Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 26th 2025
Last Updated: March 26th 2025

At Unity Dow’s official website (“we,” “our,” or “the site”), your privacy matters. We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

    • The Data Protection Act (DPA), 2024 of Botswana

    • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union

    • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable

    • Other relevant international data privacy frameworks

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

1. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us Voluntarily:

    • Full name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Organisation or affiliation

    • Your message or inquiry content

    • Application data (e.g., internship or externship requests)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:
We use cookies and tracking technologies to collect technical data, such as:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and version

    • Time zone setting

    • Operating system and platform

    • Website usage patterns and clickstream data

This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We only process personal data when there is a legal basis to do so, including:

    • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data or subscribe to updates

    • Legal Obligation: To comply with Botswana’s DPA or other regulations

    • Legitimate Interests: To maintain site performance, respond to inquiries, or carry out necessary functions

    • Contractual Necessity: For collaborative or consultancy agreements

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

    • Respond to your questions or requests

    • Share updates or event invitations (only with your consent)

    • Process collaboration, speaking, or consultancy requests

    • Deliver educational or professional opportunities

    • Monitor website traffic and improve content and functionality

    • Comply with legal requirements

We will not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. International Transfers of Data

When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with the GDPR and other frameworks.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

    • Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or communication tools (e.g., email platforms)

    • Government or legal authorities when required by law

    • Partners and collaborators (with your explicit consent only)

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

    • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you

    • Correct or update your data

    • Withdraw your consent at any time

    • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

    • Object to or restrict processing

    • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority (e.g., Data Protection Commissioner, Botswana)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@unitydow.org. We will respond within the required timeframes under applicable law.

7. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. These include:

    • Encrypted data transfer via SSL

    • Access controls for staff and third parties

    • Routine system updates and audits

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics. You can accept, reject, or manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the law or our operations. When we do, the “Last Updated” date at the top will be modified. Significant changes will be clearly communicated on the site.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: info@unitydow.org

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