1. Introduction
Ouidah Golf Club (“we”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors and users of ouidahgolfclub.com (“the site”). This policy explains what data we collect, why, for how long, and what your rights are, in accordance with Benin’s Digital Code (Law n° 2017-20 of April 20, 2018, as amended by Law n° 2020-35 of January 6, 2021) and under the oversight of the Data Protection Authority (Autorité de Protection des Données à caractère Personnel — APDP).
2. Data Controller
The controller for data collected through the site is the Société d’exploitation des Loisirs et Activités du Golf d’Avlékété S.A. (LAGO S.A.), a société anonyme registered office at Parcelle M, Maison Richard SEGLA, Gbéto, 5th arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin (RCCM RB/COT/25 B 40974), represented by Raymond ABOKI, reachable at contact@ouidahgolfclub.bj.
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
- Data you provide voluntarily via the contact form: name, email address, message content
- Browsing data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy): pages visited, traffic statistics, consent preferences
4. Purposes of Processing
Your data is used to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
- Measure site traffic and improve site performance (Google Analytics)
- Manage and remember your cookie preferences (CookieYes)
5. Legal Basis
Depending on the case, processing is based on: your consent (audience-measurement cookies), the performance of pre-contractual steps taken at your request (responding to a contact request), or our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the site.
6. Data Recipients
Your data may be shared with the following recipients, only to the extent necessary:
- Authorized Ouidah Golf Club staff
- Google (Google Analytics, Google Site Kit, Google Fonts, Google Maps) — audience measurement, fonts, and embedded map
- CookieYes — collection and recording of your cookie consent
- The site’s hosting provider, [hosting provider name]
No data is sold to third parties.
7. Transfers of Data Outside Benin
Some of our providers (notably Google and CookieYes) may process data outside Benin, under their own privacy policies and contractual commitments. We only work with providers offering appropriate data protection safeguards.
8. Retention Period
Contact-form data is kept for 3 years from the last contact, unless a longer retention period is required by law, then archived or deleted. Cookie retention periods are listed in the Cookie Policy.
9. Data Security
The site is protected by an SSL/TLS certificate (encrypted connection), an application firewall (Wordfence), and protection against fraudulent login attempts (Limit Login Attempts). Regular backups are performed.
10. Your Rights
Under Benin’s Digital Code, you have the following rights over your personal data:
- Right of access to your data
- Right to rectify inaccurate data
- Right to object to processing, for legitimate reasons
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), within the limits provided by law
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at contact@ouidahgolfclub.bj. If, after contacting us, you believe your rights have not been respected, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (APDP):
APDP — Rue 6.076, Aïdjèdo, Cotonou, Republic of Benin — contact@apdp.bj — apdp.bj
11. Cookies
The site uses cookies. To learn more about the cookies used and manage your preferences, see our Cookie Policy.
12. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the site or to applicable regulations. Last updated: August 12, 2026.
13. Contact
For any question about this policy or your personal data: contact@ouidahgolfclub.bj