Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-11-08
Website: https://ghana-rusers.org
Organization: Ghana R Users Community
Legal Status: Limited by Guarantee, Non-governmental and Not-for-Profit
Country: Ghana
1. Introduction
Ghana R Users Community (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the personal information of individuals who engage with our website, register for our programs, or communicate with us.
We comply with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you submit forms on our website or participate in our activities:
- Full Name
- Contact Number
- Email Address
- Country and City of Residence
- Educational or Professional Background
- Payment Information (only when applicable for paid events or workshops)
We do not currently collect login account details, nor do we require users to create an account to browse our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use the above information for the following purposes:
- To register you for workshops, training sessions, conferences, and programs.
- To maintain attendance records and participation databases.
- To communicate updates regarding your registered events via SMS, WhatsApp, or Email.
- To issue certificates, participation documents, or follow-up communications related to events.
- To improve how we deliver training and community engagement activities.
We do not use your information for advertising or commercial marketing, unless we introduce newsletters in the future and you explicitly opt-in.
4. Payment Information
For paid programs, payments may be processed through third-party payment service providers.
We do not store your full credit/debit card details on our website.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We do not use cookies, website tracking, analytics tools, or any browsing behavior monitoring mechanisms at this time.
If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with external organizations for marketing purposes.
We may share your information only under these circumstances:
- When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
- With trusted service providers who assist in event logistics (e.g., certificate printers or payment processors), and only to the extent necessary.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal information.
However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.
We continuously work to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.
8. Data Retention
Your personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for:
- Legal obligations,
- Record keeping,
- Program participation history,
- And community service documentation.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal details.
- Request deletion of your data where applicable.
- Withdraw consent for communication at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: info@ghana-rusers.org
10. Future Updates
If we introduce user accounts, newsletters, or digital analytics in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
We encourage you to check this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:
Ghana R Users Community
Email: info@ghana-rusers.org
Website: https://ghana-rusers.org
Ghana