Privacy Policy - Uganda Times

Effective Date: July 16, 2025
Website: https://ugandatimes.ug

At Uganda Times, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our content and services.

By using our site, you consent to the data practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or comment on articles, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if voluntarily provided)

b. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected data includes:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring websites
This data helps us analyze user behavior and improve site performance.

c. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, serve relevant content, and track site usage for analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our news services
Respond to inquiries or comments
Send newsletters or editorial updates (with your consent)
Monitor site usage and improve user experience
Display relevant advertising

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for analytics, email marketing, or advertisements (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, AdSense). These services may use cookies and have their own privacy policies.

Uganda Times is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked on our platform.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access or update your personal data
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for communications
Object to or restrict processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Security

We implement standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and we encourage users to browse responsibly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If such data is found, it will be promptly deleted.

7. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.