Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 22, 2026
Economic Fighters League ("Fighters," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, gender, and national identification number.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address, and region/constituency.
- Membership Information: Membership status, date of joining, chapter/constituency affiliation, and membership ID.
- Financial Information: Donation amounts, dues payments, payment methods, and transaction history.
- Communication Data: Messages you send through our contact forms or WhatsApp channels.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and manage your membership registration and status.
- To record and track dues payments and donations.
- To communicate with you about events, announcements, and organizational activities.
- To issue membership identification cards.
- To administer chapters and constituencies.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information through membership registration or donations.
- Legitimate Interest: To operate and manage the organization, communicate with members, and pursue our mission.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Ghana.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing our database, or processing payments, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Organizational Purposes: With chapter and constituency leaders for legitimate organizational coordination, limited to information necessary for their roles.
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS technology.
- Secure password-protected access to our management systems.
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
- Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and organizational obligations.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including session management and authentication.
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including WhatsApp and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Economic Fighters League
- info@economicfighters.org
- +233 557 007 732
- Accra, Republic of Ghana
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana, including the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).