This Privacy policy was published on March 7, 2025.
Balinet Technologies (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website [Insert Website Address Here] (the “Website”) and the services we offer (the “Services”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information. By using our Website and Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website and Services, including:
- Personal Information: This is information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and postal address. We collect this information when you: Fill out forms on our Website (e.g., contact forms, service request forms, newsletter sign-ups). Communicate with us via email, phone, or chat. Register for an account on our Website (if applicable). Request information about our Services. Provide us with feedback or participate in surveys.
- Non-Personal Information: This is information that does not directly identify you. This may include: Log Data: Information about your use of our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your Browse activity on our Website. (See Section 4 below for more details). Aggregated Data: We may aggregate and anonymize data collected through the Website and Services for statistical and analytical purposes. This data does not identify individual users.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Improving our Services: To operate and maintain our Website and Services. To personalize your experience on our Website. To respond to your inquiries and requests. To provide you with customer support. To improve our Website and Services based on user feedback and usage patterns.
- Communication and Marketing: To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials about our Services (if you have opted in to receive such communications). You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time (see Section 7 below). To communicate with you about updates, changes, or important notices related to our Website and Services.
- Analytics and Research: To analyze Website usage and trends. To conduct research and development to improve our Services. To generate aggregated and anonymized data for statistical purposes.
- Legal and Security Purposes: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes. To protect the security and integrity of our Website and Services. To prevent fraud and abuse.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing and operating our Website and Services, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, email marketing services, and customer support providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Business Partners: We may share information with business partners with whom we collaborate to offer certain services or promotions. We will only do this with your consent or as necessary to provide the Services you have requested.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process (such as a court order or subpoena).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your information to third parties with your explicit consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your Browse activity on our Website.
- Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser or device by websites you visit. We use cookies for various purposes, including: Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website and to enable you to use its features (e.g., session cookies, security cookies). Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. This information helps us improve the performance and functionality of our Website (e.g., Google Analytics). Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. Targeting or Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. (Note: Indicate if you use advertising cookies and specify the platforms).
- Your Cookie Choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to: See what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies. Block third-party cookies. Block cookies from particular sites. Block all cookies. Set preferences to delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our Website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.
- Web Beacons: We may also use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) on our Website and in our emails. Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of web users or to access cookies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include [Describe specific security measures you take, e.g., encryption, firewalls, access controls, secure servers].
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your rights to your personal data
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller (where technically feasible).
- Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our Website and Services are not intended for children under the age of [Specify Age, e.g., 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. For significant changes, we may provide you with more prominent notice (such as email notification or a website banner).
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Balinet Technologies
Kampala, Uganda
balinettechnologies@gmail.com
+256788166333
