Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Luziibangi International Health School (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, luziibangi.org (“Website”), or engage with our services, including short courses, certificates, and mentorship programs for nurses and midwives.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is: LUZIIBANGI INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SCHOOL
Katakala, Mityana, Uganda
Email: [email protected]

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Course Enrollment & Certification: To facilitate enrollment in our short courses and mentorship programs and to issue certificates.
  • Communication: To contact you via email regarding course updates, payment receipts, support, or inquiries.
  • Marketing: To provide promotional materials and updates about new courses, offers, or services, if you opt-in to receive them.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior on the Website, optimize functionality, and improve your overall experience.
  • Security: To monitor for fraudulent activities and ensure the safety of your data and our systems.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: By providing us with your personal data, you consent to its processing for the purposes mentioned in this policy.
  • Contractual Obligation: We need to process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., enrolling you in courses).
  • Legitimate Interest: For fraud prevention, Website maintenance, and enhancing your experience.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties, except under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers for purposes such as payment processing, email delivery, or Website hosting, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, court orders, or to comply with any legal process, we may disclose personal data to relevant authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After the retention period, data will be securely deleted.

6. Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: Sensitive data (e.g., payment information) is encrypted during transmission using SSL technology.
  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data, and this access is limited to what is necessary for carrying out their responsibilities.
  • Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach, we will promptly inform users and the appropriate authorities as required under GDPR.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user based in the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict processing your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another organization in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including for direct marketing purposes.

8. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 188, Katakala, Mityana, Uganda

We will respond to your request within one month. In some cases, we may ask for additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and for analytical purposes. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may limit certain functionalities of the Website.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to check back periodically.

11. Complaints

If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

By using luziibangi.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data as described.