Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

The Ghana Audit Service ("GAS", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Submit job applications
  • Request information about our services

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as required by law or in connection with legitimate government functions.

We may share information:

  • With other government agencies when required by law
  • To comply with legal processes
  • To protect the rights and safety of the public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of the website.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@audit.gov.gh
  • Phone: +233 (302) 664928/9
  • Address: No. 12 Starlets 91 Road, Opposite African Union, Accra