Privacy Policy of The Standard News (Uganda)
The Standard News (Uganda) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, https://thestandard.co.ug.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze Site usage, and serve personalized content. You have the option to control cookie settings through your browser.
3. Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Site and services.
- To personalize your experience and respond to your inquiries.
- To improve our Site based on your feedback.
- To send periodic emails for updates, promotions, or other information related to our services.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Upon expiration of the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that assist in operating our Site and services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
All third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
6. Data Subject Rights
Under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 of Uganda, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thestandard.co.ug.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside Uganda, we ensure that the destination country provides an adequate level of data protection, or we obtain your explicit consent, as required by the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:
Email: contact@thestandard.co.ug
Address: The Standard News (Uganda),
Plot 55, Bandali Rise,
Kampala, Uganda
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 of Uganda and is intended to inform users of their rights and our practices regarding personal data.
