Privacy Policy
At Coastal CSOs Forum (CCF), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://coastalcsosforum.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information to help us improve our services and provide you with a more personalized experience. Types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information
Information you provide, such as your name, email address, and phone number, when you fill out forms or contact us directly. - Technical Information
Details such as your IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited. This information is collected automatically to help us analyze and improve website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect serves to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our projects.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Ensure site security and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your information with third parties, except under these conditions:
- Trusted Service Providers
We may share information with third-party providers who help us operate our website. These providers agree to protect your data and use it only as instructed by us. - Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights and safety.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to personalize your experience and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some site features may not function optimally without cookies.
5. Data Security
CCF employs technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we take these precautions seriously, please understand that no method of online storage or transmission is completely secure.
6. Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. CCF is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies before engaging with them.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Afterward, we securely delete your information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, and any such information discovered will be deleted promptly.
9. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You may request details of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, where applicable.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
For any such requests, please email us at info@coastalcsosforum.org.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here, with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page from time to time.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
Postal Address:
G.P.O. BOX 18906, GPO, Accra
Office Location:
No. 5 Norley Link, North Dzorwulu, Accra
Email Address:
info@coastalcsosforum.org
Website:
https://coastalcsosforum.org
Thank you for trusting CCF with your information. Your privacy and security are important to us as we work together to protect Ghana’s coastal environments.