1. Data Controller by Jurisdiction
PerAnkh operates through jurisdiction-specific entities to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Ghana
For users and institutions located in Ghana, the Data Controller is:
- Darrel Technologies Ltd
Nigeria
For users and institutions located in Nigeria, the Data Controller is:
- PerAnkh Limited
Each entity determines the purposes and means of processing personal data within its territory.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Institution details (where applicable)
- Profile information (skills, certifications, portfolio uploads, and related content)
- Usage data (such as actions taken on the Platform)
- IP address and device information
- Communications with us (including support messages)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily submit it as part of your profile or content.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate institutional onboarding and participation
- Enable skill showcasing, verification, and visibility features
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
- Provide user support and respond to requests
- Protect the Platform against fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on jurisdiction and the context of processing, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent: where you have provided consent for specific processing activities
- Contractual necessity: where processing is required to provide the services you request
- Legitimate interest: where processing supports Platform operations, safety, and improvement in a way that does not override your rights
- Legal obligation: where we must process data to comply with applicable laws
5. Data Storage & Hosting
PerAnkh infrastructure is hosted in GDPR-compliant European data centers.
Our hosting and infrastructure providers act as Data Processors under written contracts and are permitted to process personal data only on our documented instructions.
Data may be stored outside Ghana or Nigeria, but remains governed by applicable local data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide and maintain the Platform
- Meet contractual and operational requirements
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
You may request account deletion at any time, subject to legal or legitimate retention requirements.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data only where necessary, including:
- With institutional partners: where required for participation, verification, or reporting within a pilot or program
- With service providers: who support hosting, analytics, communications, and security under contractual safeguards
- For legal reasons: where required by law, lawful request, or to protect rights and safety
8. Data Security
We apply technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and the risks involved, including:
- Encryption in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure data storage and access controls
- Role-based permissioning for administrative access
- Logging and monitoring for security events
- Incident response and breach management processes
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to lawful limits)
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
Ghana: Data Protection Commission
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Commission
10. Children's Data
PerAnkh may be used by learners in educational settings. Where users are under 18, parental and/or institutional consent may be required depending on applicable law and the nature of the program.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will publish the updated version on this page and update the Effective Date where applicable.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact the relevant Data Controller:
Ghana
Darrel Technologies Ltd
Email: contact@dtechghana.com
Nigeria
PerAnkh Limited
Email: privacy@perankh.africa