Privacy Policy

01. Data controller

The controller responsible for data processing carried out via this site is the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation.

02. Data collected

The data collected varies depending on the features used:

• "Write to the Minister" form: first name, last name, email, subject, message — for processing and following up on citizen correspondence
• Newsletter subscription: first name, last name and email address — for sending Ministry news
• General browsing: technical connection data (IP address, pages visited, browser) — for audience measurement, security and service improvement

The site does not collect any sensitive data (health, political or religious opinions, etc.).

03. Legal basis and purposes

Depending on the case, processing is based on:

• The performance of a public service mission (responding to citizen requests)
• Consent (voluntary newsletter subscription)
• The Ministry's legitimate interest (anonymized visitor statistics, site security)

04. Retention period

• Correspondence via "Write to the Minister": retained from the date of the last exchange
• Newsletter email addresses: retained until unsubscription
• Technical connection logs: retained for a maximum of 12 months

05. Data recipients

Data is intended solely for authorized Ministry staff and, where applicable, its technical service providers (hosting, email delivery), who are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations. No data is sold or transferred for commercial purposes.

Some technical service providers (site hosting) may be located outside Benin. In such cases, the Ministry ensures appropriate protection safeguards are in place, in accordance with the requirements of the Digital Code regarding data transfers outside national territory.

06. Cookies and trackers

The site may use cookies strictly necessary for its operation, as well as, where applicable, audience measurement cookies.

The Ministry does not use any advertising cookies or trackers for commercial purposes.

07. Your rights

In accordance with the Digital Code, you have the right to access, rectify, object to, restrict and erase data concerning you.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) — apdp.bj.

08. Security

The Ministry implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss or alteration, in coordination with the National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI-Bénin).

09. Minors

The site is not intended to knowingly collect data from minors without the consent of a holder of parental authority.

10. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal or functional changes. The date of the last update appears at the top of the page.