CongoInvestor.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, who it is shared with, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Who We Are
CongoInvestor.com is operated by CongoInvestor Media, a news and analysis platform focused on economic and financial developments in the Republic of the Congo. For the purposes of data protection, CongoInvestor Media is the “data controller.”
For questions or concerns, you can reach us throuigh our contact page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide our services effectively:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- When you subscribe to our newsletter
- When you submit an article or become a contributor
- When you register an account
- When you apply to advertise or fill out a contact form
This may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, occupation
- Company or organization name
- Biographical information (for contributors)
- Payment information (for advertisers, if applicable)
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CongoInvestor.com, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)
c) Third-Party Sources
We may receive information from third-party analytics providers or advertising networks to better understand our audience and deliver tailored content or ads.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide access to content and services
- Deliver newsletters and email alerts (when subscribed)
- Respond to inquiries or submissions
- Manage user accounts and contributor profiles
- Analyze website usage and improve user experience
- Display relevant advertising or sponsored content
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/EEA users)
We collect and process personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Depending on your location, different legal frameworks may apply.
a) For Users in the Republic of the Congo
CongoInvestor.com complies with Law No. 29-2019 of October 10, 2019, on the Protection of Personal Data in the Republic of the Congo.
Under this law, we process your data based on:
- Your consent – for newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, and acceptance of cookies.
- Legitimate interest – to ensure the functioning and security of the website, and to improve user experience.
- Legal obligations – where we are required to retain or disclose certain data for tax, regulatory, or judicial purposes.
- Contractual necessity – to provide specific services or fulfill requests you initiate (e.g., article contributions or advertising contracts).
All processing of personal data in Congo is done in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, and confidentiality, as required by Law 29-2019.
b) For Users in the European Union or European Economic Area (EU/EEA)
For users within the EU/EEA, we process personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679) based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – for email subscriptions, cookie tracking, and optional user engagement.
- Contractual necessity – to fulfill services or interactions initiated by the user.
- Legitimate interest – to operate and optimize the website, monitor traffic, or improve editorial services.
- Legal obligation – where required by EU or national regulations.
c) For Users in the United States
While there is no comprehensive federal data protection law in the United States, CongoInvestor.com follows applicable state-level privacy frameworks and industry best practices.
If you are a resident of California, your data may be protected under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
We process personal information of U.S.-based users on the basis of:
- Your consent – when you subscribe, submit a form, or accept cookies.
- Legitimate business interest – such as analytics, website functionality, fraud prevention, and internal operations.
- Contractual necessity – to provide services or respond to user-initiated requests.
- Compliance obligations – where legally required to retain or disclose information.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including:
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
You can exercise these rights by contacting us. We do not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g. email marketing platforms, web analytics tools, payment processors)
- Third-party advertisers (only anonymized or aggregated data)
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, if legally required
All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the intended purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- To provide services you’ve requested
- To fulfill legal, tax, or accounting obligations
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Contributor and account data may be stored until the user requests deletion.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand user behavior.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential cookies – enable site functionality
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how users interact with the site
- Advertising cookies – used by third-party partners to serve relevant ads
You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. EU users will be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies upon first visit.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls for sensitive data
- Secure hosting infrastructure
However, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their own login credentials.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us.
10. Children’s Privacy
CongoInvestor.com is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will promptly delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place in such cases.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Significant changes will be clearly communicated on the site or via email (if applicable).
13. Contact
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us.
