Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 July 2026

Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, supporters, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre is a registered, women-led community based organisation (CBO) dedicated to providing care, support, education, and opportunities for vulnerable girls, teenage mothers, and women in Jinja District, Uganda. Through donations, sponsorships, partnerships, and community initiatives, we seek to improve the lives of those entrusted to our care.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Organisation: Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre
• Address: Walukuba-Masese Rd, Jinja District, Uganda
• Phone: +256 756 233 041 / +256 774 427 101
• Email: treasuredvesselsug@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation details
• Sponsorship information
• Volunteer applications
• Information submitted through contact forms

Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Referring websites
• General website usage data

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

• Submit a contact form.
• Make a donation.
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
• Sponsor a girl or program.
• Register to volunteer.
• Communicate with us by email or phone.
• Browse our website.

We may also collect information through cookies and analytics tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests.
• Process donations and sponsorships.
• Provide updates about our programs and activities.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Manage volunteer and partnership applications.
• Send newsletters and promotional communications (where consent has been provided).
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

We will only use your information for purposes directly related to the operation of Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre and will not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website, payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre does not store your complete credit card, mobile money, or banking details on our servers. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any payment providers used on our website.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Analyse website traffic.
• Improve website performance.
• Provide relevant content.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function correctly.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including:

• Payment gateways
• Email marketing platforms
• Social media platforms
• Website analytics providers
• Embedded videos and content

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

8. Protection of Children's and Girls' Privacy

Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of the girls, teenage mothers, and women we serve.

Photographs, stories, and other content featuring the girls and women in our care are used responsibly and, where appropriate, with consent from the individual or an authorised guardian. Sensitive information that could compromise someone's safety or identity will not be published.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors through our website without appropriate consent.

9. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information when required to:

• Comply with legal obligations.
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre, our supporters, or others.
• Assist law enforcement authorities where legally required.
• Facilitate services provided by trusted third-party providers acting on our behalf.

All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, loss, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Visitors

As Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre welcomes supporters internationally, your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your place of residence, including Uganda and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information where necessary to provide our services.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications.
• Lodge a complaint regarding the handling of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

13. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre
Walukuba-Masese Rd, Jinja District, Uganda
treasuredvesselsug@gmail.com
+256 756 233 041 / +256 774 427 101

Commitment to Privacy

At Treasured Vessels Girls' Centre, we believe every girl and woman deserves dignity, protection, and hope. We are committed to handling your personal information with the same care, integrity, and respect that guides our work with vulnerable girls and communities every day.