Privacy Notice

COGES Group, a leader in digital transformation, civil engineering, global trade, and strategic consulting, is committed to protecting the personal data of users, clients, and partners. This notice explains how we collect, process, and secure your data when using our websites (www.coges.group) and services linked to our subsidiaries (alua, CGES, GCT, COGES Consulting).

COGES Group SARL and its entities act as data controllers under Senegalese law and West African standards.

Why Do We Process Your Data?

We collect data only with your consent or for legitimate interests:

Data Retention

Data is kept only as long as necessary, with a maximum period of 3 years, unless otherwise required by law (e.g., job applications retained for 2 years).

Data Sharing

1. Within COGES Group:
   • Subsidiaries (alua, CGES, etc.) access data based on functional and geographic needs.
   • Intra-group transfers follow Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) aligned with OHADA.
2. With Third Parties:
   • Local/international subcontractors under data protection clauses (EU SCCs or equivalents).
3. Public Authorities:

   • Disclosure only after verifying legality (Senegalese or regional laws).

Your Rights

Under Senegalese law, you may:

• Access, rectify, delete your data,

• Object to or restrict processing,

• Withdraw consent (non-retroactively).
  
  

Exercise Your Rights:
Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
📧 dpo@coges.group
📞 (+221) 33-858-26-85
📍 COGES Group LDT, 21, Nord Foire VDN - Dakar , Senegal.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Senegalese Data Protection Commission (CDP).

Third-Party Websites

External links (e.g., logistics partners, tech providers) are beyond our responsibility. Review their privacy policies before interaction.

Updates

Last revised: June 2025.
Changes will be notified on our platforms, in line with evolving African regulations.