Privacy Policy

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📜 COSBA Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [07/05/2020]

COSBA is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

 

🔍 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Full name, date of birth, gender

  • Contact details (email, phone number, address)

  • Academic records and qualifications

  • National ID/passport number

  • Payment and billing information

  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

 

🛠️ 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process admissions and enrollment

  • Manage academic records and communications

  • Provide student support and career services

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

🤝 3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Regulatory bodies (e.g., National Accreditation Board)

  • Partner institutions (for joint programs or exchanges)

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support)

  • Law enforcement, if required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

 

🔐 4. Data Security

COSBA implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

 

📅 5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for academic, legal, or operational purposes. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

✅ 6. Your Rights

Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

 

🌐 7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

📞 8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

COSBA Data Protection Officer

POSTAL ADDRESS: P. O. BOX UP 947, KNUST. GHANA

GPS ADDRESS: AK-040-9257

OFFICE LOCATION:  Behind Kumasi Technical University

TELEPHONES:: +233 322 1I94 448,  +233 555 077 777

 

📝 Student Consent Form (Optional)

I hereby consent to COSBA collecting, storing, and processing my personal data for academic and administrative purposes in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Ghana’s Data Protection Act.

Name: ____________________ Signature: ________________ Date: _____________________