Privacy Policy
1. Effective Date
01 September, 20232. Scope of the Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, hold, use, and disclose the personally identifiable information you provide physically, on our website, and how we protect that information.3. Commitment to Privacy
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION values and respects the privacy of the people we deal with. HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019.4. Definition of Personal Information
Personal information is information that individually identifies you, including but not limited to, your nationality, age, and contact details, any identifying number assigned to you, name, telephone, e-mail address, and comments, among others.5. Dependence on Your Interaction
The personal information we collect about you depends on the nature of your dealings with us or what you choose to share with us.6. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We collect your personal information to enable us deliver our services adequately to our partners and beneficiaries. Generally, we use your personal information for administrative and communication purposes.7. How Personal Information is Collected
We collect your personal information directly from you when you:- Interact with us over the phone
- Interact with us in person
- Interact with us online
- Participate in surveys or questionnaires
- Attend a HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION event
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Apply for a position with us as an employee, contractor, or volunteer
- Through cookies from your browser
- Through our website, applications, and other e-channels
8. Uses of Personal Information
We use personal information for many purposes in connection with our functions and activities, including:- Providing you with information or services that you request from us
- Improving the quality of the services we offer
- Internal administrative purposes
- Contracts, payments, and other lawful activities in compliance with the laws of Uganda
9. Confidentiality
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION recognizes the importance as well as confidentiality of your personal information and will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information that we hold about you is kept confidential and secure.10. Protection Measures
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of partners, beneficiaries, communities, and stakeholders. We will maintain appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of your personal data. Personal information will not be made available to anyone unless permitted or required to do so by law. The information you provide to us will not be sold, rented, or provided to unauthorized third parties.11. Disclosure of Personal Information
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION shall not disclose personal information from Users unless the User consents thereto.12. Use of Non-Specific Information
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION may compile, use, and share any information that does not relate to any specific user.13. Ownership of Non-Personal Information
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION owns and retains all rights to non-personal statistical information collected and compiled by HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION.14. Information from Third Parties
Collecting personal information from third parties15. Data Retention
We will not keep your personal information for longer than necessary for the efficient delivery of our services or as a requirement of the law.16. Cookies
The HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION website may use cookies. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers the website puts on your device if you allow it. These cookies recognize when your device has visited our website(s) before, so we can distinguish you from other users of the website. This improves your experience on the HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION website(s).17. Third-Party Websites
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION website(s) may contain links to websites operated by third parties. If you access a third party website through our website(s), personal information may be collected by that third party website. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the privacy practices of any third party provider or website and we are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of any third party provider or website. Third party providers/websites are responsible for informing you about their own privacy practices and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.18. Amendments
HINDU ASHA FOUNDATION reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time by posting the amended policy on the website. Unless otherwise stated, the current version will apply each time you access this website.19. Governing Law
This privacy policy will be governed by the laws of Uganda. You consent to the jurisdiction of the Ugandan courts for any dispute which may arise out of this privacy policy.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: