Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Who We Are

She Innovates Africa Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a non-profit organization based in Uganda. Our mission is to empower women, youth, and communities across Africa by promoting sustainable solutions in agriculture, climate change, and affordable technologies.

Our website address is https://hertechfoundation.org.

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect the following types of personal data from you when you visit our website or interact with our services:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Location
  • Messages/Inquiries you submit through contact forms, event registrations, or volunteer sign-ups.

Activity Data

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Device Information
  • Pages Visited
  • Referral Source
  • Time Spent on Pages
  • Click Data

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics to improve user experience and site performance.

Sensitive Personal Data

  • Health Data (only if you choose to share this in inquiries or related to specific projects)
    We do not routinely collect sensitive data unless you voluntarily provide it. If we ever need to collect health-related data for specific programs, we will seek explicit consent from you.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide services and support: To communicate with you, answer inquiries, or respond to volunteer applications.
  • To improve user experience: We analyze site activity to improve our website’s functionality and content.
  • To send you newsletters: If you opt-in, we send you updates on our activities, news, and events.
  • For compliance purposes: To comply with legal obligations or if needed for the performance of a contract.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. These include:

  • Encryption for data in transit and at rest.
  • Access Controls ensuring only authorized personnel have access to your data.
  • Regular Audits to assess security practices.

Despite our best efforts, no data transmission method can be 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted via the Internet.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with the following third parties:

  • Service Providers: For services such as email communication, hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
  • Government and Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations.

We ensure that these third-party providers adhere to our privacy standards and legal requirements for data protection.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device to remember your preferences and activity on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Contact form data: Retained for up to 6 months for follow-up purposes.
  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectify your data: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Delete your data: Request the deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
  • Object to processing: You can object to data processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@sheinnovatesafrica.org.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing them with personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for any updates.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at:

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

These terms and conditions govern your use of the She Innovates Africa Foundation website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

2. Use of the Website

  • You must use the website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable laws.
  • You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide through the website is accurate and up-to-date.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the She Innovates Africa Foundation website, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of She Innovates Africa Foundation unless otherwise stated. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without prior written consent.

4. User Content

If you submit any content, including but not limited to feedback, comments, or materials, you grant She Innovates Africa Foundation a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect and use your personal data.

6. Limitation of Liability

She Innovates Africa Foundation will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the website, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. We do not guarantee that the website will be free of errors or interruptions.

7. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, but we do not endorse or control these sites and are not responsible for their content.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless She Innovates Africa Foundation from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or your violation of these Terms & Conditions.

9. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Uganda, and any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts in Uganda.

10. Modifications

We may revise or update these Terms & Conditions at any time. When we do so, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated. Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms & Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

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