Privacy policy
Last updated: March 2026
We handle personal data carefully and in line with applicable Cameroonian law and good practice. This policy explains what we process when you use this website and related services—including confidential project inquiries.
1. Scope
This privacy policy applies to the website operated under waymakersoftlinks.com (including language versions) and to inquiries submitted via our contact form, email, or WhatsApp. It is addressed to visitors and prospective clients who use our online services.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing is: WayMaker Softlinks Bamenda, Cameroon Email: bongkiyungclement@gmail.com WhatsApp: +237 676 482 416
3. Hosting and server log files
This website is hosted on a server with appropriate safeguards. When you visit the site, the web server automatically processes technically necessary log data, which may include: • IP address • date and time of the request • requested URL / resource • HTTP status code • amount of data transferred • referrer URL (if transmitted) • browser type and version, operating system Processing is based on our legitimate interest in secure, stable operation, abuse prevention, and troubleshooting. Log data are typically stored only as long as necessary for these purposes and then deleted or anonymised, unless a longer retention is required for security investigations or legal obligations.
4. Contact form and email inquiries
If you contact us via the contact form, email, or WhatsApp, we process the data you provide (for example name, email address, project type, budget range, message content, and any attachments you send) in order to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, to prepare a contractual relationship. Project details are treated as confidential and are not shared for marketing. We do not sell your inquiry data. Disclosure to third parties occurs only where necessary to process your request (for example IT service providers acting on our instructions), where required by law, or with your consent. An NDA can be arranged before detailed project discussions when needed.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar storage technologies as follows: • Technically necessary cookies / storage: required to operate the website (for example language preference) and, for the admin area, authentication. • Optional analytics (only with your consent): if you accept via our cookie banner, we may store a visitor identifier in local storage and record basic usage events (such as page views and service clicks) on our own servers to understand how the site is used. This is not advertising tracking and is not shared with ad networks. You can withdraw or change your choice at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer. If you reject optional analytics, the site remains fully usable; only necessary technologies run. You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies; some features (especially admin login) may then be unavailable.
6. Admin area
Access to the protected admin area requires authentication. Session cookies (or equivalent session mechanisms) are set to keep you signed in and to protect against unauthorised access. These are strictly necessary for the admin service. Admin activity may generate security-related logs (login attempts, timestamps) to protect the system.
7. Legal bases overview
Depending on the processing activity, we rely on one or more of the following grounds: • your consent • steps prior to or performance of a contract • legal obligation • legitimate interests (in particular IT security, communication, and asserting or defending legal claims), balanced against your rights and freedoms
8. Retention periods
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, or as required by statutory retention periods under applicable law. Inquiry data that do not lead to a contract are typically deleted or anonymised after the inquiry has been fully handled, unless you ask us to keep them longer or a legitimate interest or legal obligation justifies further storage.
9. Recipients and processors
Recipients may include: • hosting and infrastructure providers • email or messaging delivery providers (if used to send or receive messages) • IT maintenance providers acting under our instructions Where providers process personal data on our behalf, we require appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
10. Transfers outside Cameroon
As a rule we aim to process data with providers that offer appropriate safeguards. If a transfer to another country is necessary (for example because a carefully selected tool provider is located there), we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
11. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including: • access to your personal data • rectification of inaccurate data • erasure or restriction of processing where applicable • objection to certain processing • withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent To exercise your rights, contact us using the email address above. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
12. Right to lodge a complaint
Without prejudice to any other remedy, you may raise concerns with us first. You may also contact a competent authority or seek other remedies available under Cameroonian law where applicable.
13. Obligation to provide data
You are not legally or contractually obliged to provide personal data via this website. However, without certain information (especially a valid email address and a description of your request) we may be unable to respond meaningfully to inquiries or provide requested services.
14. Automated decision-making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making including profiling that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.
15. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal, technical, or organisational changes. The current version published on this page applies. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date.
16. Note
This privacy policy is a general information text for our online presence. It does not replace individual legal advice. Operators should adapt processor lists, hosting locations, tools (analytics, newsletter, chat, payment), and contact details to their actual setup and have them reviewed where necessary.