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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is Effective from July 2025

Welcome to the website of Malinco Cote D’Ivoire Plantations and Industries ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a company specializing in rubber processing, manufacturing, and distribution. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website at www.malincocdi.com (the "Site").

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By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in several ways, including:

  • Information You Provide to Us: This includes information you voluntarily submit when you:

    • Fill out a contact form (e.g., name, email address, phone number, company name, message content).

    • Request a quote or information about our products or services.

    • Subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list.

    • Apply for a job (e.g., resume, cover letter, professional experience).

    • Send us an email or communicate with us directly.

    • Register for an account or portal (if applicable).

  • Information We Collect Automatically: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and Browse activity, including:

    • IP Address: Your device's unique identifier on the internet.

    • Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using.

    • Operating System: Your computer's or device's operating system.

    • Referral URLs: The website you came from to reach our Site.

    • Pages Viewed: The specific pages you visit on our Site.

    • Date and Time of Visit: The time and duration of your visit.

    • Device Information: Information about your mobile device, if you are accessing our Site on one.

This information is typically collected through the use of cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. You can learn more about how we use these technologies in Section 4.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Your Inquiries: To provide you with the information, products, or services you have requested, such as responding to contact form submissions, quote requests, or customer service inquiries.

  • To Operate and Improve Our Site: To analyze how our Site is used, diagnose technical issues, and improve the user experience, functionality, and performance of our Site.

  • For Business Operations: To manage our business operations, including record-keeping, billing, and accounting.

  • For Marketing and Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing materials that may be of interest to you, provided you have given us your consent to do so. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

  • For Recruitment: To evaluate your job application and communicate with you regarding employment opportunities.

  • To Ensure Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Site, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms of use.

To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analytics, email delivery, or marketing assistance. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it.

  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

    • Comply with a legal obligation.

    • Protect and defend the rights or property of [Your Company Name].

    • Act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.

    • Protect against legal liability.

  • In the Event of a Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner. You will be notified of any such change in ownership.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information automatically.

  • What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server. They help us remember your preferences, track your activity on our Site, and provide a more personalized experience.

  • Your Choices: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, be notified when a cookie is set, or refuse all cookies. If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9. For any complaints regarding data privacy, you may also contact the competent data protection authority in Côte d'Ivoire, the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Company Name: Malinco Cote d’ Ivoire Plantations and Industries

  • Address: Abidjan Plateau, Abdoulaye Fadiga Street, 4th Floor, Residence Pelieu, Near Pullman Hotel, Plateau, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire

  • Email: compliance@malincocdi.com

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, specifically Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013 on the Protection of Personal Data.

  • Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If an amicable solution cannot be reached within a reasonable time, the parties agree to submit the dispute to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights or confidential information.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, specifically Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013 on the Protection of Personal Data.

  • Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If an amicable solution cannot be reached within a reasonable time, the parties agree to submit the dispute to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights or confidential information.

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