Policies
Privacy Policy
Who we are, our website address is: https://www.ubuntupledge.com
We are part of The WeAfric and below is the personal data we collect and why we collect it.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Information upload to contact form is used to direct our responses to your queries. We do not store it for marketing or share it with any third parties.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day. We use cookies and other technologies to improve our service, enable the use of third-party services (like YouTube videos) and serve interest-based advertising on third-party websites. When you leave our website or click on links that lead to external websites, we are unable to control what cookies are set in any way. You will need to set your cookie preferences for those sites as well.
Automated processing and profiling
We do not use profiling or automated decision-making processes. Storage of your information Your information is securely transmitted via our website. Once we have received your information, we will also use strict procedures and security features to prevent unauthorised access. How long we keep your data depends on the purpose for which the information was supplied. You will be informed of how long the data will be kept during the process of giving your personal details.
Passwords
Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password to access certain parts of the website, you are responsible for keeping this password safe and confidential. You must not share a password with anyone.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Using your information allows us to provide you with a better and more tailored experience when using our website. We use your information to: • enable us to supply you with the goods, services and information you have requested • ensure that content from the website is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer • analyse the information we collect so that we can administer, support and improve and develop the website • provide you with information, products or services that you request from us or which we feel may interest you, unless you have indicated otherwise • maintain a contract we have with you, such as a course application form or any other service you wish to access • notify you about changes to our service We will ask you for your consent to use your information. This could be on submitting a form or through our cookie consent banner.
Disclosure of your information
We will not share, sell or distribute any of the information you provide to us without your consent, except where disclosure is: • necessary to enforce our rights, including under our website Terms and Conditions of use • necessary to enforce our rights under any other Terms and Conditions of use or Terms and Conditions of sale of Ubuntu Pledge or any of its partners • required or permitted by law
Who we share your data with and how long we retain your data?
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. We use your personal details to provide you with information, products or services that you request from us. This could be as part of a course, registering for an event or through contacting members of Ubuntu Pledge staff.
Forms
On each of our online forms you use, there will be further details of why we are collecting the information asked for. We will always ask for your consent to process your information before you can submit the form. Storing your preferences We also store certain preferences you have using the site. When you interact with the website you will be able to set how you want to view content or whether you would like to permit analytics to help improvements, get personalised advertising for courses and or see content from companies outside the Ubuntu Pledge.
Ways we contact you
Depending on the circumstances we may contact you by post, telephone, email or text message. If you change your mind about being contacted in the future by any of these means then please let us know by getting in touch with the relevant department, unit or service.
Storing your information
In most cases, personal data is stored on Ubuntu Pledge servers within the UK. However, Ubuntu Pledge does use third-party companies to enhance the quality, service and functionality of certain web services available to visitors.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. This is done to reduce online abuse, bullying and to prevent harmful materials being posted.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
How to update your personal information Help us keep our records updated by informing us of any changes to your email address and other contact details.
Who do I need to contact?
Most areas of Ubuntu Pledge manage its collection and retention of personal information independently. To update your personal information, contact Ubuntu Pledge.
Not sure of the right contact?
If you’re unsure of who holds your information, you can submit an update form to the Records Management Section who will take the matter up on your behalf.
Legal information
Learn more about the legal basis for contract and consent and your rights.
Legal basis: consent
Ubuntu Pledge principally uses your information under the legal basis of consent. When you enter your information in a form, we specify the purpose and future use of this information. By submitting information to a form, you consent for your details to be used according to the purposes stated within each form. An example of this would be a request to be added to a mailing list (which will be used to send you newsletters and information). As this information is provided on the basis of consent, you are free to withdraw your consent for such use of your information at any time. We also collect some personal information (like the address of your computer) through the use of website cookies. You can set your preferences for these cookies through our cookie consent banner or when viewing some content. You can change these preferences at any time.
Legal basis: contract
Ubuntu Pledge may process your information under the legal basis of contract, whereby the processing is necessary for a contract you have with us, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract. Application and booking forms typically fall into this category wherein you supply your information because you wish to access a particular service or enrol on a course.
General information for individuals
Ubuntu Pledge Records Management Section has additional information on how Ubuntu Pledge collects, shares or processes personal information about you including:
• Data controller and contact details
• Data sharing
• Data transfers outside the European Economic Area
• Your rights
• And how to make a complaint