Effective Date: 15th August 2021
Last Updated: 23rd August 2021
Senatus of Uganda (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the “Platform”).
By accessing or using the Senatus of Uganda Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
We don’t collect any personal information.
a. Automatically Collected Information (App & Website)
- Usage Data: Pages or screens visited, time spent, features used, and navigation paths.
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Improve Our Services: Analyze usage trends, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
- For Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, or other security issues.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Fulfill legal requests or regulatory requirements in Uganda or other applicable jurisdictions.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (where required by law)
We use your information based on:
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our platform, preventing robots).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell any information. We may share your information in the following limited situations:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Affiliates: With other organizations under the Senatus of Uganda umbrella, for administrative or operational purposes.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation (e.g., to comply with Ugandan data protection laws).
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your data.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (including Uganda under applicable data protection laws), you may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access our Platform from outside Uganda, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Uganda or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to external websites or services (e.g., social media, event ticketing). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Posting the new policy on the Platform.
- Displaying an in-app notice (for mobile app users).
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were last made. Your continued use of the Platform after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Senatus of Uganda
Email: senatusofuganda@gmail.com