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Legal & Privacy

Last Updated: Oct. 16th, 2026

01. Privacy Policy

Renvoi Consultancy for Legal and Economic Research and Education ("Renvoi", "we", "our", or "us") recognizes the importance of protecting the personal information of individuals who visit our website, contact us, or participate in our educational programmes.

We aim to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

1.1 Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Renvoi, we may collect the following information:

a. Personal and Contact Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone or WhatsApp number

  • Address, where provided

  • Information included in enquiries or correspondence

b. Educational and Registration Information

  • Educational institution

  • Selected course or programme

  • Preferred lecture schedule

  • Zoom display name

  • Zoom registration email address

  • Responses to programme participation agreements

c. Website and Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be processed by our website infrastructure or service providers, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and website interactions

  • Referring websites

  • Dates and times of visits

The extent of this processing depends on the website services and analytics features in operation.

1.2 ​How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Complete a programme registration form.

  • Submit an enquiry through our website.

  • Contact us by email, telephone, or WhatsApp.

  • Register for or participate in our online educational activities.

  • Browse our website, where technical or analytics information is processed automatically.

Some registration activities are conducted using third-party platforms, including Google Forms and Zoom.

1.3 How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected by Renvoi may be used for the following purposes:

  1. Processing educational programme registrations.

  2. Communicating with applicants and participants.

  3. Coordinating lectures, tutorials, and other educational activities.

  4. Managing participation in online learning sessions.

  5. Providing access to relevant educational materials.

  6. Responding to enquiries and requests.

  7. Maintaining administrative and programme records.

  8. Monitoring and improving website functionality and performance.

  9. Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We will seek to ensure that personal information is processed for specified, legitimate purposes and is not used in ways incompatible with those purposes.

1.4 Third-Party Services

Renvoi uses or integrates external services in connection with its website and educational activities.

Google Forms

Programme registration forms may be hosted through Google Forms. Information submitted through these forms is processed using Google's infrastructure and made available to authorised Renvoi personnel.

Zoom

Renvoi uses Zoom for online educational activities. Participants may be required to provide a registered Zoom name and email address to facilitate identification, communication, and participation in lectures.

WordPress and Website Service Providers

Our website operates using WordPress and associated hosting, website management, and analytics services. These services may process technical information necessary to operate, secure, maintain, or analyse website activity.

Personal information processed by third-party services may be subject to their respective privacy policies and applicable contractual arrangements.

We encourage visitors and participants to review the privacy policies of the third-party services they use.

1.5 Information Sharing and Disclosure

Renvoi may make personal information available to authorised personnel and service providers where reasonably necessary to administer programmes, respond to enquiries, maintain the website, or deliver educational services.

Information may also be disclosed where required or permitted by applicable law, including in response to lawful requests from competent authorities.

We do not treat the submission of registration information as permission to disclose that information publicly.

Any processing or disclosure of personal information must have an appropriate lawful basis.

1.6 Data Storage and Security

Renvoi recognises the importance of protecting personal information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, misuse, or disclosure.

We seek to apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, taking into account the nature of the information and the risks associated with its processing.

However, no internet-based platform or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

1.7 Data Retention

Personal information should be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal, administrative, or record-keeping requirements.

Different categories of information may require different retention periods.

When information is no longer required, it should be securely deleted, anonymised, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

1.8 Your Data Protection Rights

Under Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), individuals have rights concerning the collection and processing of their personal information.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable legal requirements, these include rights to:

  • Request information about the processing of their personal data.

  • Request access to personal information held about them.

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Object to certain forms of processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Request that certain processing cease or that information be corrected or erased where legally applicable.

  • Raise concerns or complaints about how their information is handled.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided at the end of this page.

Individuals may also contact Ghana's Data Protection Commission regarding concerns about the handling of their personal information.

1.9 External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, educational resources, and third-party platforms.

Renvoi does not control the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.

Visitors should review the relevant privacy policies before submitting personal information through external services.

1.10 Changes to This Privacy Policy

Renvoi may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, data processing activities, applicable laws, or operational practices.

The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of this page.

02. tERMS OF USE

By accessing or using the Renvoi website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and applicable laws.
If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
Additional terms may apply to specific educational programmes, registration activities, and other services offered by Renvoi.

2.1 ​Purpose of the Website

The Renvoi website provides information about our organization, educational assistance programmes, research activities, consultancy services, and related initiatives.

Content published on this website is intended primarily for informational and educational purposes.

2.2 ​Educational and Legal Information

Information provided on this website, including articles, research materials, educational resources, and commentary, is intended for general information, academic discussion, and educational support.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such information does not constitute personalised legal advice or establish a lawyer-client relationship.

