Don Bosco Training Institute Tatale

1. Terms & Agreements

Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: 1 September 2026
Last Updated: 1 September 2026
Jurisdiction: Republic of Ghana

Welcome to the official website of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale (“the Institute”, “we”, “our” or “us”).

These Terms & Agreements govern your access to and use of the Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale website, including information, materials, forms, downloads, links and other online services provided through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Agreements.

Section 011. About Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale is a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution located in Tatale, Northern Region, Ghana.

The Institute provides technical and vocational education and skills development aimed at equipping learners with practical knowledge, technical competencies, employable skills and entrepreneurial capabilities for employment, self-employment and further education.

This website serves as an official digital information and communication platform of the Institute.

Section 022. Purpose of the Website

The website is provided primarily for educational, informational and administrative purposes.

Visitors may use the website to:

obtain information about Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale.
learn about available technical and vocational programmes.
access admissions and application information.
obtain information about academic and practical training activities.
access institutional news, announcements and events.
learn about facilities, projects, achievements and partnerships.
make enquiries or contact the Institute.
access other online services introduced by the Institute.

Information published on this website does not, by itself, constitute an offer of admission, employment, scholarship, sponsorship, contract or other legally binding commitment unless expressly stated by the Institute.

Section 033. Acceptable Use

Users must use the website lawfully and responsibly.

You must not:

use the website for unlawful, fraudulent or malicious activities.
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, servers, databases or administrative systems.
introduce viruses, malware or other harmful software.
interfere with the normal operation or security of the website.
impersonate another person or organisation.
knowingly provide false or misleading information.
collect personal information about another person without lawful authority.
attempt to compromise website accounts or security controls.
improperly extract or scrape information from the website through automated means.
reproduce or commercially exploit protected website content without appropriate permission.

The Institute reserves the right to restrict access where unlawful activity, misuse or attempted security compromise is detected.

Section 044. Admissions and Programme Information

The website may provide information concerning:

programmes and courses.
admission requirements.
application procedures.
academic calendars.
reporting dates.
programme duration.
fees, where applicable.
other educational and training opportunities.

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale makes reasonable efforts to ensure that such information is accurate and current.

However, programmes, admission requirements, fees, dates and applicable educational or government policies may change.

Applicants should verify important admissions and programme information through official Institute communication channels before making significant decisions.

Submission of an application or enquiry does not automatically guarantee admission.

Section 055. Accuracy of Information

The Institute endeavours to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on its website.

However, the Institute does not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current or free from errors.

Information may be corrected, modified, updated or removed when necessary.

Where website information conflicts with an official communication issued by Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale or another competent authority, the relevant official communication shall prevail.

Section 066. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, documents, designs and other original materials appearing on the website belong to Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale, its governing or affiliated bodies, their respective licensors or other identified rights holders.

Website materials may be accessed and used for legitimate personal, educational and non-commercial purposes.

Users may not reproduce, sell, republish, substantially modify or commercially exploit protected materials without appropriate authorisation.

Section 077. Photographs, Videos and Institutional Media

The website may contain photographs, videos and other media featuring students, trainees, instructors, staff and participants in:

practical training activities.
workshops.
competitions and exhibitions.
ceremonies.
institutional programmes.
school events.
other educational activities.

The Institute will endeavour to use such materials responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy, safeguarding and institutional requirements.

Anyone with a legitimate concern regarding identifiable personal information, photographs or videos published on the website may contact the Institute to request a review.

Section 088. Online Forms and Enquiries

The website may provide forms through which users can submit:

general enquiries.
admissions enquiries.
programme enquiries.
contact requests.
applications.
other information.

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted through these forms is accurate.

Users should not knowingly provide another person's personal information without appropriate authority.

Personal information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with the Institute's separate Privacy Policy.

Section 099. External Links

The website may contain links to:

government institutions.
TVET and educational organisations.
development partners.
industry partners.
affiliated organisations.
social-media platforms.
other third-party websites.

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.

Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.

Section 1010. Website Availability and Security

The Institute will take reasonable measures to maintain the availability and security of its website.

However, continuous or uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

The website may occasionally become unavailable because of maintenance, upgrades, technical problems, telecommunications interruptions, cybersecurity incidents or circumstances outside the Institute's reasonable control.

Section 1111. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable Ghanaian law, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale shall not be responsible for indirect or consequential loss resulting solely from:

temporary website unavailability.
reliance on information subsequently amended through an official communication.
third-party websites accessed through external links.
circumstances outside the Institute's reasonable control.
unauthorised or unlawful use of the website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Section 1212. Privacy and Data Protection

Personal information collected through this website will be handled in accordance with the Institute's separate Privacy Policy and applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana.

Users should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the website.

Section 1313. Children and Young Persons

As an educational institution serving young people, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale recognises its responsibility to safeguard children and young persons.

Where appropriate, parental, guardian or authorised adult involvement may be required when collecting or processing personal information concerning a minor.

The Institute will endeavour to handle information concerning young persons responsibly and securely.

Section 1414. Changes to These Terms

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale may revise these Terms & Agreements periodically to reflect changes in:

institutional procedures.
programmes and services.
website functionality.
technology.
legislation.
regulatory requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page together with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Section 1515. Governing Law

These Terms & Agreements shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

Section 1616. Contact Information

For enquiries concerning these Terms & Agreements, contact:

Don Bosco Technical Institute, TataleTataleNorthern Region, Ghana

2. Privacy Policy

Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 September 2026
Last Updated: 1 September 2026
Jurisdiction: Republic of Ghana

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale (“the Institute”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and personal information of students, trainees, prospective students, parents, guardians, staff, instructors, alumni, partners and members of the public who interact with our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, shared and protected when you interact with the Institute through its website and related online services.

