1. Information We Collect

The 6Summits Rwenzori Community Foundation collects personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us. This typically occurs when you interact with our website to support our mission.

Personal Information

We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, country of residence, and professional background when you:

• Submit a Volunteer Application form.
• Submit a Partnership Inquiry form.
• Use our Contact Us form.
• Make a financial donation (via a secure third-party payment processor).

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect standard, non-identifying information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, operating system, and the pages you view. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect exclusively to further the charitable and community development goals of the Foundation. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Evaluate and process your volunteer or partnership applications.
• Respond to your inquiries, questions, or feedback.
• Process donations and issue necessary receipts or acknowledgments.
• Send you updates about our conservation and community programs (only if you have opted in).
• Maintain internal records for administrative and legal compliance.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

We may share your information only in the following limited situations:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as secure payment processors or email hosting services) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency in Uganda).

4. Data Security

The security of your personal information is a priority. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please note 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 information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device. We use cookies to understand site traffic and to remember your preferences.

You can choose to configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to control the personal information you share with the Foundation. You may at any time:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request the deletion of your personal data from our active records.
• Opt-out of receiving future communications or newsletters.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

6Summits Rwenzori Community Foundation
Kasese, Western Uganda
Email: info@rwenzorifoundation.the6summits.com

Last Updated: September 2026