1. What is a cookie?

In accordance with current Cameroonian legislation, notably Law No. 2010/012 of December 21, 2010 relating to cybersecurity and cybercrime in Cameroon, a cookie is a small text file placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to ensure our site functions properly and to improve your user experience.

2. Types of cookies used

2.1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential to allow you to browse the site and use its features. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

• User session : Keeps your session open during browsing
• Security : Protects against brute-force attacks
• Language preferences : Remembers your language preference

2.2. Performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as the pages they visit most often.

• Google Analytics : We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website.
• Error tracking : We track technical errors that may occur.

2.3. Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember the choices you make and provide enhanced and more personalized features.

• Preferences : Remembers your display preferences
• Form : Stores the information you entered in a form

2.4. Targeting cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

• Targeted advertising : To show you relevant ads on other websites
• Social networks : To allow you to share pages on social networks

3. Cookie management

3.1. Management via our consent banner

On your first visit, a banner informs you of the use of cookies and allows you to accept or refuse them.

3.2. Management via your browser

You can configure your browser to:

• Accept or refuse cookies
• Warn you before accepting a cookie
• Disable cookies systematically
• Delete cookies periodically

To manage cookies, you can refer to your browser’s help pages:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Internet Explorer
• Edge

4. Cookie retention period

The retention period of cookies varies depending on their type:

• Session cookies : Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies : Stored until their expiration date or until you delete them

Here are the retention periods for the main cookies we use:

• User session: duration of the session
• Language preferences: 1 year
• Google Analytics: 13 months
• Advertising cookies: 3 months

5. International data transfer

Your data collected via cookies is primarily hosted on servers located in Cameroon. In cases where some of our service providers, such as Google, are located outside of Cameroon, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Cameroonian legislation, particularly by obtaining your explicit consent for any data transfer to third countries.

6. Your rights

In accordance with Cameroonian data protection legislation, notably Law No. 2010/012, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object
• Right to data portability

To exercise these rights or for any questions regarding our cookie policy, you can contact us:

• By email: contact@hiram2025.cm
• By mail: MP3, P.O. Box 8522 Douala, Cameroon
• By phone: +237 6 71 71 54 33

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) of Cameroon if you have any concerns regarding the processing of your personal data.

7. Applicable law and competent jurisdiction

This policy is governed by Cameroonian law. In the event of a dispute, the Cameroonian courts in the city of Douala will have sole jurisdiction.

8. Changes to the cookie policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time to comply with Cameroonian legislative and regulatory changes. Any modification will be published on our website and will take effect upon its publication. We advise you to consult it regularly.