Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2026
Your privacy matters to us.
We only collect what we need to provide you a great community experience. We never sell your data.
1. Information We Collect
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Account Information: Name, username, email, phone number, and password when you register.
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Profile Information: Bio, location, website, and profile photo you voluntarily add.
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Content: Posts, messages, marketplace listings, and project updates you create.
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Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve the platform.
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Device Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers for security and analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
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To provide and personalise your My Village experience.
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To enable community features like feeds, messaging, and marketplace.
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To send notifications about activity relevant to you.
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To improve platform performance and fix issues.
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To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Information Sharing
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Community members: Your profile and public posts are visible to other members.
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Service providers: We share data with hosting and analytics providers under confidentiality agreements.
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Legal: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
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We never sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties.
4. Data Retention
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We retain your data for as long as your account is active.
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You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
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Some data may be retained for legal compliance up to 7 years.
5. Your Rights
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Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
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Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
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Portability: Export your posts and profile data.
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To exercise these rights, contact privacy@myvillage.ug.
6. Cookies
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We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and secure.
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Analytics cookies help us understand how the platform is used.
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You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
7. Security
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Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms.
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All data is transmitted over HTTPS encryption.
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We regularly review our security practices.
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No system is 100% secure — please use a strong, unique password.
8. Contact
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For privacy concerns, contact: privacy@myvillage.ug
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My Village, Kampala, Uganda.