Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Michael Stevens Consulting Ghana ("we," "our," "us") is dedicated to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of the personal and professional data entrusted to us. In our capacity as a multidisciplinary management, financial, and HR consulting firm based in Achimota, Accra, we process personal information in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana and global data security best practices.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard data when you visit our website, submit recruitment inquiries, request HR outsourcing services, or interact with our payroll administration systems.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you under the following circumstances:

• Consultation Requests: When you complete the Request Consultation form, we collect your name, business email address, phone number, company name, and details regarding your service requirements.
• Candidate Submissions: For Executive Search and Recruitment services, we collect candidate curriculum vitae (CVs), qualifications, contact details, salary histories, and reference assessments.
• Client Portals & Payroll: When administering corporate payroll, we process employee identification details, bank account numbers, SSNIT registration numbers, monthly tax ratings, and basic salary records.
• Digital Correspondence: When you interact with our staff via email or WhatsApp (027 831 0516).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to perform professional consulting operations, including:

• Fulfilling requests for management, financial structure, and HR advisory evaluations.
• Matching prospective job candidates with job vacancies for executive recruitment.
• Managing payroll calculations, monthly tax deductions (PAYE), and pension fund filings (SSNIT) for outsourcing clients.
• Maintaining client service standards, joint planning, and continuous performance evaluations.
• Responding to messages, inquiries, and customer support queries.

4. Data Security and Protection

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. All corporate servers and databases are protected by multi-factor authentication, advanced firewall setups, and secure encryption layers.

Access to sensitive financial, payroll, and personal files is strictly restricted to designated advisors and consultants who require the data to perform their administrative tasks.

5. Candidate CV Database Retention

In our recruitment division, we maintain a secure database of prospective candidate profiles. When you submit your resume, it remains in our database to support executive placement for suitable roles. You reserve the right to request the deletion or update of your resume at any time by contacting our Accra office.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. We only share information with third parties in the following specific circumstances:

• With your explicit consent (e.g., presenting a candidate's CV to an hiring manager for recruitment).
• With certified statutory institutions in Ghana (e.g., Ghana Revenue Authority, SSNIT) for payroll tax compliance.
• Where legally required to comply with court orders, regulatory inquiries, or investigations.

7. Contact and Support

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights under Ghanaian law, or wish to request data access/deletion, please contact us:

Michael Stevens Consulting Ghana
Gina Villa, 1 Kingfisher Street, Achimota, Accra, Ghana
Email: info@michaelstevensconsulting-gh.com
Tel: 0302 983 883 / 0277964223