Privacy Policy for VVI

Privacy Policy Voices and Visuals Initiative (VVI), accessible from https://www.voicesandvisuals.org, is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@voicesandvisuals.org.

1. Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:
• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any message you submit through contact forms or emails.
• Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, date/time of visit, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking: we use cookies to understand user preferences and improve website functionality. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted such information, please contact us immediately for removal.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
• Operate and improve our website and digital services
• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Customize user experience based on browsing behavior
• Monitor website usage and traffic trends
• Send periodic communications (if you opt-in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Cookies and Analytics

VVI uses standard cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve performance and user experience. Cookies store information such as browser preferences, pages visited, and site interaction. You can control cookies through your browser settings and disable them at any time.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party websites or services. VVI is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws (such as GDPR or CCPA), including:
• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to restrict or object to data processing
• The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@voicesandvisuals.org. We will respond within one month.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website implies your acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via:
Voices and Visuals Initiative (VVI)
📍 Plot 1162 Bukasa Central, Kampala, Uganda
📧 info@voicesandvisuals.org
📞 +256 393 001169
🌐 www.voicesandvisuals.org