Terms and Conditions
Website Terms and Conditions of Use
Who We Are and How To Contact Us
www.GulfLog.com is a website (the “Site”) operated by GulfLog Africa, a limited liability company registered under the laws of Republic of Mauritius.
To contact us, please email info@GulfLog.com.
By Using Our Site, You Accept These Terms
These terms and conditions govern your use of this website. By visiting and using our website, you accept these terms and conditions and that you agree to comply with them. We recommend that to review these terms regularly. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you must not use our Site.
This website uses cookies. By using this website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of our privacy policy.
Other Terms That May Apply To You.
These terms of use refer to the following additional terms, which also apply to your use of our Site:
- Our Privacy Policy
- Our Acceptable Use Policy, which sets out the permitted uses and prohibited uses of our Site. When using our Site, you must comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.
- Our Cookies Policy, which sets out information about the cookies on our Site.
Ownership, Use and Intellectual Property Rights.
We are the owner and the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Site, and in the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.
Intellectual property rights mean rights such as: copyright, trademarks, domain names, design rights, database rights, patents and all other intellectual property rights of any kind whether or not they are registered or unregistered (anywhere in the world).
Nothing in these terms grants you any legal rights in the Site other than as necessary to enable you to access the Site.
You may print off one copy or download extracts, of any page(s) from our Site for your personal use and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to content posted on our Site.
You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.
Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on our Site must always be acknowledged.
You must not use any part of the content on our Site for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us.
If you print off, copy or download any part of our Site in breach of these terms of use, your right to use our Site will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
All trademarks: logos, texts, images, and video, audio and software used on this Site are owned by GulfLog Africa. The use of any trademarks on the Site is strictly prohibited, unless you have our prior written permission.
Accuracy Of Information and Availability of The Site
The content on our Site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our Site.
Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our Site, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our Site is accurate, complete or up to date.
Limitation On Our Liability
We exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations or other terms that may apply to our Site or any content on it.
We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort, breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising under or in connection with:
- use of, or inability to use, our Site; or
- use of or reliance on any content displayed on our Site.
- In particular, we will not be liable for:
- loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
- business interruption;
- loss of anticipated savings;
- loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
We Are Not Responsible for Viruses, and You Must Not Introduce Them
We do not guarantee that our Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access our Site. You should use your own virus protection software.
You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our Site, the server on which our Site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our Site. You must not attack our Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack. By breaching this provision, you would commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our Site will cease immediately.
Variation
These terms and conditions of use are dated 01/08/2023. No changes to these terms are valid or have any effect unless agreed by us in writing. We reserve the right to vary these terms from time to time. Our updated terms will be displayed on the Site and by continuing to use and access the Site following such changes, you agree to be bound by any variation made by us. It is your responsibility to check these terms from time to time to verify such variations.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Republic of Mauritius. The Mauritius courts will have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to these terms.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
GulfLog Africa, of C/o Imara Trust Company (Mauritius) Limited, 9th Floor, NeXSky Building, Cybercity Ebene, 72201, Republic of Mauritius. (“GulfLog”, “we” and “our” as appropriate) respects the privacy of our investors, employees, service providers, engagement parties and visitors. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains and governs:
- How we collect information belonging to our investors, employees, service providers, engagement parties (“you” and “your”, as appropriate).
- How we store and protect your personal data.
- How and why, we use your personal data.
- Your rights to control your personal data.
This Privacy Policy covers the site www.gulflog.com. We have structured the website so that you can visit the website without identifying yourself or revealing any personal data nor is any information about investors or engagement parties available on the website.
We shall collect personal data about you when you are admitted as an investor, become an employee of GulfLog Africa or engage into a contractual relationship with us.
If you have any questions in relation to this policy, please contact our offices on (info@gulflog.com).
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with applicable laws and regulations or to meet our changing business requirements. You are encouraged to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices and amendments to our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our website and our services, you agree to be bound by all such updates and amendments.
2. What is Personal Data
Personal data refers any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
3. Collecting Your Information
If you engage with us in any way, we may collect the following information about you in a number of ways:
- Information you provide through communications with us.
- Information provided on your behalf by your representatives or agents (“Agents”) who engage with us on your behalf in the ways described above.
- Information from outside sources, commercial databases, marketing databases.
- Public records and other publicly available information sources.
4. Why Is Personal Information Collected?
We require these personal data:
- To provide our services.
- To respond to requests.
- To maintain client relationships.
- To verify your identity and the other information you have provided to us, including your bank account information and (if relevant) the identity of your business associates.
- To notify clients of our product offerings and developments for our reporting and management.
- To fulfil our legal obligation.
- Any other purpose that would relate to our business.
5. Marketing
We may use personal data about individuals to market our product offerings and developments, including by email. However, you have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning him/her for such marketing by writing to our offices (info@gulflog.com)
6. With Whom Is Your Personal Data Being Shared?
GulfLog Africa does not trade, rent or sell any personal data to any other organisation or third party. Your information is only provided to the relevant authorities unless you give your consent or if required by law, and to service providers such as our bankers, auditors, legal advisors and other service providers. We restrict the information that is passed on to the strict minimum.
