Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Welcome to the Ghana Constitution Research Portal ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive through our website.

By accessing or using the Ghana Constitution Research Portal, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (email address) when you create an account or contact us
• Login credentials for account access
• Preferences and saved searches for personalized experience

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or source

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and performance

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Personalizing your experience on our website
• Responding to your inquiries and providing support
• Sending administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Analyzing usage trends and preferences to enhance user experience
• Displaying relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

Advertising and Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC that uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

How Google AdSense Works

• Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings

For more information about how Google collects and uses data for advertising purposes, please review Google's Privacy & Terms at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services
• Advertising Partners: With advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to display relevant advertisements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland Residents

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.

Advertising Preferences

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Visiting Google's Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page: http://optout.aboutads.info/

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems and records or take steps to anonymize it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ghana Constitution Research Portal
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Your Physical Address, if applicable]