- Introduction
Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish values your trust and is committed to protecting your personal information.
As a faith-based community, our website supports pastoral work, communication, evangelization, events, and digital engagement. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
- Data Collected
Data Storage Location
Our website is hosted on secure servers which may be located within or outside Uganda, including regions compliant with international data protection standards.
Registration Data
When you register, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any additional information you provide
You may request to update or delete your data at any time.
Donations & Contribution Data
When making donations:
- We collect basic transaction details (e.g., name, reference number)
- Payments are processed via secure third-party providers
- We do not store sensitive financial data
Event & Ministry Participation
We may collect your information when you register for:
- Parish events
- Webinars (e.g., Pilgrims of Hope)
- Ministries and programs
Support & Contact Data
Information submitted through forms is used only to respond to inquiries and is not shared or used for marketing.
Comments
When you leave comments:
- We collect form data, IP address, and browser information for security and spam prevention
Analytics
We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand website usage.
- Data is anonymized
- Used only to improve user experience
Use of Personal Data
We use your data to:
- Communicate with you
- Manage parish activities
- Process donations
- Improve website performance
- Ensure security
- Embedded Content
Our website may include content from third-party platforms.
These platforms may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
Platforms we use:
- Facebook – for parish updates
- YouTube – for Mass and livestreams
- X (formerly Twitter) – for announcements
You are encouraged to review their privacy policies.
- Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance functionality and performance.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure proper website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic
- Improve user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies (All Visitors)
- Session cookies (e.g., PHPSESSID) – identify your session
- Security cookies – protect against malicious activity
WordPress Cookies (Logged-in Users)
- Authentication cookies (login verification)
- User preference cookies
- Interface customization cookies
Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Note: Some features may not function properly if disabled.
- Who Has Access to Your Data
Your personal data may be accessed by:
- Authorized parish administrators
- Designated communication or IT personnel
Access is limited to what is necessary for administration and pastoral services.
- Third-Party Access to Data
We do not sell or share personal data.
However, limited data may be processed by trusted third parties such as:
- Payment providers (for donations)
- Email or communication platforms
- Analytics providers
All third parties are expected to comply with data protection standards.
- Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Comments and submissions remain until deletion is requested
- Account data remains until the user deletes it or requests removal
- Security Measures
We take security seriously and implement:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption
- Secure hosting environments
- Controlled access to data
In case of a data breach:
- Immediate action will be taken
- Affected users may be notified
- Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Object to certain processing
Requests can be made via the parish website.
- Compliance with Uganda Law
We comply with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 (Uganda).
Data is processed lawfully, fairly, and securely.
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
We are committed to protecting children and vulnerable persons.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children without consent
- Parents may request removal of children’s data or images
We follow safeguarding principles of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Livestreaming & Media Consent
Parish events may be:
- Livestreamed
- Recorded
- Shared online
By participating, you acknowledge possible inclusion in media.
Your Rights
- You may request not to appear
- Parents may request removal of children’s images
- Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please review their policies before use.
- Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal data:
- When required by law
- To comply with legal processes
- To protect users and the parish
Such disclosure will always comply with applicable laws.
- Contact Information
For any privacy-related concerns, please contact:
Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish
Website: https://ourladyofafrica.org/contacts/