Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Awinera (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the personal data of individuals who interact with this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact enquiries: name, email address, organisation, and message when you submit our contact form.
• Newsletter subscriptions: email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Job applications: name, email address, phone number, CV/resume, cover letter, and supporting documents.
• Analytics data: page views, session duration, device type, browser type, and anonymised IP address via Google Analytics 4.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Responding to your enquiries and providing information you request.
• Sending our newsletter and research updates (only with your explicit consent).
• Processing and evaluating job applications.
• Analysing website usage to improve content and user experience.
• Complying with our legal obligations.

4. Data Storage & Security

Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions are stored in a secure, encrypted database hosted by Supabase. Job application files (CVs and supporting documents) are stored in encrypted cloud storage. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

Analytics data is processed by Google under their own privacy policy. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Cookies

We use the following cookies on this website:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): used to understand how visitors use our website. Data is anonymised.
• Google reCAPTCHA: used to protect our forms from spam and abuse.
• Session cookies: used to maintain your session state while browsing.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Most browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

6. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions and newsletter data: retained for up to 2 years.
• Job applications: retained for 6 months after the relevant position closes.
• Analytics data: retained per Google’s standard retention policy (14 months by default).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@awinera.co.ug.

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may process your data:

• Google Analytics: website analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• Google reCAPTCHA: spam protection — Google Privacy Policy
• Resend: transactional email delivery — Resend Privacy Policy
• Supabase: database and file storage — Supabase Privacy Policy

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: