At EAQAN (East Africa Quality Assurance Network), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
- We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or services:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, organization/institution, country, payment details (when registering for events or memberships).
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and usage patterns.
- Event & Membership Data: Registration details, attendance records, and participation in EAQAN activities.
2. How We Use Your Information
- We use your information to:
- Process memberships, event registrations, and payments.
- Communicate important updates, newsletters, and opportunities.
- Improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.
- Maintain accurate records of participation in EAQAN activities.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share data only in the following cases: - With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law, regulation, or court order.
- For event-related purposes (e.g., sharing participant lists with organizers).
4. Cookies & Tracking
- Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience.
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Remember preferences for future visits.
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
5. Data Security
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
- We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Rights
- Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates to your data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
8. Third-Party Links
- Our website may contain links to third-party websites. EAQAN is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
- Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@eaqan.org or eaqan2016@gmail.com
Address: P. O. Box 7399, Kampala, Uganda, Plot 7, Commercial Plaza, Kampala Road
11. Updates to This Policy
EAQAN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.