Effective Date: August 2026

Privacy Policy for Kasangati Orphans Fund Society (KOFS)

Kasangati Orphans Fund Society (KOFS) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 of Uganda.

Who We Are

Kasangati Orphans Fund Society (KOFS) is a registered non-governmental organization based in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to improving the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, widows, and disadvantaged communities through education, healthcare, nutrition, and community development programs.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Postal or Physical Address
  • Donation Amounts
  • Payment Information (processed securely through Flutterwave; KOFS does not store card information)
  • Messages submitted through contact forms
  • IP Address
  • Browser Information
  • Cookies and Website Usage Data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations
  • Issue donation acknowledgements and receipts
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve our website and services
  • Communicate updates about our programs
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions

Payment Security

Online donations are securely processed through Flutterwave. KOFS does not store debit card, credit card, or bank account details on its servers.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information.

Information may only be shared:

  • With trusted payment processors
  • When required by law
  • With service providers supporting KOFS operations under confidentiality agreements

Data Security

KOFS implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

Under Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Lodge complaints regarding misuse of your data

Retention of Information

We retain donor information only for as long as necessary to fulfill legal, accounting, reporting, and operational requirements.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. KOFS is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Changes to This Policy

KOFS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Kasangati Orphans Fund Society (KOFS)

P.O. Box 1949
Kampala, Uganda

Email: kofs_kasangati@yahoo.com

Telephone:
+256 704 767599
+256 702 476180