Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Last Updated: July 15, 2023

1. Introduction

School of Hygiene-Mbale (SoHM) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our services or programs
• Submit an application
• Sign up for newsletters or communications
• Participate in activities on our website
• Contact us directly

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Educational background and academic records
• Financial information for payment processing
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you to:

• Process and manage your application and enrollment
• Provide and maintain our services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Send you administrative information
• Send promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Protect against unauthorized access and legal liability

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.

5. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent, except as described below:

• To comply with legal requirements and governmental regulations
• To protect our rights and the safety of our users
• To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services
• To educational partners and regulatory bodies for academic purposes

Last Updated: July 15, 2023

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the School of Hygiene-Mbale (SoHM) website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

2. Intellectual Property

The content, organization, graphics, design, and other matters related to the SoHM website are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. Copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such content or any part of the website is prohibited without express written permission from SoHM.

3. User Content

By posting, uploading, or submitting any material to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the website. Prohibited activities include:

• Using the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Transmitting any malware, spyware, or other malicious code
• Collecting user information without their consent
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The SoHM website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. SoHM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or accessibility of the website. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor do we make any warranty as to the results obtained from the use of the website.

6. Limitation of Liability

SoHM shall not be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

7. Changes to Terms

SoHM reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. It is your responsibility to check these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us at:

School of Hygiene-Mbale (SoHM)

P.O. Box 221, Mbale, Uganda, East Africa

Email: mbalesoh@gmail.com

Phone: +256-414-670-507