Following the recent amendments in the law, disclosure of beneficial ownership is now required to be made to the authorities, including the Registrar of Companies. This entails that, for domestic companies, information such as beneficial ownership will be made available to the public (subject to a small administration fee for searches).
7. Your Consent
Your consent to provide us with your personal data is required prior to the lawful processing of your data in line with your engagement with GulfLog Africa.
You will be required to confirm by giving your consent in a clear and unambiguous action, to having read our Privacy Policy and proving your agreement to the processing of your personal data by GulfLog Africa.
8. Withdrawal of Consent
You have the right to withdraw consent to GulfLog Africa as regards to the processing of your personal data at any time. Should you wish to exercise this right, you will have to inform GulfLog in writing.
If you withdraw your consent, GulfLog Africa will not be able to provide you with certain services and which may even entail the termination of the agreement with GulfLog Africa. You will be informed accordingly.
Please note that notwithstanding the withdrawal of your consent, your personal data may still be processed by GulfLog Africa in performance of its legal obligations.
9. What Security Measures Are Implemented to Safeguard Transmission and Storage of Data?
Subject to the purpose for which we have collected your personal data, we may store some of the information electronically in our system. Some or all of the personal data may be available to GulfLog Africa and its staff for use in accordance with this policy.
GulfLog Africa will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any information which we hold about you, whether electronically or in hard-copy, and to keep this information accurate and up to date.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to other websites of interest.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site.
11. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You may, at any time:
- Exercise your right to request access to the personal data we hold about you (a subject access request). Please email info@GulfLog.com with the subject line “subject access request.
- Request that we update and correct any out-of-date or inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
- You can email us at info@GulfLog.com and also log-in to your account and make changes yourself.
- Exercise your right to ask us to restrict or erase your personal data.
- Opt out of any marketing communications that GulfLog Africa may send you by unsubscribing following the link on the marketing email you have received.
12. Storage of Personal Data
GulfLog Africa will keep your personal data during your engagement with us and even after the completion of the relationship for legal and regulatory purposes.
13. Right to Complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Commissioner through the Data Protection Office.
14. Change in Privacy Policy
With ever changing dynamics in the business environment, policies may need to be reviewed and revised. GulfLog Africa reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time and notify you by posting an updated version of the policy on its website.
Anti-Bribery Statement
It is our policy to conduct our business in an honest and ethical manner.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate.
Our standards applied across all the countries in which we operate are modelled on, The Prevention of Corruption Act 2002 (POCA) (the Act) which governs bribery in Mauritius, associated regulations and applicable guidance. The Act provides for the prevention and punishment of corruption and fraud and for the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption. (ICAC).
We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective, group-wide systems to counter bribery and corruption.
We have adequate policies and procedures in place to prevent bribery and corruption and keep these under close review.
We maintain clear Speak Out Policy ensuring individuals can report their concerns confidentially and that any such concerns are fully investigated and resolved.
Bruno Sidler
OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
UN Global Compact Statement
1. Board-level statement on continued support to the UN Global Compact
To Our Stakeholders
GulfLog reaffirms its support for the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.
We are committed to sharing this information with all our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.
The Board remain aware of the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed in New York in September 2015, and of the supporting role that GulfLog as a business can play – including through our continuing commitment to the UNGC. Four SDGs identified by the Board are of relevance, through our operations on the ground:
- SDG 2 – Zero hunger.
- SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
- SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production
UN Global Compact Human Rights Principles
- Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
- Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
2. Our Commitment to Human Rights Principles
GulfLog respects human rights and where possible promotes the rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights to avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts through our activities and relationships.
GulfLog acts with due diligence to avoid infringing the right of others and always addresses any negative human rights impacts related to the business.
GulfLog makes voluntary and positive contributions to support human rights by creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, investing in communities, and by engaging employees and communities to promote collective action.
GulfLog uses the framework provided by the UN Guiding Principles to monitor, influence and improve the business practices of our operations, as well as those of our suppliers and business partners. We will work with others including industry, NGOs, trade unions, business partners and governments to mainstream the integration of human and labour rights into business.
- Effective Grievance Mechanisms.
- Addressing breaches of our code.
- Raising concerns and reporting channels.
- Improving Health & Well-being of our workforce
- Investing in our workforce.
- Fairness in the workplace.
- Supporting local communities.
- Strengthening the local economy.
UN Global Compact Labour Principles
3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
4. The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
5. The effective abolition of child labour.
6. The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
3. Our Commitment to Labour Principles
GulfLog commits to adhere to the Labour practices as per the Constitution in the country of operations, follow the entire stated SOPs that regards recruitment, selection of staff, and procurement of goods and services, uphold labour standards across the business operations. This includes employment that is productive and delivers a fair income, one that ensures workplace security, social protection, better prospects for personal development and social integrations.
