Privacy policy

Privacy Policy — Ayooka

Last updated: August 4, 2025

Welcome to Ayooka.com. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in accordance with Ivorian data protection laws.


1. Who We Are

Ayooka.com is operated by Ayooka, a registered business in Côte d’Ivoire with headquarters located in Abidjan, Koumassi.

📧 For any questions related to this privacy policy:
Email: [email protected]


2. What Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with the platform, we may collect the following data:

  • Full name, gender

  • Email address, phone number

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Payment information (via secure payment providers)

  • Order history and browsing activity

  • Geolocation data (for delivery)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)


3. Why We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your user or vendor account

  • To process your orders and arrange deliveries

  • To contact you about your purchases or our services

  • To send newsletters or promotional content (with your consent)

  • To prevent fraud and ensure security

  • To improve your user experience on our platform


4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Delivery partners and couriers

  • Payment service providers (e.g., Orange Money, MTN Mobile Money)

  • Technical service providers (hosting, maintenance)

  • Government authorities when legally required

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.


5. Where and How Long We Store Your Data

Your data is securely stored on servers located either in Côte d’Ivoire or abroad (with equivalent protection guarantees).

Retention periods:

  • Inactive account: up to 3 years after last activity

  • Orders: 5 years (for tax/legal compliance)

  • Cookies: from 6 to 13 months depending on type


6. Your Rights

According to Ivorian Law No. 2013-450, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: You can request a copy of your data

  • Right to correction: You can update incorrect information

  • Right to object: You may oppose data processing for legitimate reasons

  • Right to deletion: You may request your data to be erased (except when retention is required by law)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]


7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Facilitate site navigation

  • Analyze site traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)

  • Improve our marketing

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via our website’s cookie banner.


8. Data Security

We apply technical and organizational measures to secure your data:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Hashed passwords

  • Limited access to authorized staff only


9. Minors

Ayooka is intended for users aged 16 and above. If you are under 16, parental or guardian consent is required to use our services.


10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated at any time. If there are material changes, we will notify users by email or display a notice on our website.


11. Supervisory Authority

If you have a complaint or concern, you may contact the Ivorian Data Protection Authority:

Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI)
📍 Address: Abidjan, Cocody Deux-Plateaux
🌐 Website: https://www.artci.ci