Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of the Policy

This policy describes how Coding974 collects, uses and protects personal data in the context of:

• the use of its websites, services and online forms;
• communications via WhatsApp Business API, email or other professional means;
• automated processing performed using internal tools such as n8n, for prospecting and tracking local businesses.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:
Etienne VAYTILINGOM, sole proprietor in Reunion Island
📧 [email protected]

3. Data Collected

Depending on the type of interaction, the following may be collected:

• Name and professional contact details (phone, email, address, website, social networks);
• Public information from directories (Google Maps, Yellow Pages, company websites);
• Technical data (logs, essential cookies);
• Messages and metadata exchanged via WhatsApp Business API.

No sensitive data (health, religion, opinions, etc.) is collected.

4. Purposes of Processing

Data is processed for:

• professional communication with businesses or partners;
• B2B prospecting for Coding974 services;
• customer support and exchange management;
• analysis and improvement of internal processes.

5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Coding974's legitimate interest in promoting its services (Article 6-1-f of GDPR);
• or the explicit consent of the data subject (Article 6-1-a).

6. Data Recipients

Data is neither sold nor rented.
It may only be transmitted to:

• technical service providers as necessary (hosting, Meta/WhatsApp API, n8n, messaging tools);
• legal authorities upon request.

All subcontractors comply with GDPR or offer equivalent guarantees (standard contractual clauses).

7. Data Retention Period

• Contact data: up to 3 years after the last exchange.
• Technical logs: 12 months maximum.
• WhatsApp data: deleted at the end of the conversation or upon request.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, delete, limit, object to and port your data.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by writing to: [email protected]

A response will be provided within 30 days.

9. Security

Coding974 applies technical and organizational measures: HTTPS encryption, restricted access control, backups, strong authentication.
Hosting is provided by Hostinger, whose servers are located in the European Union.

10. Use of WhatsApp Business API

Automated or semi-automated communications use the official Meta Platforms API:

• No message is sent without a legal basis (legitimate interest or consent).
• Phone numbers are converted to international E.164 format (+262 ...) only for message transmission.
• Recipients may request deletion or unsubscription at any time.

11. Cookies

The coding974.com website only uses essential technical cookies for its operation.
No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are placed without prior consent.

12. Hosting

Hostinger International Ltd.
Headquarters: 61 Lordou Vironos Street, 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus
Servers: located in the European Union.

13. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated at any time to reflect technical or legal changes.
The update date will appear at the top of this page.