Privacy Policy
Insight Ghana is committed to protecting the privacy of its audience, contributors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or interact with our services. We handle personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical journalism standards.
About Insight Ghana
Insight Ghana is an independent digital news and information platform that publishes news, analysis, and commentary on national, regional, and international issues. References in this policy to “Insight Ghana”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to Insight Ghana and its associated digital platforms.
Our website address is: https://insightghana.com.gh
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you submit comments, contact us through forms, subscribe to newsletters, or engage with our content. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. We may also collect technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and interaction data, which helps us understand how our platform is used and how it can be improved.
How We Use Personal Information
Personal information collected by Insight Ghana is used to publish and manage content, respond to enquiries, moderate comments, manage subscriptions, improve user experience, analyse audience engagement, ensure website security, and comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Where applicable, information may also be processed for journalistic, editorial, and public interest purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of user consent, legitimate interests related to journalism and media operations, compliance with legal obligations, and the performance of services requested by users. Our legitimate interests include providing reliable news, maintaining platform integrity, and improving editorial and digital services.
Comments and Public Interaction
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help with spam detection and platform security. An anonymised string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy applies to this process.
Cookies and Online Technologies
Insight Ghana uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, analyse traffic, and understand user behaviour. Cookies help us improve content relevance and site performance. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers for analytics, email distribution, content hosting, and technical support. These providers process personal data only on our instructions and are required to apply appropriate safeguards in line with data protection laws.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Insight Ghana does not sell or trade personal information. Personal data may be disclosed only where required by law, necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of users, or when working with service providers under strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. While we take data security seriously, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you may have the right to access your personal data, request corrections, request deletion, object to certain forms of processing, or withdraw consent where applicable. Requests relating to personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
Children’s Privacy
Insight Ghana does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen. Where such information is identified, it will be deleted unless parental or guardian consent has been obtained.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, editorial practices, or technological developments. Any updates will be published on this page, and the revision date will be updated accordingly.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: Info@insightghana.com.gh
Organisation: Insight Ghana
Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Insight Ghana website and its associated digital platforms. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
Use of the Website
The website is provided for lawful, personal, and non-commercial use. Users agree not to use the website in any way that may disrupt its operation, compromise its security, or infringe the rights of others. Any misuse of the platform may result in restricted access or legal action where appropriate.
Editorial Content and Accuracy
Insight Ghana strives to ensure that information published on the website is accurate, fair, and responsibly reported. However, news content may change over time as new information becomes available. We do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, or free from error, and we reserve the right to update, amend, or remove content at any time without notice.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content published on Insight Ghana, including articles, text, images, videos, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the intellectual property of Insight Ghana unless otherwise stated. Content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, or exploited for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Limited quotation for non-commercial, educational, or journalistic purposes is permitted provided proper attribution is given to Insight Ghana.
User Contributions and Comments
Where users are permitted to comment or submit content, they are solely responsible for the material they provide. Insight Ghana reserves the right to moderate, edit, remove, or decline to publish any user-generated content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate. User submissions do not reflect the views of Insight Ghana.
Third-Party Links and Content
The website may contain links to third-party websites or content for informational purposes. Insight Ghana does not control or endorse these external sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Accessing third-party links is done at the user’s own discretion.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
Insight Ghana may publish advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional material. Sponsored or paid content will be clearly identified in line with ethical journalism standards. Insight Ghana is not responsible for the claims, products, or services offered by advertisers.
Privacy and Data Protection
The collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in that policy.
Availability of the Website
While we aim to ensure continuous access to the website, Insight Ghana does not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Access may be suspended temporarily or permanently for maintenance, technical issues, or other operational reasons.
Changes to These Terms
Insight Ghana reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Ghanaian courts.