Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01.01.2025
Uganda Village Project (“UVP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, donation/payment information, and communication preferences, when you voluntarily provide them.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other analytical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only where we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- Your consent Performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations) Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, communicating organizational updates)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Send you updates, newsletters, and event invitations (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Analyze website traffic and improve functionality
- Fulfill any other purpose disclosed to you at the time your data was collected
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements and only for the purposes described above.
International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA/UK, including Uganda. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.
Data Security
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Request transfer of your data to another service (“data portability”)
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.
If you are located in the EEA/UK and believe that we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Website Disclaimer
Effective Date: 01.01.2025
The information provided by Uganda Village Project (“UVP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) on this website is for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.
Under no circumstance shall UVP be liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided. Your use of the site and your reliance on any information is solely at your own risk.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties. Such links are provided only for convenience. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party sites.
We reserve the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the content at any time without prior notice.
If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.