Last Updated: February 27, 2025
- Introduction
- This Privacy Policy explains how Bao Technologies and Travels SARL (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information
- By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy
- This policy applies to baotechnologiesandtravels.com and all related services
- Information We Collect a) Personal Information
- Name and contact details
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address
- Payment information
- Educational background (for training and study abroad services)
- Professional experience
- Passport details (for travel/study abroad services)
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Cookies and usage data
- Access times and dates
- Pages viewed
- How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process payments and transactions
- Communicate about services and updates
- Provide customer support
- Send administrative information
- Improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Process study abroad applications
- Manage co-working space memberships
- Deliver IT training programs
- Information Sharing and Disclosure We may share your information with:
- Educational institutions (for study abroad programs)
- Payment processors
- Cloud service providers
- Government authorities (when legally required)
- Partner organizations (with your consent)
- Data Security
- Implementation of industry-standard security measures
- Regular security assessments
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure data storage
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular security training for staff
- Your Data Rights You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request data deletion
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with authorities
- Cookies and Tracking
- We use cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies to improve services
- Session cookies for security
- You can control cookie settings in your browser
- Third-Party Services
- Links to other websites
- Third-party payment processors (Bank transfer, Mobile money, Orange money)
- Educational institution portals
- Partner websites
- We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
- Data Retention
- Personal data kept as long as necessary
- Financial records: 7 years
- Educational records: Duration of program plus 2 years
- Marketing data: Until consent withdrawal
- Children’s Privacy
- Services not intended for children under 13
- We don’t knowingly collect children’s data
- Parents can request data deletion
- International Data Transfers
- Data may be processed in Cameroon and other countries
- Appropriate safeguards for international transfers
- Compliance with international data protection laws
- Changes to Privacy Policy
- Right to update policy at any time
- Notice of material changes
- Continued use implies acceptance
- Marketing Communications
- Opt-in for marketing emails
- Option to unsubscribe
- Preference management available
- Data Protection Officer Contact our Data Protection Officer at:
- Email: contact@baotechnologiesandtravels.com
- Phone: +237 6 54 54 77 72
- Address: Behind Santa Lucia Bonamoussadi, Douala – Cameroon
- Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract fulfillment
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
- User consent
- Specific Service Privacy Considerations a) Co-Working Space
- Access logs
- Security camera footage
- Internet usage data
- Academic records
- Attendance data
- Assessment results
- Academic credentials
- Financial information
- Travel documents
- Project requirements
- Client communication
- Technical specifications
- Compliance
- Compliance with Cameroonian data protection laws
- GDPR principles where applicable
- Regular policy reviews and updates