Privacy Policy for Graphic Newsplus

Graphic NewsPlus (GNP) is one of the brands under the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL, we, us, or our) stable of brands. The GNP provides electronic copies of the company's newspapers and videos, and podcasts recorded by the GCGL during its work. GNP is accessible from graphicnewsplus.com and the Apple and Google Play stores.

 One of the main priorities of the firm is the privacy of our visitors (you). This Privacy Policy document, thus, explains what personal information the GCGL collects, uses, shares, records, or processes. This policy also describes how the collected data is utilised.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities. It is valid for visitors to our website and allied Apps regarding the information they share and collect in Graphic NewsPlus. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator.

Consent

By using our website or allied Apps, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Scope

Please read this policy carefully. It explains the types of information we may collect about you, the purposes for and methods by which we collect it, and (where applicable) the lawful basis on which we do so, as well as information about data retention, your rights and how to contact us. This policy covers our online data processing activities, including information collected through our various products.

Please note that we may combine information that we collect via one source (e.g. a website) with information we collect via another source (e.g. a mobile app), including data possibly collected by a third party (as further described below). Please note that any processing of your personal information by a third party is not subject to this Privacy Policy, so carefully check all relevant terms and conditions before agreeing to them.

Information we collect

The personal information you are asked to provide and the reasons you are asked to provide it will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.

When you register for an Account or sign-up for a product, we may ask for your contact information, including full name, company name, country of location, email address, password, and telephone number. We may also require how you got to hear about us or the product you are subscribing for.

When you purchase a product, our third parties may capture credit card or mobile money details for transaction verification. GCGL may also process information about trial periods, redemptions of rewards or promotions, periods without an active subscription, payment history and any missed payments.

GCGL may collect data on any interaction with our products,  including papers and stories read, app preferences, and other relevant information.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and apps
  • Improve, personalise, and expand our website and apps for improved services
  • Understand and analyse how you use our website
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the product and for marketing and promotional purposes
    • The GCGL will endeavour not to break any laws or be a nuisance for marketing purposes.
  • Send you emails
  • Provide customer service
  • Comply with legal obligations as may become necessary
  • Find and prevent fraud
  • Wish you well on memorable occasions

Log Files

Graphic NewsPlus follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites and Apps. All hosting companies do this and are a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of the data is to analyse trends, administer the site, track users' movement on the website, and gather demographic information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, Graphic NewsPlus uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information, including visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The data is used to optimise the users' experience by customising our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.

For more general information on cookies, please read the Cookies article on Generate Privacy Policy website.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.website.com and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Our Advertising Partners

Some of the advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners are listed below. Each of our advertising partners has its Privacy Policy for its policies on user data. For easier access, we hyperlinked to their Privacy Policies below.

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Graphic NewsPlus.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Graphic NewsPlus, which are sent directly to users' browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or personalise the advertising content you see on websites you visit.

Note that Graphic NewsPlus has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Graphic NewsPlus's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about opting out of specific options.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, check on the browsers' respective websites.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

Request that a business that collects a consumer's data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a company has collected about consumers.

Request that a business deletes any personal data about the consumer that a company has collected.

Request that a business that sells a consumer's data not sell the consumer's personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, don't hesitate to contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We want to make sure you are fully aware of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you think is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data collected to another organisation or directly to you under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, don't hesitate to contact us at dataenquiry@graphicnewsplus.com or dataenquiry@graphic.com.gh.

Children's Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Graphic NewsPlus does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best to promptly remove such information from our records.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at support@graphicnewsplus.com or newplus@graphic.com.gh.

Update Notification

From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you about any material changes by placing a notice on our sites. We encourage you to periodically check back and review this policy so that you are up to date.