Here is a tailored Privacy Policy for your WordPress website of Eco Constructions, a small construction company based in Kampala, Uganda. It is based on the requirements of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 (and the 2021 Regulations), which apply to any entity collecting or processing personal data in Uganda.
This is a practical, straightforward version suitable for a basic company website that collects:
- Contact form submissions (name, phone, email, message)
- Possibly cookies/analytics (if using Google Analytics, WordPress stats, etc.)
- No e-commerce, no user accounts, no heavy tracking assumed
Important notes before using:
- This is a template — customize dates, exact practices, and add/remove sections as needed.
- It is not legal advice. For full compliance (especially if you collect more data, use third-party tools like Google Analytics/Facebook Pixel, or handle employee/client data offline), consult a Ugandan lawyer or data protection specialist.
- In WordPress: Create a new page titled Privacy Policy, paste the content below, publish it, and add a link in your footer menu (Appearance → Menus).
- Link to it from your contact form and footer (required under Ugandan law to inform users before collecting data).
Privacy Policy – Eco Constructions
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Eco Constructions (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 and the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021 of Uganda.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website www.ecoconstructions.com (the “Website”) or interact with us online.
1. Who we are Eco Constructions Physical address: Cathedral Road, Kampala, Uganda Phone: 0773575089 Email: info@ecoconstructions.com
We act as the data controller for the personal data we collect through this Website.
2. Information we collect We may collect the following types of personal data:
a. Data you provide directly
- When you fill out our contact/quote request form: name, phone number, email address, and any message or details you include (e.g. project description, location).
- When you email us directly: name, email address, phone number, and content of your message.
b. Automatically collected data
- Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages (via cookies or similar technologies).
- We may use basic website analytics (e.g. WordPress Jetpack stats or Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, religion, ethnicity) through the Website.
3. How we collect your data
- Directly from you when you submit forms or send emails.
- Automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy section below or separate page if you create one).
4. Purpose and legal basis for processing We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, send quotations, discuss projects, or provide construction-related services (legal basis: your consent or steps taken at your request before entering a contract).
- To improve our Website and services (legal basis: our legitimate interests in understanding site usage, balanced against your rights).
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g. responding to lawful requests from authorities).
We only collect and process data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.
5. Sharing your data We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in these limited cases:
- With our trusted service providers (e.g. web hosting company, email provider) who help operate the Website — they are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- If required by law, court order, or regulatory authority (including the Personal Data Protection Office – PDPO).
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (your data would be transferred under equivalent protection).
6. International data transfers Some of our service providers (e.g. Google Analytics, WordPress.com/Jetpack, cloud hosting) may be located outside Uganda. Where personal data is transferred outside Uganda, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions) as required by Ugandan law.
7. How long we keep your data
- Enquiry/quote data: We keep it for up to 3 years after our last interaction (or longer if required for legal/contractual reasons).
- Analytics/technical data: Retained for up to 26 months (or as set in the tool provider’s settings).
After this period, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
8. Your rights under Ugandan law You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to be informed
- Right of access (request a copy of your data)
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability (where technically feasible)
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@ecoconstructions.com or 0773575089. We will respond within 30 days (or as permitted by law). You may also lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) under NITA-U.
9. Security of your data We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration (e.g. secure hosting, limited access, firewalls). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Cookies and similar technologies Our Website uses essential cookies (to make the site work) and may use analytics cookies (to understand usage).
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (create a short separate page or section if using non-essential cookies).
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
12. Contact us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: info@ecoconstructions.com Phone: 0773575089 Address: Cathedral Road, Kampala, Uganda
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for trusting Eco Constructions.