Website Privacy Policy

The Institute is committed to processing personal information in accordance with applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana, including the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

We seek to process personal information fairly, lawfully, transparently and securely.

The information collected depends on how you interact with our website and services.

Information You Provide

We may collect information including:

• first name and surname;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• age or date of birth where required for an authorised process;
• gender where legitimately required;
• programme or course interests;
• educational or training background where required;
• admissions and registration information;
• information submitted through enquiry or contact forms;
• correspondence with the Institute; and
• other information you voluntarily provide.

Where additional information is required for an online application or registration process, appropriate information should be provided at the point of collection.

Technical Information

When you access the website, certain technical information may automatically be generated, including:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• device type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• date and time of access;
• referral information; and
• website error and security logs.

Personal information may be collected when you:

• complete an online application;
• register for a training programme;
• submit a contact or enquiry form;
• request information about a programme;
• register for an event or activity;
• communicate with the Institute;
• interact with an online service provided through the website; or
• voluntarily provide information to the Institute.

Certain technical information may also be generated automatically when you access the website.

The Institute may process personal information to:

• respond to enquiries;
• process applications and registrations;
• provide programme and training information;
• communicate with prospective trainees and students;
• provide educational, technical and vocational training services;
• communicate with parents or guardians where appropriate;
• administer training programmes and institutional activities;
• provide employment-support or job-placement services where applicable;
• manage partnerships, projects and development initiatives;
• maintain appropriate institutional records;
• operate and improve the website;
• protect the website and users against fraud, misuse and cybersecurity threats;
• comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations; and
• carry out the legitimate educational, vocational, pastoral and administrative functions of the Institute.

Depending on the circumstances, personal information may be processed where:

• you have provided consent;
• processing is necessary to respond to your request;
• processing is necessary to provide an educational or training service;
• processing is required to administer an application or registration;
• processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation;
• processing is necessary to perform a legitimate institutional function;
• processing is necessary to protect legitimate rights or interests; or
• another lawful basis recognised under Ghanaian law applies.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent where applicable.

Don Bosco Technical Training Institute works extensively with young people, trainees and learners.

We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons in accordance with applicable laws of Ghana, institutional policies and Catholic and Salesian child safeguarding principles.

Where a minor provides personal information online, the Institute may require the consent, involvement or verification of a parent, guardian or authorised adult where appropriate.

Where the website provides facilities for online admission enquiry, application or registration, information submitted will be used to:

• evaluate applications;
• verify qualifications and eligibility;
• communicate with applicants;
• administer interviews, aptitude assessments or enrolment; and
• maintain student and training records.

The submission of an online enquiry or application does not create a guaranteed right of admission.

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure the website functions properly;
• enhance security;
• remember user preferences;
• understand how the website is used; and
• improve performance and functionality.

You may configure your browser to decline certain cookies, although this may affect the functioning of certain features of the website.

The Institute does not sell personal information.

Personal information may be disclosed only to:

• authorised staff, instructors and administrators who require the information for institutional duties;
• service providers and technical contractors who support the operation of the website or institutional systems, subject to confidentiality and security obligations;
• educational authorities, examination bodies, regulatory authorities or accreditation bodies where required;
• partner organisations or employers where relevant to internship, apprenticeship or job-placement support, with appropriate consent or legitimate basis;
• professional advisers, auditors and legal advisers where necessary; or
• law enforcement, courts or regulatory bodies where required by law.

The Institute takes reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access;
• accidental loss;
• misuse;
• alteration; or
• unlawful disclosure.

However, no transmission of information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users transmit information at their own risk.

The Institute retains personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• fulfil the purpose for which it was collected;
• maintain appropriate academic, training and institutional records;
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
• resolve disputes; or
• protect legitimate institutional rights.

When information is no longer needed, reasonable steps will be taken to delete, anonymise or securely archive it.

Where website hosting, email services, cloud storage or technical systems are located outside Ghana, personal information may be processed in other jurisdictions.

In such circumstances, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure appropriate safeguards are maintained in accordance with applicable data protection principles.

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to personal information held about you;
• request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• request the deletion of information in certain circumstances;
• object to or request the restriction of certain types of processing; and
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

The Institute may require appropriate identification before responding to a request involving personal information.

Certain rights may be limited where the Institute has a lawful obligation or legitimate reason to retain particular information.

If you believe your personal information has been handled improperly, you may contact Don Bosco Technical Training Institute using the details below.

The Institute may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• legislation and regulatory requirements;
• institutional procedures;
• training programmes;
• website functionality;
• technology; or
• services offered through the website.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

For questions, concerns or requests concerning privacy or personal information, contact: