Effective Date: 31 July 2025
Last Updated: 21 July 2025
We at www.desmondisrael.legal respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, including:
- Blog subscription forms
- Registration for courses and webinars (free or paid)
- Communication via embedded Google Forms or mailto links
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or affiliation
- Payment details (where applicable, through secure third-party processors)
- Any additional information voluntarily submitted via Google Forms or email
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your data for the following purposes:
- Managing subscriptions and sending newsletters or legal updates
- Processing registrations for courses and webinars
- Communicating with you about your participation or inquiries
- Improving our services and course delivery
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We collect and process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract (e.g., course enrolment)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interest in delivering and improving our services
5. Data Sharing and Storage
- Personal data collected through Google Forms is stored on Google’s secure servers.
- Data may also be stored securely in our internal records for administrative purposes.
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Ghana Data Protection Commission
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including secure access protocols and restricted administrative access.
9. Cookies and Analytics
The Website may use cookies or web analytics to improve functionality and monitor engagement. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party platforms (e.g., Google Forms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting data.
11. Contact Information
For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Email: consulting@desmondisrael.legal
Data Controller: Desmond Israel