Privacy Policy

Paradigm Shift("we", "us", or "our") is a Ghana-based non-profit operating under Phamily Circle. We run entrepreneurship workshops, mentorship, and community encouragement programmes.

This policy explains what personal information we collect through paradigmshiftgh.com, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We aim to be straightforward — if anything here is unclear, please contact us.

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

• Contact details — such as your name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit our contact form or get-involved forms (volunteer, donate, partner, or event interest).
• Technical information — such as browser type, device type, and general usage data if you accept optional analytics cookies.
• Cookie preferences — stored so we remember whether you accepted or declined optional cookies. See our cookie policy.

We do not knowingly collect payment card details through this website. If we add online donation processing in future, we will update this policy before doing so.

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries about volunteering, partnerships, donations, and events
• Coordinate programmes and follow up after workshops or outreach
• Improve our website and understand what content is useful to visitors
• Meet legal or safeguarding obligations where applicable

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your details for unrelated marketing without your consent.

We process personal information where it is necessary to respond to your request, where you have given consent (for example, optional cookies), or where we have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our non-profit work — always balanced against your rights.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us run the website, send email, or analyse site usage — only when needed and under appropriate safeguards.

We may also share information with Phamily Circle and programme partners when you ask to volunteer, partner, or take part in an event we run together.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of our community and programmes.

We keep enquiry and form submissions only as long as needed to respond, coordinate programmes, and maintain reasonable records. Cookie preference data is kept for up to 12 months unless you change or clear it sooner.

You can:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete information where we no longer need it
• Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time via cookie settings
• Object to certain processing where applicable under Ghanaian law

To make a request, email hello@paradigmshiftgh.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Our programmes may involve young people, but this website is not directed at children to submit personal data on their own. If you believe a child has provided us information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Our site may link to social platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube) or embed third-party content. Those services have their own privacy practices, which we do not control.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, but no website or email system can guarantee complete security. Please avoid sending sensitive information unless necessary.

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

Questions about privacy? Email hello@paradigmshiftgh.com, call 059 392 4521, or visit our contact page.

See also our terms of use and cookie policy.