Privacy policy

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 01, 2025
Company Name: Food GH (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”)
Website: www.foodgh.com


1. Introduction

At Food GH, your privacy matters to us. We are a proudly Ghanaian platform that connects food vendors to hungry customers, partners with reliable motorbike riders for quick deliveries, and offers opportunities to fleet owners and investors to be part of our growing logistics network.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By using our website, mobile application, or any of our services, you agree to the terms described here.


2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our platform, we may collect the following types of information:

A. Food Vendors

  • Business name and registration information

  • Owner or contact person’s name, phone number, and email

  • Location (physical address and GPS coordinates)

  • Menu details, pricing, and media uploads (e.g., images of food)

  • Mobile money or bank account details for payments

B. Customers

  • Full name

  • Contact number and email address

  • Delivery address and real-time location (if you enable it)

  • Order history and food preferences

  • Payment information (handled securely through third-party gateways)

C. Riders and Delivery Personnel

  • Full name, phone number, and identification (ID card or driver's license)

  • Vehicle registration and license details

  • Profile photo

  • GPS location for delivery tracking

  • Bank or mobile money details for receiving earnings

D. Fleet Partners & Investors

  • Name or business entity

  • Contact information

  • Business registration documents

  • Identity verification (e.g., ID, business certificate)

  • Bank details for returns on investment (ROI)

  • Vehicle documents and operations licenses (for fleet owners)

E. Automatically Collected Data

When you interact with our platform, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Device information

  • Location (if enabled)

  • Cookies, session data, and browsing activity


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several important purposes, including:

  • Connecting customers with vendors and delivery personnel

  • Processing and confirming food orders

  • Ensuring smooth and timely deliveries

  • Onboarding and verifying riders, vendors, and partners

  • Managing payments, receipts, and investor returns

  • Sending important updates, alerts, or promotions

  • Improving platform performance and user experience

  • Protecting users from fraud and unauthorized access


4. Sharing of Your Information

We value your privacy. Your personal information is never sold. However, we may share your information:

  • With trusted third-party service providers like payment processors

  • With fleet partners for coordinating deliveries

  • With legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law

  • During business changes such as mergers or restructuring

  • With your direct consent, for services or partnerships you engage in


5. Data Security

Your information is stored securely and handled with care. We use several layers of protection, such as:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption

  • Access control and password protection

  • Regular monitoring of our systems for vulnerabilities

  • Secure storage and data backups

While we take every reasonable step to protect your data, no online platform is completely risk-free. We encourage you to take precautions with your personal credentials as well.


6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfill our service obligations or comply with legal and financial regulations. Once your data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.


7. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your information. Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your account or data

  • Withdraw consent or opt out of marketing messages

  • Limit how certain data is used

To make any such request, simply email us at support@foodgh.com.


8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience by:

  • Remembering your login details or preferences

  • Tracking website usage for analysis

  • Delivering targeted promotions (only if you opt in)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not work properly without cookies enabled.


9. Third-Party Services

Food GH may contain links to or integrations with external platforms, including:

  • Payment gateways (e.g., Paystack, MTN Momo, Hubtel)

  • Logistics tools or delivery software

  • Social media logins and plugins

These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them when engaging with external links.


10. Children’s Privacy

Food GH does not target users under 18 years old, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we find out that we’ve unintentionally collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.


11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or user feedback. Whenever we make a significant change, we’ll notify users on our platform or via email. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Food GH
📧 Email: support@foodgh.com
📞 Phone: 0554951660 / 0546451168
🏢 Location: Asofan, Greater Accra, Ghana


13. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana. By using our services, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of Ghanaian courts in any disputes that may arise.