Privacy Policy for MyGHSchool.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyGHSchool.com, a platform developed in Ghana to enable school owners to create websites, share information, sell products, accept donations, and engage users through courses, projects, blogs, and news. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data. By using MyGHSchool.com, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of MyGHSchool.com, including school owners, students, and members of the general public who access the platform, purchase goods, donate, or interact with content.

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Personal Information

• Registration Data: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address provided by school owners and users during account creation.
• School-Related Data: Information about educational institutions, such as name, location, contact details, and authorized representative details.
• Transaction Data: Payment details (e.g., credit card or mobile money information) for purchases or donations, processed via secure third-party providers.
• Delivery Data: Shipping addresses for delivering goods to a student's ward or user-specified location.

3.2. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interaction with content (e.g., comments, searches).
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track usage, and analyze trends.

3.3. User-Generated Content

• Comments, reviews, or feedback posted on school profiles, blogs, or news.
• Content uploaded by school owners, such as course or project details, blog posts, and news articles.

4. How We Collect Information

• Directly from You: When you register, make purchases, donate, comment, or submit content.
• Automatically: Through cookies, log files, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) as you interact with the platform.
• Third Parties: From payment processors or delivery partners to facilitate transactions and shipments.

5. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user and school owner accounts.
• Facilitate the creation of school websites, product sales, and donation processing.
• Enable users to search for courses, projects, and school information.
• Process payments and coordinate delivery of goods or services.
• Allow users to comment on schools, activities, blogs, or news.
• Improve the platform, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience.
• Communicate updates, news, or support responses via email or other channels.
• Comply with legal obligations under Ghanaian law.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• With School Owners: User data (e.g., name, delivery address) may be shared with schools to fulfill purchases, donations, or delivery requests.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners for payment processing, delivery, analytics, or hosting, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of MyGHSchool.com, its users, or the public.
• No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or breach. Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure. You use the platform at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, fulfill transactions, or comply with legal obligations. Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and improvement purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting info@myghschool.com, subject to legal or contractual requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request a copy.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ghana.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@myghschool.com.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve functionality, personalize content, and analyze usage. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit platform functionality.

11. Third-Party Links

MyGHSchool.com may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

12. Children's Privacy

The platform is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. International Data Transfers

While MyGHSchool.com is based in Ghana, data may be processed or stored on servers outside Ghana by third-party providers. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.

14. Compliance with Ghanaian Law

We adhere to the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and other relevant Ghanaian regulations to protect your privacy and personal information.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on MyGHSchool.com, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

• Email: info@myghschool.com
• Address: Weija, Accra, Ghana

17. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 1st May, 2025.