How we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and the terms that govern your use of this website.
At Usira Charity Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"), operational integrity, transparency, and trust are fundamental to our humanitarian mission. We are strictly committed to processing all personal data in compliance with recognised data protection standards.
The Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 (Republic of Uganda).
The General Data Protection Regulation (EU/UK standards for international sponsors).
Applicable global non-profit, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial reporting standards.
We only collect personal information that is strictly necessary for project funding, donor accountability, and regulatory obligations.
Full name, gender, email address, physical postal address, telephone/WhatsApp number.
Contribution amounts, Mobile Money transaction numbers, bank transfer references, donation histories, and Zakat/Sadaqah/Lillah designations. Raw card numbers are processed exclusively through PCI-DSS-compliant gateways and are never stored on our servers.
IP address, device type, browser settings, and page interaction data collected via secure cookies.
Media content (photos, videos, and field reports) collected with explicit, documented consent from community members and legal guardians.
We process personal data under legitimate charitable grounds:
| Purpose | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Donation Administration | Processing contributions, issuing official donation receipts, and providing certified financial summaries. |
| Impact & Field Reporting | Transmitting project updates, verification reports, and photo documentation to donors regarding sponsored projects. |
| Legal & Regulatory Compliance | Fulfilling tax requirements, anti-money laundering checks, and statutory reporting under Ugandan law. |
| Direct Communication | Sharing campaign updates and emergency relief requests where consent or legitimate interest exists. |
Usira Charity Foundation enforces a zero-tolerance policy against child exploitation. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from minors under 18 without verified parental/guardian authorization. All media featuring child beneficiaries on our digital platforms or in donor reports is collected with explicit guardian consent, in full accordance with international safeguarding protocols.
Usira Charity Foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or monetize personal data under any circumstances. Data is shared strictly with contractually bound partners:
Authorized mobile networks and payment processors to complete financial transactions.
Encrypted email and messaging servers used solely to distribute official reports and receipts.
Regulatory bodies, auditors, or law enforcement when explicitly required by law.
We implement technical protocols — SSL encryption, firewalls, and role-based access controls — to guard against unauthorized access or loss. As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Requesting a copy of your records or updating inaccurate details.
Unsubscribing from updates or requesting data removal, subject to statutory tax retention rules.
Our website utilizes essential navigation cookies and standard analytical cookies to optimize performance and user experience. Visitors may disable non-essential cookies in their browser settings at any time without restricting access to donation portals or field reports.
All original materials, logos, project documentation, and photographs published on this website are the intellectual property of Usira Charity Foundation. Non-commercial educational sharing is permitted with proper attribution. Re-use or distribution of beneficiary imagery without written authorization is strictly prohibited.
Donations made to specific cause tracks (e.g. vocational development, emergency food relief, water projects) are allocated accordingly. In instances where a project becomes fully funded or is constrained by field conditions, surplus funds will be deployed to the nearest urgent humanitarian need.
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data? Reach our team directly.
info@usirauganda.org
+256 707 609 594
P.O. Box 312175, Mbale, Uganda
www.usirauganda.org
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