Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it.
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
1. Introduction
AT-YOUTH CLINIC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of young people who use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in questionnaires, or engage with our programs.
2. Information We Collect
| Information Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Name, age, gender | Membership registration |
| Contact Data | Email, phone, location | Communication & updates |
| Health Data | Questionnaire responses | Program improvement (anonymous) |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited | Website analytics & security |
3. How We Use Your Information
- Program Development: Anonymous questionnaire data helps us understand community needs and design relevant programs.
- Communication: Contact information is used to send updates about our projects, events, and opportunities.
- Membership Management: Personal data is used to process and manage membership applications.
- Website Improvement: Usage data helps us improve the user experience and functionality of our website.
- Security: We monitor for suspicious activity to protect our systems and your data.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website or run programs (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our community.
- Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics may be shared with donors, partners, or for research purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Data is stored in secure databases with access controls.
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption (bcrypt).
- Sessions are protected with secure cookies (httpOnly, SameSite strict).
- We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Membership data: Retained while you are an active member and for 2 years after.
- Questionnaire responses: Anonymized immediately after collection; no personal identifiers retained.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year for follow-up purposes.
- Website analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual logs deleted after 90 days.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Young People's Privacy
We take extra care to protect the privacy of users under 18:
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.
- Questionnaire responses from minors are anonymized immediately.
- Parents or guardians may request access to or deletion of a minor's data.
9. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to maintain your session and secure cookies for admin functionality. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +256 123 456 789
- Location: Kampala, Uganda