Privacy Policy

Protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of our stakeholders.

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

Introduction

Buhweju Women and Children's Rights Foundation (BWCRF) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website, programs, projects, donations, and partnerships.

Information We Collect

  • Names and contact information
  • Email addresses and telephone numbers
  • Donation and transaction information
  • Website usage information and analytics
  • Program participation and beneficiary information

How We Use Information

  • To provide services and implement programs
  • To communicate with donors, beneficiaries, and partners
  • To process donations and generate reports
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Protection of Children's Information

BWCRF works with children and vulnerable populations. Personal information relating to children is handled with special care and collected only when necessary and legally permitted. Appropriate consent is obtained from parents, guardians, schools, or authorized representatives where required.

Information Sharing

BWCRF does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may only be shared when required by law, necessary for project implementation, donor reporting, safeguarding purposes, or where consent has been provided.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, contractual, and reporting obligations.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve website performance. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

Your Rights

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Raise concerns regarding data handling practices

Media and Photography

BWCRF may use photographs, videos, testimonials, and success stories for awareness, advocacy, fundraising, reporting, and educational purposes. Appropriate consent will be obtained before publishing identifiable information.

Changes to this Policy

BWCRF reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page together with the revised date.

Contact Us

Buhweju Women and Children's Rights Foundation (BWCRF)
Executive Director: Ssejjengo Kennedy
Email: info@bwcrf.org
Phone: +256 774 864 808
Address: Buhweju District, Uganda