Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Data Controller
Afriland First Bank S.A., headquartered at 1063 Place de l'Indépendance, Yaoundé, Cameroon, is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data collected through this careers portal.
2. Data Collected
We collect the following personal data when you submit an application: full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, nationality, country of residence, education history (level, institution, field of study, graduation dates), language proficiency levels, professional experience details, and uploaded documents (CV, cover letter). We also collect technical data such as IP address and browser type for security purposes.
3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment at Afriland First Bank. This includes assessing your qualifications, contacting you regarding the recruitment process, and maintaining records for future opportunities with your consent.
4. Legal Basis
The processing of your data is based on your explicit consent, provided when you submit your application. Additionally, processing is necessary for our legitimate interest in recruiting qualified candidates. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
5. Data Retention
Your application data is retained for a maximum period of two (2) years from the date of submission. After this period, your personal data will be anonymized or securely deleted. If you are hired, your application data will be transferred to your employee file and retained in accordance with applicable labor laws.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. You may also request data portability, restrict processing, or object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@afrilandfirstbank.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, regular security audits, and secure data storage within our infrastructure.
8. Cookies
This careers portal uses only essential session cookies necessary for the functioning of the application. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party advertising cookies. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Any significant changes will be communicated through a notice on this portal. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@afrilandfirstbank.com, or write to: Afriland First Bank S.A., Data Protection Officer, 1063 Place de l'Indépendance, B.P. 11834, Yaoundé, Cameroon.