Terms and conditions

This page states the terms and conditions under which you (the visitor) may visit this website.

Please read the terms and conditions carefully. If you do not agree the terms and conditions, please do not use this website. Your use of this website constitutes your acceptance these terms and conditions.

This website, www.star-ghana.org, is supported by funding from UK aid from the Department for International Development, DANIDA, and the EU. Christian Aid has been appointed to manage the programme.

STAR-Ghana reserves the right to replace or modify these terms and any linked policies at any time without notice. Your continued use of the website after any such replacement or modification constitutes acceptance of the relevant changed or new terms of use.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@star-ghana.org.

Use

This website is intended to provide information about the STAR-Ghana programme.

You must not use this website fraudulently or for any unlawful purpose of harming or attempting to harm minors in any way or to transmit or procure the sending of spam.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information on the site is up-to-date and correct, but we cannot guarantee that it is 100% free of inaccuracies, errors or omissions.

In particular, where information is provided to or compiled by STAR-Ghana, we endeavour to ensure that it is complete and accurate, but we cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions or errors attributable to the author of such material. We do not accept liability (as far as permitted by law) for any loss arising from use of or reliance on information or links included in the website.

Security rules

Visitors are prohibited from (a) using the website fraudulently or for any unlawful purpose, (b) harming or attempting to harm any individual or group through the site, (c) transmitting or procuring the sending of spam, (d) transmitting any data, sending or uploading any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware or other programs that could harm computer software or hardware.

Accessibility statement

The STAR-Ghana programme is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability. www.star-ghana.org complies with double-A standard of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Adherence to these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Copyright

All elements of this website are the property of STAR-Ghana. Inappropriate alterations of material or any other improper use of assets found on this website is strictly prohibited. No part of the website can be reproduced without the prior written permission of STAR-Ghana, unless it is for personal and non-commercial use. Requests for permission may be sent via email.

By making a contribution (including text, photographs, video, or audio) to the site you agree to grant to STAR-Ghana, Christian Aid, DFID, DANIDA and the EU free of charge, permission to use the material, including modifying and adapting for operational and editorial reasons. STAR-Ghana grants to DFID, DANIDA and the EU worldwide licence to use all materials and contributions.

Privacy and cookies

STAR-Ghana is committed to protecting your privacy. We aim to ensure that any information you give us is held securely and safely. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use and store your personal information, and what that might mean for you.

Cookies

This website collects and stores information when you visit, through cookies*. The information collected includes:

• Name of the domain from which you entered the internet (for example, ‘XYZcompany.com’).
• IP address of the user.
• Date and time you accessed our site.
• Pages you visited.

This information is collected in aggregate form and is anonymous. The data helps us in future website development and allows us to understand how visitors use the site.

Form submissions

Any information submitted to us through an online response form on the site will be used by staff at STAR-Ghana to respond to your query. We never release personal details to any company, organisation or individual without your prior consent, except as required by law or similar circumstances. However, as with any internet transmission that is not encrypted, the risk of disclosure to unintended third parties does exist.

^*A cookie is an alphanumeric text file that is sent from a website and stored on your computer’s hard drive by your web browser. Cookies allow a website to remember who you are, so that when you visit again it recognises you as a visitor and can help you with personalised information while filling out forms or signing in. Most browsers allow you to turn off the cookie function. To do this, look at the help menu on your browser.