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:
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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:
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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:
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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