Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide.
• Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, and preferences.
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, interests, and background information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with us, including emails and messages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide Services: Process donations, manage volunteer activities, and deliver our programs.
• To Communicate: Send updates, newsletters, and information about our work.
• To Improve: Enhance our website, services, and program effectiveness.
• To Comply: Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• To Protect: Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our systems.

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with operations (payment processing, email delivery, etc.).
• With Partners: Trusted partner organizations working on similar missions, with your consent.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption: Secure encryption for data transmission.
• Access Control: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices.
• Training: Staff training on data protection and privacy.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your information for certain purposes.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Understand how you interact with our website.
• Improve our website's functionality and performance.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@jeewagfoundation.org
• Phone: +256771960688
• WhatsApp: +256771960688
• Address: Mukono Kisoga village, Uganda