PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5 October 2025

Welcome to Save Smart Uganda | VSLA & SACCO Guide. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may ask you to provide personal information, such as your email address, when you contact us directly. We do not sell, trade, or publicly share your personal information.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, date and time of visit, and other diagnostic data.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

This website uses cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences and to improve user experience by customizing content related to saving money, VSLA groups, and SACCOs.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. More information about cookie management can be found on your browser’s official website.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or advertising networks in the future. These services may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to analyze user behavior or display ads.

We do not control these third-party cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To improve content related to saving, VSLA, and SACCO topics
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To monitor website usage and performance

5. Data Security

We value your trust and strive to use acceptable means to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Information

This website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

8. Consent

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and its terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: akerianutephraim@gmail.com

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