Visitors should seek appropriate professional advice before relying on general website content to make decisions concerning specific legal matters.

2.3 ​Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original content created and published by Renvoi, including written materials, graphics, logos, educational resources, and other original works, is owned by Renvoi or used with the permission of the relevant rights holders.

Such material is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Users may access and use publicly available content for lawful personal, educational, and informational purposes, subject to applicable copyright restrictions.

Unauthorised reproduction, commercial exploitation, modification, redistribution, or presentation of protected material as one's own work is prohibited unless permitted by law or authorised by the relevant rights holder.

2.4 ​Educational Materials and Programme Participation

Individuals who register for Renvoi's educational programmes may be subject to additional participation agreements.

These may include conditions relating to:

  • Attendance and identification during online lectures.

  • Use and distribution of educational materials.

  • Participation in assigned learning activities.

  • Programme fees and payment arrangements, where applicable.

  • Conduct during educational sessions.

Programme-specific agreements communicated during registration or participation should be read alongside these general website terms.

Unless expressly authorised, participants must not distribute restricted educational materials to individuals who are not permitted to receive them.

2.5 aCCEPTABLE WEBSITE USE

Visitors must not:

  • Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent activities.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or data.

  • Introduce malicious software or interfere with website functionality.

  • Misrepresent their identity when submitting enquiries or registration information.

  • Infringe intellectual property rights or the rights of other persons.

  • Attempt to disrupt the availability or security of the website.

2.6 ​Third-Party Links and Services

The website may provide access to services and resources operated by independent third parties.

Renvoi does not control the availability, security, terms, or content of those services.

Use of external platforms may be governed by the relevant providers' own terms and policies.

2.7 ​Accuracy and Availability

Renvoi aims to provide relevant and accurate information on its website.

However, published information may occasionally contain errors, become outdated, or require revision.

Renvoi may modify, correct, or remove website content and update service information when necessary.

We do not guarantee that the website will operate continuously or without technical interruptions.

2.8 ​Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Renvoi shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general informational content published on the website or interruptions caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

2.9 Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana.

Any dispute concerning these terms shall be addressed in accordance with applicable Ghanaian law and relevant legal procedures.

2.10 ​Changes to These Terms

Renvoi may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, data processing activities, applicable laws, or operational practices.

The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of this page.

03. Cookie Policy

This section explains the use of cookies and similar technologies in connection with the Renvoi website.
Cookies are small text files that websites may store on a visitor's device to support functionality, remember preferences, or assist with website performance and analytics.
Some website services can also process technical information without storing cookies.

3.1 ​Website Functionality

Our website and its associated infrastructure may use technical mechanisms required for website operation, security, performance, and administration.

Certain cookies may be relevant to website administrators or users interacting with specific WordPress features.

The cookies used may vary depending on the features enabled and the visitor's interactions with the website.

3.2 ​Website Analytics

The Renvoi website is configured to load Jetpack Stats, a WordPress analytics service provided by Automattic.

When operational, Jetpack Stats may process technical and usage information, including IP addresses, browser information, pages visited, referring URLs, timestamps, and related activity data.

This information can be used to understand website traffic, evaluate content performance, and improve the website experience.

Analytics processing does not necessarily require a cookie to be stored on the visitor's device.

The availability and operation of analytics features may also be affected by browser settings, tracking prevention technologies, or extensions.

3.3 ​Third-Party Technologies

External services linked to or integrated with our website may use their own cookies or similar technologies.

For example, visitors who proceed to Google Forms, Zoom, or other external services may encounter cookies governed by those providers' own policies.

Renvoi does not directly control cookies used on independently operated third-party websites.

3.4 ​Managing Cookies and Tracking

Most web browsers provide options for managing stored cookies, blocking certain tracking technologies, and deleting browsing data.

Visitors can review their browser's privacy and security settings to manage these preferences.

Restricting certain technologies may affect the functionality of some websites or third-party services.

Browser-level controls do not necessarily prevent every form of technical or analytics processing.

3.5 ​Changes to This Cookie Policy

Renvoi may update this Cookie Policy when website technologies, analytics configurations, or relevant legal requirements change.

Material changes will be reflected in the policy published on this page.

04. Contact information

For questions regarding these policies, the handling of personal information, or the use of our website, please contact:

Renvoi Consultancy for Legal and Economic Research and Education

Website: https://renvoi.org
Email: n.boadu@renvoi.org
Telephone: +233 24 278 0742
Contact Page: https://renvoi.org/contact-us/ 

For further information about personal data protection in Ghana, visit the Data Protection Commission at https://dpc.gov.gh/.

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