Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Union of Informal Workers Associations (UNIWA) website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you fill out membership forms or contact us.
2. Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
3. Financial Information: Payment details for membership dues, donations, or event registrations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

1. To process membership applications and manage member accounts.
2. To communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives.
3. To process payments for dues, donations, or services.
4. To improve website functionality and user experience.
5. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing Your Information

UNIWA does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

1. With service providers who assist in processing payments or managing communications.
2. With government or legal entities as required by law.
3. With partner organizations for collaborative programs, with your consent.

Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

1. Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2. Correction: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
3. Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
4. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
5. Data Portability: Request to transfer your data to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@uniwaghana.org.

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and user experience. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation.
2. Analytics Cookies: To analyze website usage and improve performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. UNIWA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing your personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

Contact Us

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

• Email: info@uniwaghana.org
• Office Location: 5th floor, Room No. 2, Hall of Trade Unions, TUC Headquarters, Accra.
• Website: https://uniwaghana.org

Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring your privacy and security.