Privacy Policy
This Privacy Notice explains how the Centenary Foundation handles personal data collected through its website (https://www.centenaryfoundation.org) and associated services, in line with Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 (Act No. 9 of 2019).
1. Data Controller
Centenary Foundation is the data controller for personal data collected via this website. As defined under the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, a data controller is responsible for determining the purposes and methods of data processing.
2. Personal data collected and processed
We may collect the following personal data through our e-mail, service forms and phone number listed on our website:
- Contact information data which may include full name, phone number, email address, and postal address of the user
- Username for a service form
- Email address
- Phone number
This data is not collected through automated means.
3. Purpose and legal basis for processing
We process your personal data solely to respond to your inquiries, requests for information, or complaints submitted through the provided email and phone number published on our website. We may also process personal data to provide you a service offered through our website. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest as permitted under Regulation 10(2)(b) of the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021.
4. Data sharing and disclosure
Centenary Foundation does not share personal data with third parties unless required by law.
5. Security of personal data
Centenary Foundation employs robust security measures to protect personal data. The website is protected with strict technical and organizational controls, managed by our skilled staff and teams. We adhere to the security practices outlined in the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, including measures to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or breaches.
6. Your rights as a data subject
Under the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access personal data
- Right to rectification, blocking, erasure and destruction of personal data
- Right to prevent processing of personal data for direct marketing
- Rights in relation to automated decision making
- Right to be informed
- Right to file a complaint against breach and non-compliance
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via info.centefound@centenarygroup.co.ug
7. Data transfers outside Uganda
We may process, or store personal data collected through this Website outside Uganda only where the destination country has measures for the protection of personal data that are at least equivalent to those provided under Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, or where you have provided your consent, as required by applicable law.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data collected through this Website only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.
The applicable retention period will depend on the nature of the personal data, the purpose of processing, the sensitivity of the information, applicable legal requirements and whether the information remains necessary for our legitimate business or security needs.
When personal data is no longer required, we will handle it in accordance with our data retention and information security procedures.
9. Data breach notification
In the event of a data breach, Centenary Foundation will comply with the data breach notification requirements outlined in the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021.
10. Contact information
For any inquiries or complaints regarding this Privacy Notice or your data rights, please contact us using the address below:
The Data Protection Officer
Centenary Foundation
Plot 2 Burton Street
Kampala, Uganda.
Telephone: 0414 672602
11. Changes to this privacy notice
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in regulations, practices, or our services. The latest version of this notice will always be available on our website. Please review this page periodically for any updates.