Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

At Pearl Post UG (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at pearlpostug.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

We are located in Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda, and can be reached at thepearlpostug@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our Site.

a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, contact us via email, or fill out a form.
  • User Content: Comments, feedback, or messages you post on our Site.

b. Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device and Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and referring URLs.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, click patterns, and other analytical data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our news website;
  • To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only if you have opted in);
  • To respond to your comments, questions, or inquiries;
  • To improve our content, user experience, and Site functionality;
  • To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences;
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms and Conditions.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings;
  • Understand how you interact with our content;
  • Deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our Site, including:

  • Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics to track traffic and user behavior;
  • Email Marketing: Services to manage newsletters and subscriber lists;
  • Advertising: Ad networks that may use cookies to deliver targeted ads.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes unless you have given us explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by Ugandan law. If you wish to have your data deleted, please contact us.

7. Your Rights

Under the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thepearlpostug@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

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