Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 24, 2026

1. Introduction

GIWU Construction and Trading Co. Ltd ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website giwuconstruction.com (the "Site") and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Complete our contact form
Request a quote or consultation
Subscribe to our newsletter
Send us an email
Call us by phone

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name
Project details and requirements
Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Geographic location (approximate)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site (Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and conversion tracking (Google Ads)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send you project quotes and proposals
To improve and optimize our Site and services
To analyze website usage and trends
To send marketing communications (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations
To prevent fraud and enhance security
To track conversions for advertising purposes

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Companies that assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business (hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication
Firewalls and intrusion detection

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at sales@giwuconstruction.com.

7. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

We process your data based on your consent or legitimate business interests
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
We retain your data only as long as necessary

8. Data Retention

We 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 by law. Typically:

Contact form submissions: 2 years
Email communications: 2 years
Analytics data: 26 months
Marketing data: Until you opt out

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: sales@giwuconstruction.com
Phone: +233 243 533 042
Address: Mango Lane, Tema Comm. 12, Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

14. Cookie Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.