Effective Date: 1 January 2025
1. WHO WE ARE
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) is an industry body supporting private capital, investment, and ecosystem development in Ghana. GVCA acts as a data controller in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843).
Contact: info@gvca-ghana.org
2. SCOPE
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the GVCA website, events, and stakeholder engagements.
3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT
We collect only data that is necessary and relevant, including:
- Name and contact details
- Organisation or professional information
- Event registration and participation details
- Website usage data, such as pages visited and device type
Data is collected through forms, event registrations, and website interactions.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We process your data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner to:
- Manage events and registrations
- Communicate updates and opportunities
- Support membership and ecosystem engagement
- Improve website performance and user experience
Your data will only be used for the purpose it was collected. (Data Protection Commission)
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Legitimate interest related to GVCA activities
- Legal or regulatory obligations
Consent will always be obtained where required, and can be withdrawn at any time.
6. DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES
GVCA processes personal data in line with the principles under Act 843, including:
- Lawfulness and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Accuracy
- Security safeguards
- Accountability
7. DATA SHARING
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers supporting our operations
- Event partners and collaborators
- Regulatory authorities where required
We do not sell personal data.
Data is only shared where necessary and relevant to the original purpose. (Data Protection Commission)
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain organisational records
Data is deleted or anonymised after this period. (Data Protection Commission)
9. YOUR RIGHTS
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion or restriction
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
GVCA will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.
10. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or misuse
- Damage or destruction
11. COOKIES
We use cookies to improve website performance and user experience.
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent and can be managed through your cookie settings.
12. COMPLAINTS
If you believe your data is being misused, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ghana, the authority responsible for enforcing data protection laws. (Data Protection Commission)
13. UPDATES
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
14. CONTACT
For any privacy related enquiries:
📧 info@gvca-ghana.org
📍 Accra, Ghana
