1. Introduction

The Narcotics Control Commission (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Contact information (email, phone number, address)

  • Government-issued identification (if required for reporting or legal purposes)

  • Case or incident details (if submitted voluntarily)

B. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (for analytics and security)

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from other law enforcement agencies, government entities, or public records as permitted by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries, tips, or reports

  • To improve website functionality and user experience

  • For law enforcement investigations and public safety purposes

  • To comply with legal obligations and court orders

  • For internal analytics and reporting

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:

  • Other law enforcement agencies (local, state, or federal)

  • Government authorities as required by law

  • Legal representatives in compliance with subpoenas or court orders

  • Trusted service providers assisting with website operations (under confidentiality agreements)

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for law enforcement purposes, legal compliance, or operational needs, in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies in your data

  • Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Opt out of non-essential tracking (e.g., cookies)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., government resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact:

Narcotics Control Commission
6 Ghana Airways Avenue, Airport Residential Area, Accra
+233302761028
odg@ncc.gov.gh

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date.