of website users.

8.6. Information and Support

If in doubt about the origin or operation of a third-party cookie, the user can contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the following address: contact@gabonconnect.com

The DPO can provide additional available information and, if necessary, send a formal request for explanation to the relevant third-party provider.

9.1. Principle of Evolution

This Cookie Policy is intended to provide up-to-date, transparent and compliant information on the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website https://gabonconnect.com and its associated platforms.

It may be subject to modifications or updates at any time, particularly due to:

• changes in applicable national or international legislation (Law No. 001/2011, GDPR, ePrivacy, CNPD/ANINF directives);
• changes in technologies used on the website or in the services offered;
• the addition, removal or modification of cookies;
• recommendations or decisions issued by the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) or any other competent authority.

9.2. Review Process

Each update is reviewed and validated jointly by:

• the Data Protection Officer (DPO);
• the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO);
• and the General Management of Gabon Connect Technology SARLU.

The revised version is then published on the website after internal validation and dated to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

9.3. User Information

Gabon Connect SARLU is committed to informing users of any substantial modification affecting:

• the purposes of cookie use;
• the nature or number of cookies used;
• the conditions for retention or transfer of collected data;
• or the consent and withdrawal process.

In the event of a significant change, an information banner or electronic notice will be displayed to allow the user to review or renew their consent in accordance with the new conditions.

The user is therefore invited to regularly consult this policy to stay informed of the practices of Gabon Connect SARLU regarding cookie management.

9.4. Effective Date and Applicable Version

This version of the Cookie Policy came into effect on: November 1, 2025

It replaces any previous version and applies to all cookie collection, processing and use activities on the gabonconnect.com domain and all its subdomains and digital platforms (Wiigo, EduConnect, Hello WiFi, JobConnect, Admin+, etc.).

The most recent version is available at any time at the following address: https://gabonconnect.com/cookie-policy