Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information Ghana Innovation Journal collects, why we collect it, and how we use it. We believe in transparency and keeping things simple — we collect only what we need and nothing more.
Who We Are
Ghana Innovation Journal ("GIJ", "we", "us", or "our") is a digital media publication covering technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Ghana and Africa. Our website is located at ghanainnovationjournal.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle any information you share with us.
Information We Collect
We only collect information you voluntarily provide to us:
Contact Form: When you fill out our contact form, we receive your name, email address, chosen subject, and message. This information is sent directly to our team via email and is not stored in any database on our servers.
Newsletter Subscription: Our newsletter is managed by Substack (theinnovationspark.substack.com). When you subscribe, your email address is collected and stored by Substack. Please refer to Substack's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.
We do not collect any information automatically through cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics scripts.
How We Use Your Information
Information you submit through our contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.
We may use your contact details to:
— Respond to your message or inquiry
— Follow up on story pitches or partnership discussions
— Send requested information about advertising or collaboration opportunities
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services:
Substack — for newsletter subscriptions. Your subscription data is managed by Substack under their own privacy policy.
WordPress / WPGraphQL — our content management system hosted at cms.ghanainnovationjournal.com. No reader data is shared with or stored in WordPress.
Vercel — our website hosting provider. Vercel may collect basic server logs (IP addresses, request times) for operational purposes under their own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective policies.
Cookies
Ghana Innovation Journal does not currently use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies on this website.
Our site may use essential browser-level storage (such as localStorage) solely to remember your theme preference (light or dark mode). This data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers.
If we introduce any cookies in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice.
External Links
Our articles and pages may contain links to external websites including social media platforms, referenced companies, and partner organisations. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently received information from a child, please contact us at admin@ghanainnovationjournal.com and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
— Request access to any personal information we hold about you
— Request correction of inaccurate information
— Request deletion of your personal information
— Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@ghanainnovationjournal.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Our contact form uses your local email client to send messages directly, meaning your data is not transmitted through or stored on our servers.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: admin@ghanainnovationjournal.com
Website: ghanainnovationjournal.com/contact
Based in: Accra, Ghana