Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Siled Vet is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with applicable laws in Cameroon and international best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information automatically collected when you use our website and services.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name, physical address
  • Account Information: Username, password, account preferences
  • Order Information: Product selections, delivery addresses, payment information
  • Business Information: Farm size, livestock type, veterinary license numbers (for professional buyers)
  • Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms, WhatsApp inquiries, email correspondence

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking: See Section 3 for detailed cookie information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Order Processing

Process and fulfill your orders, manage deliveries, and provide customer support

Communication

Send order confirmations, delivery updates, and respond to inquiries

Service Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve our website, products, and services

Marketing

Send promotional offers, product updates, and educational content (with your consent)

Security & Fraud Prevention

Protect against fraudulent transactions and ensure platform security

Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements in Cameroon

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality, including shopping cart and checkout processes

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website through analytics

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience

Marketing Cookies

Track your browsing to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Delivery partners, payment processors, and logistics companies necessary to fulfill orders
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Partners: Trusted partners who help us operate our business (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)

Object

Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes

Portability

Request transfer of your data to another service provider

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Employee training on data protection practices

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after account closure
  • Order Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations in Cameroon
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for statistical purposes

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

10. Contact Us for Data Requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Siled Vet - Data Protection Officer

Address

Bamenda, North West Region
Cameroon

We will respond to your data request within 30 days of receipt.