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Privacy policy

Effective date: July 2026 · Based on the University’s published privacy statement on central.edu.gh, restated for this website.

At Central University, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect information provided by students, faculty, staff, visitors and others associated with the University.

1. Information collection and use

1.1 Personal information

We may collect names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact details when you interact with us, apply for admission, register for courses, use our services, or take part in events. We may use this information for admissions, academic records, communication, research and administrative functions.

1.2 Sensitive information

We may collect sensitive information — including financial details, health records and demographic data — only when necessary and with appropriate consent, and we treat it with strict confidentiality.

2. Sharing and disclosure

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help deliver University services. Those providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may use the information only for specified purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or valid legal process.

3. Data security

We implement physical, technical and administrative safeguards against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction, and review those measures regularly.

4. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes collected, to meet legal obligations, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

5. Website and cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic and personalise content. By continuing to use the site after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to cookie use as described here. You can clear cookies in your browser at any time.

• Essential — remember preferences such as cookie acceptance.
• Analytics — understand how pages are used so we can improve recruitment and services (when analytics is enabled in production).

6. Third-party links

We link to University systems (for example SIP, VCampus, Student Finance, the eligibility checker and the online application) and other external sites. Their privacy practices are their own — review their policies when you leave this site.

7. Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to legal and academic record-keeping requirements. Contact us using the details below.

8. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Governing law

This policy is governed by the laws of Ghana, including applicable data protection requirements.