Last Updated: July 2026
At We Are Mauritius, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
We are committed to processing personal information fairly, lawfully and transparently in accordance with the Mauritius Data Protection Act 2017 and, where applicable, internationally recognised privacy principles inspired by the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, submitting an enquiry or requesting one of our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
We Are Mauritius is a digital agency specialising in website design, WordPress development, search engine optimisation (SEO), website maintenance and digital marketing services for businesses throughout Mauritius.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to « We« , « Us » or « Our » refer to We Are Mauritius and its operating company.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is processed, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this page.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect different categories of information.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you complete a contact form, request a quotation or communicate with us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Business name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Website address (if applicable)
- Business information relevant to your enquiry
- Any additional information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
Like most modern websites, certain technical information is collected automatically when you browse our website.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Date and time of your visit
- General website usage statistics
This information helps us improve website performance, identify technical issues and better understand how visitors use our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We only collect personal information that is relevant to providing our services and improving your experience.
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Prepare quotations
- Deliver our website design and digital services
- Provide customer support
- Manage ongoing projects
- Improve our website and services
- Monitor website performance and security
- Prevent fraud or misuse of our website
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Where required by applicable data protection legislation, we process personal information only when an appropriate legal basis exists.
This may include:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contract
- Our legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
- The protection of our legal rights where necessary
Whenever we rely on your consent, you remain free to withdraw that consent at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.
5. Sharing Your Information
We treat your personal information as confidential and only share it where necessary for the operation of our business or the delivery of our services.
Your information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Payment processors (where applicable)
- Website analytics providers
- Cloud storage providers
- Technical support providers
These providers process information only for the services they perform on our behalf and are expected to apply appropriate security measures.
We never sell personal information to advertisers, marketing companies or unrelated third parties.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance your browsing experience and better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are essential for the proper operation of the website, while others help us analyse website traffic and improve our services.
We may use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies – Required for the website to function correctly.
- Performance Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our website.
- Analytics Cookies – Allow us to improve website performance and user experience.
- Preference Cookies – Remember certain settings or preferences where applicable.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
7. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous statistical information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, approximate geographic location and device information.
This information helps us improve website usability, optimise performance and better understand which services are most relevant to our visitors.
Google Analytics does not provide us with information that directly identifies individual visitors.
8. Google Maps
Certain pages may include embedded Google Maps to help visitors locate our business or understand the geographic areas we serve.
When viewing embedded Google Maps, Google may collect technical information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party providers to deliver specific functionality or improve website performance.
Depending on the services we provide, these providers may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Maps
- Google Fonts (if applicable)
- Cloud hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Payment providers (where applicable)
- Website security providers
Each third-party provider processes information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
The retention period depends on the nature of the information collected and the services provided.
When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
11. Data Security
Protecting your personal information is extremely important to us.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
These measures may include:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Firewall protection
- Routine software updates
- Access controls
- Regular website backups
- Malware monitoring
Although we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party service providers we use may process data outside Mauritius.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information continues to receive an adequate level of protection.
13. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
- Object to certain types of processing.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
14. Marketing Communications
We will only send marketing communications where you have requested information, subscribed to receive updates, or where we have another lawful basis to do so.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We do not send unsolicited marketing communications and we respect your communication preferences.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for businesses and individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take reasonable steps to remove the information where appropriate.
16. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information.
17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, our services or our business practices.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised « Last Updated » date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we process your personal information, please contact us:
We Are Mauritius
Flic en Flac
Mauritius
Email: contact@wearemauritius.site
We will make every reasonable effort to respond to privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable law.
19. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Mauritius, including the Data Protection Act 2017, without prejudice to any mandatory rights that may apply under other applicable data protection legislation.
20. Your Consent
By accessing or using this website, submitting an enquiry or requesting our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of this website.