GulfLog focuses on non-discrimination, equal opportunities and treatment (including for men and women and freedom to express concerns. GulfLog respects the rights of women and girls by putting in place non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies and recognizes the importance of women as leaders, consumers, entrepreneurs, workers and caretakers.
GulfLog supports good relationships with employers, contractors and the labour unions that represent them and are vital in attracting the labour resources that the Group needs to maintain operational efficiency and licence to operate.
GulfLog recognises workers’ rights to union membership and collective bargaining and takes a proactive approach to dialogue with workers and their representatives.
GulfLog remains committed to and proud of our diversity, currently employing several nationalities across our Africa network. With a policy of employing local nationals wherever possible, we offer challenging career opportunities regardless of age, ethnicity, religion or gender. This is reinforced by appropriate policies within each business.
Employees across the Group are kept up to date on business and corporate matters through face-to-face meetings, and newsletters (including messages by email from individual Board members).
GulfLog prohibits employment of a child in any activity by refusing to employ children under the recommended age in the respective countries and prohibits forced labour under the Provisions related to forced labour are found in the Constitution at section 6(2) which declares that no person shall be required to perform forced labour. Provisions related to trafficking in persons are found in the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act which criminalises trafficking under article 11, as well as our existing UNGC commitments and the priority attached to SDG 8.
UN Global Compact Environmental Principles
7. Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges,
8. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
9. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
4. Our Commitment to Environmental Principles
GulfLog’s approach to protecting the environment is to foster a culture of stewardship, where individual employees and GulfLog companies understand the impact of their operations so as to prevent and reduce the negative effects, use resources efficiently and utilise responsible technology.
Through the implementation of a robust Integrated Safety Management System to ISO International Standards GulfLog ensures appropriate policies, procedures and staff training can be put in place and quickly implemented. In order to communicate these international standards to new staff, GulfLog implements a well communicated and progressive training program to guide, instruct and ultimately ensure staff are well trained in the tasks that they perform. The training is introduced at an appropriate level and level pace to ensure the GulfLog’s QHSE message that “Safety and the environment are our number one priorities” is understood by all.
UN Global Compact Anti-Corruption Principles
10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
5. Our Commitment to Anti-Corruption Principles
This UNGC principle is embodied in GulfLog’s core value of ‘Conducting business with integrity’. Behaving ethically in accordance with our Group values is essential to maintain trust, licence to operate and a positive reputation. At GulfLog, we consider it everyone’s responsibility to uphold our corporate values and conduct themselves with the utmost integrity.
Since inception, consistent ethical standards have been established and applied across the company. GulfLog has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption, and we are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate.
Several far-reaching measures have been adopted to ensure that these standards are being applied throughout the Group, which include training all staff members on the anti-corruption and bribery policy and whistleblowing policy, and through continual assessment of contract and procurement procedures. Compliance Managers have been appointed across the GulfLog businesses. In addition, GulfLog has enlisted the services of an independent auditor to identify and correct any weaknesses in the various divisions.
GulfLog welcomes opportunities to join discussions on these issues with other businesses working in Africa, with the UN and multi-lateral organisations, and with Governments in Africa and elsewhere. We strongly believe in helping to promote the value of transparent and business-friendly environments in fostering jobs and sustainable growth through trade and investment across the continent.
Compliance
GulfLog Africa is incorporated in the Republic of Mauritius and licensed by the Financial Services Commission.
Company name: GulfLog Africa
Company number: 185400
FSC licence number: GB22200236
At GulfLog Africa, transparency and disclosure are fundamental to the way we do business. We always strive to ensure that our investors, shareholders, employees, portfolio companies and all parties with whom we do business can rely on us to operate in a responsible and ethical manner. Our deep commitment to professionalism, fairness and integrity is described in our Policies.
Business Integrity and AML Compliance
GulfLog Africa has a zero tolerance for bribery and corruption. Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy prohibits offering or giving anything of value to and soliciting or accepting anything of value from anyone for any facilitation purpose. purpose. GulfLog Africa is also committed to fight money laundering and the funding of terrorist activities. We have implemented a risk based Anti-Money Laundering compliance program designed to comply with anti-money laundering laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we operate. Our program includes training, awareness activities as well monitoring and testing for compliance.
Any person who believes that an GulfLog Africa staff member is involved in bribery and corruption is strongly encouraged to report their concerns on our speak-up/complaints page.
Transparency
GulfLog Africa is committed to the highest standards of transparency and reporting and has voluntarily agreed to conform on a “comply or explain” basis complied with the obligations of the National Code of Corporate Governance for Mauritius.
Conflicts of interest
GulfLog Africa recognises that some situations present its employees with a possible conflict of interest. These situations can involve both personal and professional loyalties, but they almost always have a professional impact.
At GulfLog Africa we have in place policies to facilitate discussion about potential conflict of interest and have develop ways to ensure all such conflict is properly cared for.