Last Updated: 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to CamerounCanada.ca (the “Website”), a directory connecting the Cameroonian community in Canada with businesses, services, and cultural resources. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we collect with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information You Provide: This includes information you submit when creating a business listing, contacting us, or subscribing to newsletters. Examples may include:
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Name, business name, and contact details (email, phone number, address).
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Business category, description, and website/social media links.
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Any other information you choose to include in your public listing or in communications with us.
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Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain data via cookies and similar technologies, such as:
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IP address, browser type, operating system.
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Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring website.
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General location data (e.g., city or province).
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including:
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To create, manage, and display business listings on the directory.
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To communicate with you about your listing, inquiries, or updates to our services.
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To send periodic newsletters or promotional communications (you can opt-out anytime).
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To improve the Website’s functionality, content, and user experience.
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To analyze usage trends and gather demographic information.
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To comply with applicable Canadian laws and regulations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We value your privacy. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
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With Your Consent: Information in your business listing is published publicly as per your submission.
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Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to assist in operating our Website (e.g., hosting, analytics). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your information is primarily stored and processed in Canada. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you.
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Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
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Opt-out of marketing communications by using the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
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Disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@camerouncanada.ca.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external sites, such as listed businesses’ websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us to have it removed.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
CamerounCanada.ca
Email: info@camerouncanada.ca
Website: https://www.camerouncanada.ca
