Privacy Policy
SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
DEFINITIONS
DATA CONTROLLER
COLLECTION AND USE OF DATA
5.1. Consent
5.2. Types of Data Collected
COMPLIANCE WITH DATA PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
6.1. Privacy by Design
6.2. Privacy by Default
6.3. Purposes of Processing
6.4. Lawfulness of Processing
6.4.1. Legal Obligations
6.4.2. Legitimate Interest
6.5. Data Retention Period
6.6. Data Security
DATA RECIPIENTS
DATA TRANSFER AND COMMUNICATION
8.1. Data Transfer
8.2. Data Communication
RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
9.1. Your Rights
9.2. Exercising Your Rights
APPENDIX: Rights Exercise Form
As part of its activities, the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has initiated the EnGrais project, managed by IFDC-GHANA. The project is implemented in the West African region and two Sahel countries (Mauritania and Chad). The main objective of the project is to increase production and food security by sustainably improving the availability of quality fertilizers, appropriate and affordable use by farmers, with a focus on women and youth. The West Africa Fertilizer and Seed Recommendations Map (FeSeRWAM) was developed to facilitate access to agricultural technology knowledge, contributing to yield increases and agricultural extension efforts.
To achieve the project's goals, particularly the FeSeRWAM map, IFDC-GHANA collects and processes your personal data in accordance with the legal framework of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This document is provided for informational purposes and is intended to explain IFDC-GHANA's principles and commitments regarding the protection of personal data. Specifically, it aims to inform you about:
This Privacy Policy applies to all digital services provided by IFDC-GHANA, regardless of their nature (website, mobile application, and extranets). External links to other organizations/entities related to the EnGrais project may be present on these services for partnership purposes. You can refer to the privacy policies of these other organizations/entities when visiting their websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy policies and content of other sites.
Age Classification: Users must be at least 17 years old to use our services.
Agreement to Terms: By using our services, you must agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA), which includes a clear statement that there is zero tolerance for inappropriate content or abusive users. Any violation may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.
IFDC: INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Headquarters: 46 David Lilienthal Dr., Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (256) 381-6600
Website: www.ifdc.org
Washington, D.C. Office:
IFDC GHANA
In accordance with the GDPR, the International Fertilizer Development Center-GHANA (hereinafter referred to as "IFDC-GHANA"), located at 113A Mbabane Ave, Accra, Ghana, and represented by Dr. Youl SANSAN, EnGrais Project Manager, is designated as the Data Controller.
The Organization may use personal data for the following purposes: to provide and maintain our service, including monitoring the use of our service. The personal data you provide may give you access to different features of the service available to you as a registered user. IFDC-GHANA may combine the information we collect from you or other sources and use the combined information as described in this policy.
5.1. Consent
For the following purposes, the legal basis for processing the user's personal data will be consent. By using IFDC's services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
5.2. Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When using our service, IFDC will collect certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include your geographic location.
Usage Data
Usage data is collected automatically when using the service. When you access the service via a mobile device, we may automatically collect certain information, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, the unique identifier of your mobile device, your mobile device's IP address, your operating system, browser type, version, and internet service provider, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages. We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our service.
If you provide us with additional and optional data beyond those listed above, IFDC-GHANA agrees to use them only to the extent necessary to provide the service. If IFDC-GHANA requests additional data from you, they will clearly inform you of the necessity of collecting such personal data to provide the service. Personal data is collected directly from you and used only for the purposes brought to your attention.
Some services may be used by minors. In such cases, minors under the age of 16 must obtain the consent of their parents or legal representatives.
6.1. Privacy by Design
IFDC and IFDC-GHANA’s digital services incorporate data protection by design at the project's outset. IFDC-GHANA is committed to considering the protection of your personal data and privacy from the design stage of services offered, thereby minimizing the risks of non-compliance with personal data processing. Thus, appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken concerning the purpose sought by IFDC-GHANA in the intended processing. This principle's application allows the implementation of preventive measures to limit the risks to personal data.
6.2. Privacy by Default
IFDC and IFDC-GHANA's digital services ensure, by default, the highest level of personal data protection. IFDC-GHANA implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that, by default, only personal data necessary for the pursued purpose are processed.
6.3. Purposes of Processing
IFDC-GHANA is committed to collecting only data strictly necessary to achieve its objectives.
6.4. Lawfulness of Processing
IFDC-GHANA relies on the following legitimate bases to process personal data:
6.4.1. Legal Obligations
Compliance with anti-money laundering regulations is mandatory for IFDC. In this context, the processing, retention, and transmission of your personal data to the relevant authority, if applicable, comply with legal and regulatory obligations and allow them to fulfill their obligations in this regard.
6.4.2. Legitimate Interest
For the following purposes, the legal basis for processing the user's personal data will be IFDC-GHANA’s legitimate interest:
6.5. Data Retention Period
IFDC-GHANA undertakes to keep your personal data for the time necessary to provide the service, or for the duration of your subscription. Once the personal data is no longer needed for the purposes mentioned, it will be deleted, except for the cases provided by law.
6.6. Data Security
IFDC-GHANA takes all necessary measures to ensure the security of your data and to avoid unauthorized access, loss, theft, or misuse.
The data collected is intended for the internal services of IFDC-GHANA. The data is kept for the time necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
8.1. Data Transfer
IFDC-GHANA processes data within Ghana's territory but may transfer data to processors established outside of Ghana, provided that these transfers guarantee adequate data protection and that the processors comply with the GDPR.
8.2. Data Communication
IFDC-GHANA may be required to disclose your personal data in response to legal obligations or requests from public authorities.
9.1. Your Rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
9.2. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise these rights, you can send your request to IFDC-GHANA at the address provided in this policy. IFDC-GHANA commits to responding to your requests within the legal timeframes.
APPENDIX: Rights Exercise Form
In accordance with the provisions of Book 5 of the Digital Code, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, you can use the attached form in the appendix.