Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/12/2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when users access this Portal. The Portal is dedicated to the community of actors on cybersecurity and cybercrime within the ECOWAS Community and Mauritania. Its purpose is to provide public access to information, documents, and publications for educational and informational use.
2. No Collection of Personal Data
This Portal does not collect, request, store, or process any personal data from visitors. Users may freely browse the website, read publications, and download documents without providing personal information or creating an account.
3. Use of the Portal
Visitors can access all publicly available content, including documents, reports, and publications, without registration. The Portal is designed solely for information dissemination and educational support.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Portal does not use cookies, tracking technologies, or analytics tools that collect personal or identifiable information about visitors. Basic technical data required for website functionality may be temporarily processed by hosting systems but is not stored or used for profiling.
5. External Links
The Portal may contain links to external websites for reference purposes. The ECOWAS Commission is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites.
6. Data Security
Although no personal data is collected, appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of the Portal and its content.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the operation or scope of the Portal. Any updates will be published on this page.
8. Contact Information
For questions or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, users may contact the ECOWAS Commission through the official contact details provided on the Portal.