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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2023

Welcome to the website of the IAWJ Ghana Chapter  (https://iawjghana.org/). This Cookie Policy is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about the cookies we use, the reasons for their use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. In addition, this policy underscores our commitment to adhering to data protection laws in Ghana and other data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or disable them. Please note that some functionalities on our website may not work properly without cookies.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering user preferences, analyzing site traffic, and facilitating a personalized browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies Used

  1. Session Cookies
    We use session cookies to enhance your experience during the registration process on our website. These cookies are temporary and are cleared immediately after the registration process is completed. They are essential for the proper functioning of our registration system.
  2. Payment Processing
    During the registration process, personal details are collected, and payment may be required. Cookies may be used to support the payment processing functionality, ensuring a smooth and secure transaction. These cookies do not store sensitive payment information but are crucial for the completion of the payment process.
  3. Cloudflare Turnstile
    Our website utilizes Cloudflare Turnstile, a security feature provided by Cloudflare, to protect against online attacks. This may involve the use of cookies to detect and mitigate potential security threats. The information collected by Cloudflare Turnstile cookies is used for security purposes and does not identify individual users.

3. Cookie Duration

The session cookies used for registration purposes have a maximum lifespan of 5 days. After this period, they are automatically cleared from your device to ensure the security and privacy of your data.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies for analytics and performance tracking. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through the site. However, we do not use third-party cookies for targeted advertising.

5. Data Protection Laws of Ghana

Our data processing practices comply with the data protection laws of Ghana, ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with legal requirements.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the ability to manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is sent. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website, particularly during the registration process.

7. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at [[email protected]]

Thank you for visiting https://iawjghana.org/ and for taking the time to review our Cookie Policy.