Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5th/5/2025

Tech4D – Technology for Democracy
At Tech4D, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with our programs and services.

1. Who We Are

Tech4D is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Uganda that works to advance civil liberties, digital rights, and democratic values through technology policy, governance, and design.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, organization, or other identifiers you provide when signing up for our newsletters, events, or research participation.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytical data collected via cookies or similar technologies.
Sensitive Information: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for specific programs or events and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about events, research, or advocacy opportunities.
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
Analyze site performance and audience engagement.
Deliver updates, newsletters, and publications.
Manage partnerships and participant engagement in Tech4D projects.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

Service providers who support our website or communications (e.g., email platforms).
Partners and collaborators, only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
Legal authorities if required by law or in the interest of public safety or legal compliance.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how our website is used. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.

6. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information. We strive to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw consent to data processing.
Request information on how your data is used.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [insert official email]

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Tech4D - Technology for Democracy Uganda
Email: press@tech4d.org
Website: www.tech4d.org