Uganda National Association for Computer Users (UNACU)
Last Updated: 1/01/2025
The Uganda National Association for Computer Users (UNACU) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect data when you interact with us through our website, communication channels, events, membership systems, and services.
Full name
Contact information (phone number, email address, physical address)
Date of birth
Gender
Membership category (Individual, Professional, Corporate, Organization)
Occupation or professional details
Organizational/Institutional affiliation
Business or institution details (sector, services, legal status)
Account details
Payment information through approved gateways (Pesapal, PayPal, Mobile Money, etc.)
Membership status, certificates, renewals
Reports submitted through our cyber threat reporting systems
IP address
Device type
Browser information
Usage statistics and analytics
Emails, SMS, WhatsApp communication
Support requests, inquiries, training sign-ups
UNACU may use your information to:
Process membership registration and renewals
Generate certificates and receipts
Facilitate payments
Communicate announcements, meeting invitations, updates, and newsletters
Provide cyber safety alerts and response services
Improve our online platforms and service delivery
Verify identity and enhance security
Support government compliance requirements
We process your data based on:
Your consent
Membership agreements
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (security, service improvement, member support)
We do not sell your information.
We may share data with:
Authorized UNACU staff
Government agencies (when legally required)
Payment processors (Pesapal, PayPal, telecom operators)
IT service providers and system developers
Event and training partners
All third parties must follow strict confidentiality and data protection requirements
UNACU uses strong security safeguards such as:
Encrypted communication (HTTPS/SSL)
Secure servers and storage
Controlled access for staff
Regular system audits and monitoring
Cybersecurity tools and best practices
While no system is fully immune to risk, we take every reasonable measure to secure your information.
Your data is retained only as long as necessary for:
Membership management
Legal or regulatory requirements
Service delivery
Audit and historical record purposes
Data no longer needed is deleted or anonymized.
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Withdraw consent
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of communications
Raise a data privacy complaint
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
We use cookies to:
Improve website experience
Enable essential features
Analyze website usage
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without parental or guardian consent.
If your data is processed outside Uganda (e.g., cloud systems), we ensure it is handled under strict data protection safeguards.
We may revise this policy occasionally. Revised versions will be posted with an updated date.
For privacy inquiries or data access requests, contact:
Uganda National Association for Computer Users (UNACU)
Email: info@unacu.org
Website: www.unacu.org
Telephone: +256 2009 59983
WhatsApp: +256 770 781108