Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The National Unity Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
• Demographic Information: Age, location, occupation (when voluntarily provided)
• Account Information: Username, password, authentication data
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and other communications
• Support Data: Information provided when you request support or assistance

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level)
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session data, preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, such as:

• Hosting providers (Supabase)
• Analytics services
• Communication platforms
• Security and authentication services

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Organizational Transfers

In the event of a merger, reorganization, or other organizational change, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Multi-factor authentication and access controls
• Secure development practices and code reviews
• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention periods are based on:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purpose for which it was collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements in Uganda
• Our legitimate organizational needs
• Your consent and preferences

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with data protection best practices.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions and our legitimate interests.

Objection and Restriction

You may object to certain processing activities or request restriction of processing under specific circumstances.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where we rely on consent for processing, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8. International Data Transfers

As a Ugandan political movement, we primarily process data within Uganda and East Africa. However, some of our service providers may process data in other countries, including the United States and Europe.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
• Privacy Shield certifications or similar mechanisms
• Your explicit consent for specific transfers

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings across sessions
• Understand how you use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Improve our services and user experience based on analytics
• Ensure security, prevent fraud, and detect malicious activity
• Deliver personalized content and communications

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take immediate steps to remove that information from our systems.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Requiring you to acknowledge the changes before continuing to use our services

12. Contact Us

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

13. Political Activity Disclosure

As a political organization operating in Uganda, certain activities may be subject to specific regulations regarding data collection and usage for political purposes. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing political activities, including:

• The Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
• The Political Parties and Organizations Act
• The Electoral Commission regulations
• International data protection standards where applicable

We use personal information for political purposes only with appropriate consent and in compliance with applicable laws. This includes communications about our political activities, campaigns, and initiatives.

14. Your Partnership in Privacy

Protecting your privacy is a shared responsibility. We encourage you to:

• Use strong, unique passwords for your account
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Review your privacy settings regularly
• Report any suspicious activity or security concerns immediately
• Stay informed about data protection best practices