Privacy Policy

IP Shield Africa Ghana Limited is committed to protecting your privacy
and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and
safeguard your data in accordance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act.


Last Updated: November 14, 2025 |
Effective Date: January 1, 2024


1. Introduction

IP Shield Africa Ghana Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects
your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your
personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or
interact with us, and tell you about your privacy rights and how
the law protects you.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address,
    phone number, mailing address
  • Business Information: Company name, job
    title, industry, business address
  • Service Information: Details about IP assets,
    invention disclosures, trademark applications
  • Communication Records: Emails, phone calls,
    meeting notes, and other correspondence
  • Financial Information: Payment details,
    billing address, transaction history
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser
    type, device information, usage data


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:


Service Delivery
  • Providing IP protection services
  • Filing trademark and patent applications
  • Legal consultation and advice
  • Document preparation and filing


Communication
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Providing case updates
  • Sending service notifications
  • Marketing communications (with consent)


4. Information Sharing and Disclosure


Important: We never sell your personal
information to third parties.

We may share your personal information in the following
circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties
    who help us deliver our services (e.g., patent offices,
    trademark registries, translation services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law,
    court order, or government request
  • Professional Advisers: With lawyers, bankers,
    auditors, and insurers
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any
    merger, sale of company assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for
    specific purposes


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures
to protect your personal information against unauthorized
access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and storage
encryption for sensitive data.

Access Control

Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know
basis.

Regular Updates

Regular security assessments and staff training.


6. Your Rights

Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you have the following rights
regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your
    personal data
  • Right of Rectification: Request correction of
    inaccurate data
  • Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your
    data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request
    limitation on data use
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer
    of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your
    data


7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to
exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection
Officer:

Data Protection Officer


Name: Sarah Mensah, Esq.


Email:
privacy@ipshieldghana.com


Phone: +233 (0) 50 123 4567

Office Address

IP Shield Africa Ghana Limited
123 Liberation Road
Accra Central
Greater Accra, Ghana