At paulgyimah.com.gh, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in line with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana.
1. What We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Identity Data: Your name, contact details (email, phone number), and a copy of a government-issued ID (e.g., Ghana Card) for seller/buyer verification.
Vehicle & Transaction Data: Information about vehicles you list, sell, buy, or search for, as well as payment and transaction details.
Technical & Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our website (e.g., pages visited), collected via cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Create and manage your account.
Process vehicle listings, purchases, and payments.
Verify your identity to prevent fraud.
Communicate with you regarding your account, our services, or promotional offers (only with your explicit consent).
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our site, such as payment processors and web hosting providers.
Legal Authorities: Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Some of these service providers may be located outside of Ghana. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards in line with Act 843.
4. Data Security
We have put in place appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized use, or access. This includes the use of SSL (https) encryption and access controls.
5. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., for tax and accounting purposes). When your account is deleted, we will securely erase or anonymize your data.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to help us operate the site, remember your preferences, and analyze how the site is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Under Act 843, you have the right to:
Access a copy of your personal data.
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, don't hesitate to contact us using the details below.
8. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:
Email: owusugyimahpaul@yahoo.com
Data Controller: Paul Gyimah Cars or paulgyimah.com