Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01/01/2026
1. Introduction
gh.gold (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users who access and use our platform.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information in accordance with:
The Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana
Applicable data protection and privacy principles
By accessing or using gh.gold, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Visitors to the gh.gold website
Registered users of the gh.gold platform
Participants in structured participation models
Users purchasing jewellery or engaging with licensed operators through the platform
This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from gh.gold.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information only where necessary and proportionate.
3.1 Information You Provide
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth
Government-issued identification (for KYC and compliance)
Address and residency information
Account credentials
Communication or support requests
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the platform, we may collect:
IP address
Device and browser information
Log data and access times
Usage patterns for security and performance
3.3 Transactional & Participation Data
Where applicable, we may record:
Wallet activity
Participation records in structured cycles
Jewellery purchase records
Audit and compliance logs
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
User registration and account management
Identity verification (KYC and compliance checks)
Platform security and fraud prevention
Processing lawful platform activities
Customer support and communications
Regulatory reporting and audit readiness
Improving platform functionality and user experience
We do not use personal data for speculative, unrelated, or undisclosed purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on one or more of the following bases:
User consent
Performance of a contract or service
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
Legitimate platform security and operational interests
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data.
Information may be shared only where necessary with:
Licensed operators participating on the platform
Identity verification and compliance service providers
Payment service providers
Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law
All such sharing is conducted under confidentiality and data protection obligations.
7. Data Storage & Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data, including:
Secure servers and encrypted connections
Access controls and role-based permissions
Audit logs and monitoring
While no system is completely risk-free, we take appropriate steps to reduce unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
Meet legal, regulatory, and audit requirements
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion where legally permissible
Withdraw consent, where applicable
Requests may be subject to legal and regulatory limitations.
10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
gh.gold may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Maintain session integrity
Improve platform performance
Enhance user experience
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Services
The platform may integrate third-party services (e.g. payment providers, verification services).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services, which are governed by their own policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
gh.gold is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
gh.gold
Email: info@bladeandkarat.com
Website: https://gh.gold
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This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).