Meridian Brief respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. We comply with Ghana’s Data Protection Act (2012) as well as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how you can control your information.
- Information We Collect:
- Subscription and Contact Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us (for example, by email or forms), we collect your name and email address (and any other details you provide).
- Usage and Technical Data: We automatically collect data about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent, IP address, and browser type. This helps us improve the site and its content.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and track site usage. A cookie is a small file stored on your browser or device. This includes first-party cookies (necessary for basic functions) and third-party cookies (for analytics or ads). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
- How We Use Your Data:
- We use your email to send the Meridian Brief newsletter and important updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email.
- We analyze website and newsletter usage to improve our content. For example, we use tools like Google Analytics and email marketing platforms (which comply with data protection laws) to see which topics interest readers.
- We do not sell or share your personal data with outside marketers.
- Your Rights: Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act and the GDPR, you have rights over your personal information. You can request to access or correct your data, ask us to delete or restrict processing, or object to direct marketing. For example, you can unsubscribe or opt out of marketing communications at any time. To exercise these rights or with any privacy questions, contact us (see below).
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing. A cookie stores information about your visit. You can delete or block cookies in your browser; however, this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.
- Third-Party Services: Our website may use third-party services like Google Analytics, Mailchimp (for newsletters), or payment processors. These services have their own privacy policies. We ensure they follow relevant data protection regulations. We are not responsible for their actions or policies.
- Data Security: We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. We store your information on secure servers and limit access to those who need it.
- Contact: If you have any questions about our privacy practices or want to make a request about your data, please email us at [email protected] or use our Contact page. You can also address privacy complaints to the Data Protection Commission of Ghana (dpc.gov.gh).
Last updated: June 2025