Privacy

At Ghana Science Association, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information gathered through our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.

Collection of Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it through our website. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide to us.

Use of Personal Information: We may use the personal information collected for the following purposes: a. To respond to your inquiries and provide the information or services you request. b. To send you updates, newsletters, and other communications related to our activities, events, and programs. c. To process your membership registration and manage your membership account. d. To improve our website and customize your user experience. e. To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.

Disclosure of Personal Information: We may share your personal information in the following circumstances: a. With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes specified by us. b. With third parties when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to respond to lawful requests or legal authorities. c. With your consent or at your direction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information.

Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect through our website against loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Third-Party Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children’s Privacy: Our website is opened to all person interested in knowing more about science, including children of all ages who can read. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

Changes to the Privacy Statement: We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Statement on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at info@ghanascience.gov.gh

Last updated: [June – 2023]