Privacy Policy for Uganda Adventure Safaris
Effective Date: 2025
At Uganda Adventure Safaris, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website: https://ugadventure-safaris.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to improve our services and provide a better experience for our users. The information we collect includes:
A. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent details to help detect spam.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public.
B. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
C. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. These include:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, while screen preference cookies last one year. If you select "Remember Me," your login will persist for two weeks.
- Editing and Publishing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser to indicate the post ID of the edited article. This expires after one day.
- Temporary Cookies: A session-based cookie is set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
D. Embedded Content
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has directly accessed those websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions with the embedded content.
E. Log Files
Like most websites, we use log files that collect IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, timestamps, referring pages, and clicks. This information is used for website administration, trend analysis, and security monitoring but is not linked to personally identifiable data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Maintain and operate our website
- Improve user experience
- Understand website usage trends
- Develop new services and features
- Communicate with users for customer support, updates, and marketing purposes
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Data Sharing
- Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be analyzed using automated spam detection services.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, some data may be shared with service providers to improve functionality, such as website hosting and analytics.
4. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of follow-up comments.
- Registered users can edit or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username).
- Website administrators can view and modify user information as needed.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request data deletion, excluding information required for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
A. GDPR Data Protection Rights
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of personal data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to data processing
- Portability: Transfer data to another organization
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
B. CCPA Privacy Rights (For California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), users can:
- Request details on personal data collected
- Request deletion of collected data
- Opt-out of data selling (we do not sell personal data)
Requests must be addressed within one month. Contact us at [Insert Contact Email] for assistance.
6. Children’s Privacy
Uganda Adventure Safaris does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately to remove it.
7. Third-Party Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not cover third-party websites linked on our site. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for detailed information.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect once posted on this page. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Uganda Adventure Safaris
Website: https://ugadventure-safaris.com
Email: info@ugadventure-safaris.com
Phone: +256 704 970 350
This Privacy Policy ensures transparency and compliance with data protection regulations. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined above.