Who We Are
Our website address is: https://compassionforthedisabled.org.
This website is managed by Compassion for the Disabled Uganda, an organization that uses media and storytelling to raise awareness about the experiences and needs of persons with disabilities.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comment form. We also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (known as a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, we recommend that you avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location information from images posted on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our website, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to enter your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies may remain active for up to one year.
Our website may also use temporary cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve the browsing experience. These cookies do not contain personal information and are automatically removed when you close your browser.
When articles or content are updated by website administrators, a small cookie may be stored in the browser to indicate the post that was edited. This cookie does not contain personal information and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles or pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We respect your privacy and do not sell or trade your personal information. Your data may only be shared with trusted services that help us operate the website, such as spam detection services, or when required by law.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment on the website, the comment and its related information may be stored indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of placing them in a moderation queue.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have left comments on our website, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we delete any personal data we have about you. However, this does not include information we must keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to help keep the website safe and free from spam.
Donations and Support
If you choose to support Compassion for the Disabled Uganda through donations or other forms of assistance, any personal information you provide (such as your name, email address, or contact details) will only be used for communication, record-keeping, and accountability purposes.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any information shared with us for donation or support purposes is handled securely and responsibly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled on this website, you may contact us through the contact details provided on the website.