Section 011. Data Protection

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale is committed to processing personal information in accordance with applicable laws of the Republic of Ghana, including the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

We seek to process personal information fairly, lawfully, transparently and securely.

Section 022. Information We May Collect

The information collected depends on how you interact with the website.

Information You Provide

We may collect information including:

first name and surname.
email address.
telephone number.
age or date of birth where required.
programme or course interests.
educational background where required.
admissions-related information.
information submitted through contact or enquiry forms.
correspondence with the Institute.
other information you voluntarily provide.

Where additional personal information is required for an online application, registration or student service, appropriate information should be provided at the point of collection.

Technical Information

When you access the website, certain technical information may automatically be generated, including:

IP address.
browser type.
device type.
operating system.
pages visited.
date and time of access.
referral information.
website error or security logs.

Section 033. How We Collect Personal Information

Personal information may be collected when you:

complete an online contact or enquiry form.
request information about programmes.
make an admissions enquiry.
submit an online application where available.
register for an institutional programme or event.
communicate with the Institute.
interact with an online service provided through the website.
voluntarily provide information to the Institute.

Certain technical information may also be generated automatically when you access the website.

Section 044. Why We Use Personal Information

The Institute may use personal information to:

respond to enquiries.
provide programme and admissions information.
process applications where applicable.
communicate with students, trainees and prospective students.
communicate with parents and guardians where appropriate.
provide educational and administrative services.
administer institutional programmes and activities.
maintain appropriate institutional records.
operate, maintain and improve the website.
protect the website against fraud, misuse and cybersecurity threats.
comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
carry out legitimate educational, technical, vocational and administrative functions.

Personal information will not knowingly be used for purposes incompatible with the purpose for which it was originally collected unless permitted or required by law.

Section 055. Lawful Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, personal information may be processed where:

you have provided consent.
processing is necessary to respond to your request.
processing is necessary to provide an educational or administrative service.
processing is required to administer an application or registration.
processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
processing is necessary for a legitimate institutional or public-interest function.
processing is necessary to protect legitimate rights or interests.
another lawful basis recognised under Ghanaian law applies.

Where processing depends on consent, consent may be withdrawn where applicable.

Section 066. Children and Young Persons

Some students, trainees, prospective students and website users may be below 18 years of age.

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale recognises that personal information relating to children and young persons requires appropriate protection.

The Institute will endeavour to collect only information reasonably necessary for legitimate educational, admissions, safeguarding or administrative purposes.

Where appropriate, the involvement or authorisation of a parent, guardian or other authorised adult may be required.

Young users should not submit unnecessary sensitive personal information through general website contact forms.

Section 077. Sensitive Personal Information

Certain educational or administrative processes may require the Institute to process sensitive personal information.

This may include information concerning:

health or disability.
identification documents.
financial information.
other information requiring enhanced protection.

Sensitive information should only be collected where there is a legitimate and lawful reason and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Users should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through general website contact forms.

Section 088. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for:

essential website functionality.
website security.
remembering user preferences.
troubleshooting.
understanding website performance.

Where non-essential analytics, advertising or other tracking technologies requiring consent are introduced, appropriate notice and consent mechanisms should be provided.

Users may manage cookies through their browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Section 099. Sharing Personal Information

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale does not sell personal information collected through its official website.

Where necessary and lawful, information may be shared with:

authorised Institute staff.
relevant government institutions and regulatory authorities.
authorised educational and training partners.
affiliated organisations.
approved technology, website, hosting and communications providers.
authorised industry or development partners where necessary.
professional advisers.
regulators, courts or law-enforcement authorities where disclosure is lawfully required.

Only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose should be shared.

Section 1010. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to government platforms, educational organisations, development partners, affiliated organisations, social-media platforms and other external services.

Third-party organisations may process personal information according to their own privacy policies.

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites that it does not control.

Users should review the privacy policies of external services before providing personal information.

Section 1111. Data Security

The Institute will endeavour to implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against:

unauthorised access.
accidental loss.
misuse.
unlawful processing.
alteration.
unauthorised disclosure.
destruction.

Security measures may include access controls, secure website administration, server protections, software updates, backups and other appropriate safeguards.

No internet-based information system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely free from security risks.

Section 1212. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable:

legal requirements.
educational recordkeeping requirements.
administrative requirements.
safeguarding obligations.
audit requirements.
archival requirements.

Information that is no longer required should be securely deleted, anonymised or otherwise appropriately managed.

Section 1313. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and other applicable requirements, individuals may have the right to:

be informed about how their personal information is processed.
request access to personal information held about them.
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
object to certain processing.
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
request appropriate action concerning information being processed unlawfully.
raise concerns about how their personal information has been handled.

The Institute may require appropriate identification before responding to a request concerning personal information.

Certain rights may be subject to lawful limitations where the Institute has an obligation or legitimate reason to retain particular information.

Section 1414. Data Protection Complaints

If you believe your personal information has been handled improperly, you may contact Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale so that the matter can be reviewed.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ghana in accordance with applicable Ghanaian law.

Section 1515. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tatale may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

legislation and regulatory requirements.
institutional procedures.
programmes and services.
website functionality.
technology.