Green Ghana

Request seedlings & learn to plant. Share pictures and videos of the Green Ghana Day using this incredible Mobile App

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Introducing Green Ghana

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a positive impact? Look no further! Green Ghana, the official mobile application by Forestry Commission, is here to revolutionize the way we connect, share, and contribute to a greener future.

With Green Ghana, you can capture and showcase the beauty of planted seedlings through pictures and videos, inspiring others to join the movement. Our unique social media platform allows you to connect with like-minded individuals, sharing your experiences, knowledge, and enthusiasm for planting trees and preserving nature.

But that's not all - Green Ghana goes beyond just a social media app. With our innovative Google Map feature, you can easily mark the location of your planted seedlings, creating a virtual forest of shared achievements. Imagine the collective impact we can make as we watch the map fill up with markers of success, fostering a sense of community and empowerment.

Join the Green Ghana community today and be part of the green revolution! Together, we can make a lasting difference, one seedling at a time. Download the Green Ghana app now and let's grow a better future for Ghana and the planet.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2023

Forestry Commission ("us", "we", or "our") operates the Green Ghana mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the laws of Ghana.

Developer Information and Privacy Point of Contact

The entity named in the app's Google Play store listing, Forestry Commission, is responsible for the privacy policy. For inquiries or to contact us regarding privacy matters, please use the following details: Developer: Forestry Commission Email: bcarthur.hq@fcghana.org Website: https://www.green-ghana.fcghana.org/ Phone number: +233 24 518 6168

Information Collection and Use

    Personal Data

While using our App, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and location information.

    Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. Usage Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When you access the Service by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile internet browser you use, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service or when you access the Service by or through a mobile device.

User-Provided Information

When you use our App, you may provide us with certain information voluntarily, including when you create an account, request seedlings, post pictures/videos, or interact with other users. We may also collect your location information if you accept the location permissions of the App. This information is used to provide the requested services, improve user experience, and communicate with you.

Use of Personal Information

We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
  • Responding to your inquiries and fulfilling your requests.
  • Communicating with you, including sending important notices and updates.
  • Personalizing your experience and tailoring content to your preferences.
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance the App's functionality.
  • Protecting the security and integrity of the App.
  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Sharing of Personal Information

    We may share your personal information in the following situations:
  • With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service and to contact you.
  • For business transfers: We may share or transfer your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
  • With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
  • With business partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
  • With other users: When you share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside.
  • With your consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

Data Retention and Deletion Policy

  • The Company will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Entity and App Naming in Privacy Policy

  • The entity named in the app's Google Play store listing, Forestry Commission, is mentioned in this privacy policy. The Green Ghana mobile application is also named in the privacy policy.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Business Transactions

  • If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

    • Other legal requirements

    The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

Data Security

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 12. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 12 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers. If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. You may also request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations. To exercise your rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.

Links to other websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • By email: bcarthur.hq@fcghana.org
  • By visiting this page on our website: https://www.green-ghana.fcghana.org/
  • By phone number: +233 24 518 6168

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