Effective Date: 10 July 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how the Office of Dr Françoise Joly (“we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data through the website www.francoisejoly.com.
By accessing or using this site, you accept the terms of this policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is the Office of Dr Françoise Joly.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal data you provide: such as your name and email address when submitting a contact request.
Technical and usage data: including your IP address, browser type, visited pages, and interactions with the website.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data to:
Respond to inquiries and official correspondence;
Manage public and press communication;
Improve website functionality and ensure security;
Comply with legal and administrative obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
All data processing is conducted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Congo, particularly:
Law No. 29-2019 of 10 October 2019 on the Protection of Personal Data (Loi n° 29-2019 du 10 octobre 2019 relative à la protection des données à caractère personnel en République du Congo).
5. Data Retention
Personal data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or to meet legal obligations. Data no longer required is securely deleted.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with unauthorized third parties. Data may be shared only:
With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality;
With relevant authorities if required by law.
7. Data Hosting and Transfers
This website may be hosted on servers located outside the Republic of the Congo. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure adequate protection and confidentiality of personal data.
8. Your Rights
Under Congolese law, you may:
Access your personal data;
Request correction or deletion of your data;
Object to processing for legitimate reasons.
To exercise these rights, contact us.
9. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor website performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
A detailed Cookie Policy is available separately.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
11. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version is always available on this page.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of the Congo.