Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
The Albertine Institute for Community Development (AICOD), ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with our community programs. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or participate in our programs. This includes: your full name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you choose to provide. We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring website addresses.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to: communicate with you about our programs and initiatives; process donations and send receipts; send newsletters and updates about our work (with your consent); improve our website and services; respond to your inquiries and requests; comply with legal obligations; and monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances: with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs; when required by law, court order, or government regulation; to protect the safety, rights, or property of AICOD, our beneficiaries, partners, or others; and with your explicit consent.
5. Photos and Media
During our programs and community activities, we may take photographs and videos for documentation, reporting, fundraising, and awareness purposes. We obtain consent before capturing and using images of community members, especially vulnerable populations. If you do not wish for your image to be used, please contact us at info@albertinecommunity.org with a written request.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against 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.
7. Children's Privacy
Our programs often involve children and young people in community settings. We take special care to protect the privacy of minors and comply with all applicable child protection laws in Uganda. We only collect information about minors through their parents, guardians, or authorized community leaders.
8. Your Rights & Contact
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of the use of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights or for any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@albertinecommunity.org or write to AICOD, P.O Box 331, Hoima-Uganda.
This privacy policy is effective as of March 2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time.
Contact: info@albertinecommunity.org | P.O Box 331, Hoima-Uganda