Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2021

This Privacy Policy constitutes a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and the Central Inspection Central Inspection ( "we", "us", or "our") concerning your access to and use of the website: www.cib.gov.lb

Central Inspection is committed to preserving the privacy rights of its website visitors and users of its services as outlined in this Privacy Policy. The purpose of this Policy is to build your trust while using the website and to affirm our commitment to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the direct services provided by our website. It does not apply to any external websites or digital services that you may access via links on our site. Each of those may have their own privacy policies, which could differ from ours.

We recognize that many visitors and users may be concerned about the information we collect, and how we manage it. This Privacy Policy has been established to address those concerns.

By using the website and services you agree to the policies outlined in this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use and sharing of your information. If you use the website services on behalf of someone else, you acknowledge that you are authorized to accept this Privacy Policy on their behalf. This policy applies to you as a visitor of the

website.

Please read this policy carefully so that you can understand what our policy and procedures are:

Data Collection and Use

The website does not collect personal information when you simply visit it.
Personal data may only be collected in the following cases:

• When submitting a complaint through the website
• When evaluating the process or administrative unit

When you visit www.cib.gov.lb, the following data may be collected:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Device type and name
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and version
• Internet service provider
• Date and time of visit
• Pages visited and time spent on each
• Referring website address
• Keywords or file names searched
• Items clicked on the page

Collected data may be used for the following purposes:

• Measuring the number of visitors to different sections of the site
• Assessing website performance and identifying technical issues
• Analytics to improve services, processes, and products
• Responding to inquiries and correspondence
• Complying with legal obligations
• Any other purposes mentioned in this Privacy Policy or in the Terms of Use

Data Ownership and Hosting

The data collected belongs to the Lebanese State. Hosting is provided by Ogero under the supervision of Central Inspection. In case of a change in data ownership, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary to improve user experience, fulfill legal agreements, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Data is hosted on a server under the control of Central Inspection.
Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless needed to enhance security, improve performance, or if legally required.

Data Protection and Security

Central Inspection applies strict security measures to protect the information collected, using best practices and technologies that comply with applicable laws.
Data is securely stored on Ogero servers and protected throughout its lifecycle.
 

However, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed and updated as needed to reflect any changes in our practices or improvements in how we keep users informed.
The updated version will be posted on this page with the revision date.
Changes will not apply retroactively.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use your personal data or what information we hold, you may contact us via email or postal mail at the following address:

Central Inspection – Data Protection Officer
Baydoun Building, Bordeaux Street, Verdun – Beirut, Lebanon
Email: info@cib.gov.lb