Last Updated: March 2026
Ghana Student Portal ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website student.ciescy.com (and related subdomains). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment.
- Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To improve, personalize, and expand our content
- To understand and analyze how you use our website
- To develop new features, functionality, and content
- To communicate with you — for updates, newsletters, responses to inquiries
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent technical issues or fraud
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect and process data:
- Google AdSense: We display ads served by Google. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Newsletter/Email: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely and used only to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website (hosting, analytics)
- When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ghana Student Portal, our users, or the public
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications (use the unsubscribe link in our emails)
- The right to opt out of personalized advertisements (via Google Ads Settings)
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@ghstudentsportal.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us Page