Privacy Policy - Land Indenture System

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information in the Land Indenture System

Overview
Data Collection
Your Rights
Last updated: October 15, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the Land Indenture System. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our system.

By using the Land Indenture System, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described in this Privacy Policy, you should not use our system.

Note: This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our Land Indenture System and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using the Land Indenture System, including:

Personal Information
  • Full name and contact details
  • Identification numbers and account information
  • Photographs for identification purposes
  • Gender and nationality
  • Phone numbers and regional identity
Land Information
  • Land size, location, and digital address
  • Purchase dates and lease duration
  • Land status images and related documentation
  • Stool information and related details
Chief Information
  • Chief names and photographs
  • Chief station details
  • Stool names and abbreviations

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  1. To create and manage land indentures: Processing and storing your land indenture information for official records.
  2. To verify identity and ownership: Using photographs and personal details to confirm identities and land ownership.
  3. To communicate with you: Sending important updates about your land indenture status.
  4. To improve our services: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance system functionality.
  5. To comply with legal obligations: Maintaining records as required by land administration laws.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With government land administration agencies as required by law
  • With stool authorities and traditional leaders for verification purposes
  • When required by legal process or to protect our rights
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Regular security assessments and updates

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Land indenture records are typically retained indefinitely as they form part of official land administration records, but we regularly review our data retention practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request copies of your personal information.
  • Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
  • Restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Object to processing: You can object to our processing of your personal information.
  • Data portability: You can request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

The Land Indenture System may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our system is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: privacy@landsecretariat
  • By phone: +233 548 916 278
  • By visiting this page on our website:www.landsecretariat.biz
  • By mail: Land Administration Office, Wj 520 weija-Accra, Ghana