Effective Date: 2024-12-01
NOTE: The Jalwiny Development Initiative (JDI) privacy policy (Our policy) below reflects our commitment to protecting the privacy of our users in line with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, and the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021:
Introduction
Jalwiny Development Initiative (JDI) values your privacy and is dedicated to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website [https://jaldevinitiative.com/]. We adhere to the principles and requirements set forth in the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, and the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021.
1. Information We Collect
JDI may collect the following categories of personal data:
– Personal Identification Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide through our website’s forms or communications.
– Technical Data: Information including your IP address, browser type, browser version, time zone setting, and other relevant technical details.
– Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your data for various purposes, including:
– To provide and maintain our website and services.
– To inform you about updates, news, and events related to JDI.
– To analyze and improve our website and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
JDI processes personal data following the legal bases defined in the Data Protection and Privacy Act and the Regulations:
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for processing your data.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under an agreement with you.
– Legal Compliance: As required by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
– To authorized third-party service providers who assist in our operations and agree to maintain confidentiality.
– To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, safety, or property, and those of others.
5. Data Security
JDI implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. We regularly review our security practices to ensure ongoing protection of your information.
6. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with our legal obligations. Once the data is no longer necessary, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Under the Data Protection and Privacy Act and Regulations, you have the following rights:
– Right to Access: You can request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and obtain access to it.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on the processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time where we are processing your data based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Address: Jalwiny Development Initiative (JDI), P.O Box 165, Paidha- Zombo District, East Africa, Uganda
Email: jaldevtinitiative@gmail.com
Phone: +256772962291 | +256752962291