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Privacy Policy

Company: The Kampala Index (“we,” “our,” or “us”)

Website: kampalaindex.com

At The Kampala Index, we believe in sharp, transparent, and authoritative operations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personal Information when you visit our website and utilize our job aggregation, news, and sports analytics services.

By using The Kampala Index, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary to deliver a fast, accurate, and personalized experience.

  • Information You Provide to Us: When you subscribe to our daily bulletin, contact us, or register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.

  • Automated Information: When you access website, our servers automatically record standard log data. This includes your IP address, browser type, device model (e.g., mobile vs. desktop), operating system, and the exact pages you visit.

  • Interaction Data: We track which job listings and sports predictions you click on. This helps our algorithm understand market demand and serve you better opportunities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to data brokers. We use your information strictly to operate and improve The Kampala Index:

  • To deliver real-time job listings, breaking news, and sports analytics directly to your device.

  • To send you our Daily Index Bulletin via email or WhatsApp (only if you have opted in).

  • To optimize our website’s speed and mobile responsiveness.

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or fraudulent activity.

3. Third-Party Job Boards & APIs

The Kampala Index is an aggregator. We utilize authorized APIs (including but not limited to ReliefWeb and Jooble) and RSS feeds to display high-quality job opportunities.

  • External Links: When you click “Apply Now” on a job listing, you will often be redirected to a third-party website (e.g., an NGO portal, a corporate ATS, or a partner job board).

  • No Control: We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We strongly advise you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit before submitting your resume or personal details.

4. Sports Betting & Third-Party Platforms

Our sports desk provides analytics, odds, and guides for platforms like BetPawa, Fortebet, and others.

  • We do not process any wagers, deposits, or payouts on The Kampala Index.

  • If you click a link to a sports betting platform, your data and financial information are governed entirely by that specific operator’s privacy policy and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) directives.

5. Strict Age Restrictions

The Kampala Index contains sports betting analytics and related content that is strictly regulated. In compliance with Ugandan law, you must be 25 years of age or older to act upon any sports betting information provided on this site. Furthermore, our website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use standard cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and Next.js session tokens) to track activity on our service and hold certain information.

  • Essential Cookies: Required to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts.

  • Analytics Cookies: Used to track how traffic reaches our site and how users interact with our content, allowing us to continuously improve our layout and speed. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies; however, some portions of our website may not function optimally if you do so.

7. Data Security

We use modern, industry-standard encryption (SSL/HTTPS) to protect your data as it travels between your device and our servers. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights (Uganda Data Protection Act)

In accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 of Uganda, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data from our mailing lists or databases.

  • Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our tech stack, third-party partnerships, or legal obligations. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our compliance team:

  • By email: privacy@kampalaindex.com

  • By mail: Tankhill Muyenga Road, Kampala, Uganda