Privacy Policy | Lex Amica

Last updated: January 23, 2025

Introduction

Lex Amica (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting any personal information we obtain about you, whether you are visiting our website, emailing us, calling us, or attending any of our events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, whether online, via phone, text, email, letters, or other correspondence.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By visiting our website, you accept and consent to the practices described herein.

This Privacy Policy explains the following:

What information Lex Amica may collect about you;
How Lex Amica will use the information we collect about you;
When Lex Amica may use your details to contact you;
Whether Lex Amica will disclose your details to anyone else;
Your choices regarding the personal information you provide to us; and
The use of cookies on our website and how you can exercise your choices in relation to those cookies.

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. Whenever you provide such information, we are legally obliged to use your information in line with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.

Our website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, including policies on the use of cookies. We urge you to review these policies before submitting any personal data. We do not accept responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Who We Are

Lex Amica is a legal advocacy organization focused on fostering justice and accountability through research, education, and strategic initiatives. For the purposes of the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, the data collector/controller is Lex Amica.

What Information We Collect

When you interact with Lex Amica, we may collect and process the following personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other details you provide when filling out forms, subscribing to newsletters, or engaging with us on social media.
Sensitive Personal Data: While we do not usually collect sensitive data, any such information provided by you (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, health information) will be processed only with your explicit consent.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity on our website.
Cookies: Small text files on your device that enhance your user experience. These cookies remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and ensure our website meets your needs.

How We Use Your Information

Lex Amica will use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services and respond to inquiries;
To send newsletters, updates, and event invitations with your consent;
To administer the website and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, and statistical purposes;
To notify you of changes to our services;
To personalize the presentation of our content to you;
To monitor and improve our activities and the website’s functionality;
To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and security of our website.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure website security

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was obtained. Lex Amica will not share or sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may disclose your data under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: To third-party vendors assisting in website operations or service delivery, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
Protecting Rights: To enforce our terms and conditions or protect the rights, property, or safety of Lex Amica.

Where We Store Your Data

All data is stored on secure servers. While we implement robust measures to protect your data, transmission over the internet is not entirely secure. Any transmission is at your own risk. Once received, we use strict protocols to safeguard your data from unauthorized access.

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data under specific circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact us at lexamicaug@gmail.com.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we process your information, please contact us at:

Email: info@lexamicaug.org

Website: https://lexamicaug.org

Postal Address: P.O Box 159555 Kampala, Uganda