1. Introduction
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola is committed to ensuring the protection, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data processed within the MintransTenders.ao platform, in the context of the concession process for the Caio Deep Water Terminal.
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the Angolan Personal Data Protection Law and, where applicable, aligned with international best practices, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Policy sets out the terms under which personal data is collected, used, stored, protected, and shared.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola
Website: www.mintrans-tenders.ao
Email: concessaoterminaldocaio@mintrans.gov.ao
The Ministry determines the purposes and means of processing the personal data collected within the scope of the tender process.
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
In the context of the use of the platform and institutional communication and lead generation campaigns, the following personal data may be processed:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone contact (where applicable)
- Company or organisation
- Job title or field of activity
- Data relating to interaction with digital forms
4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:
- Providing information about the Caio Terminal tender
- Managing and monitoring expressions of interest
- Institutional communication with potential investors and interested entities
- Technical and operational management of the platform
Note: Personal data will not be used for independent commercial, promotional, or marketing purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of pre-contractual steps at the request of the data subject, within the framework of expressing interest in the concession process
- Pursuit of public interest related to the conduct of a public concession procedure for strategic infrastructure
- Consent of the data subject, where applicable, particularly in the context of digital forms and lead generation campaigns
6. Data Processing Principle
The Ministry ensures that personal data is processed in accordance with the following principles:
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Integrity and confidentiality
7. Data Sharing
Personal data may only be shared in the following situations:
- With public or regulatory authorities, where required by law
- With technology service providers acting under the Ministry’s instructions
- With institutional partners directly involved in the concession process
In all cases:
- Third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations
- The use of data for their own purposes is strictly prohibited
8. International Data Transfers
Given the international nature of the tender and the use of global digital platforms (including communication and lead generation tools), personal data may be transferred outside the Republic of Angola.
In such cases, the Ministry ensures that:
- Transfers are carried out based on appropriate safeguards
- Contractual and organisational measures are implemented to protect the data
- An equivalent level of protection to that provided under Angolan data protection law is ensured
9. Data Security
The Ministry implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss, destruction, or accidental damage
- Alteration, disclosure, or misuse
Such measures include, in particular:
- Access control mechanisms
- IT systems protection
- Confidentiality protocols
- Monitoring of access and operations
10. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained:
- For the period necessary to manage the concession process
- Until the completion of the tender and its award
- For an additional period required to comply with legal obligations or audits
After this period, the data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
11. Data Subject Rights
Under applicable law, data subjects have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of data, where legally permissible
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent, where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the competent authority
To exercise these rights, data subjects may contact:
concessaoterminaldocaio@mintrans.gov.ao
12. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
The Ministry ensures the existence of internal mechanisms to oversee compliance with data protection rules and may appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to monitor and supervise adopted practices.
13. Changes to this Policy
The Ministry reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. Any changes will be duly published on the platform.
14. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Policy or the processing of personal data:
concessaoterminaldocaio@mintrans.gov.ao