PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy statement reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy, explaining how we collect and use information about users of our website. If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at: [support email].

SCOPE

This privacy policy applies to the Kampala Traders Awards website (kataawards.com). It may be updated periodically, and the use of any information collected will be governed by the privacy policy in effect at the time of data collection. Please check this page regularly for updates.

HOW WE COLLECT AND USE INFORMATION

1. COOKIES

   Cookies are small text files sent to your browser and stored on your device when you visit websites. Like many websites, we use cookies to store information about how and when you use the Kampala Traders Awards website. This helps with system administration, preventing potential misuse of our website, and analyzing website performance. We also use aggregated data from cookies for marketing purposes and to provide information to potential sponsors and attendees. We do not use cookies to collect any personally identifiable information.

2. IP ADDRESS

   Your IP address is automatically assigned to your device each time you connect to the internet. It typically identifies your internet service provider rather than your specific device. We collect and aggregate IP addresses to analyze trends, manage the website, and prevent abuse of our terms and conditions. This data may also be used for marketing purposes and shared with potential sponsors. We do not link IP addresses to personally identifiable information, except where necessary to enforce compliance with our terms and conditions.

3. NOMINATION FORMS

   The Kampala Traders Awards website includes public forms through which we collect nominations for each award category. The information provided through these forms is securely stored and only used by the awards panel for the purpose of building the awards shortlist. Aggregated data from these forms may also be used for marketing purposes or shared with sponsors and attendees.

4. CONTEXTUAL LINKS

   The Kampala Traders Awards website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for reference and are relevant to the content in which they appear. We are not responsible for the content, business practices, or privacy policies of third-party websites.

5. ACCEPTING THIS PRIVACY POLICY

   By using the Kampala Traders Awards website, you acknowledge and agree to this privacy policy and our terms and conditions.