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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

ExpressCargoUG ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when using our website at expresscargoug.com and our shipping services.

1. Information We Collect

Order Information

When you place an order, we collect: your full name, phone number, email address, delivery address, district/zone, and payment method (MTN or Airtel number). This information is strictly required to process and deliver your order.

Tracking Data

When you track a shipment, we log your tracking number queries to help us improve response times and diagnose delivery issues.

Account Information

If you create an account, we store your phone number and name. Account data is used only to show you your order history and enable faster checkout.

Device & Usage Data

We collect basic analytics (page views, browser type, device type) via anonymous tracking. This data is never linked to your personal identity.

2. How We Use Your Information

Order Processing

Your name, phone, and address are used solely to process your order, confirm payment, and arrange delivery to your door.

Communications

We use your phone number to send delivery updates via WhatsApp and SMS. We may contact you if there is an issue with your order or delivery.

Service Improvement

Anonymous usage data helps us understand which products are popular, optimize our website, and improve the overall shopping experience.

Legal Compliance

We retain order records as required by Ugandan tax and business regulations for a period of 5 years.

3. Data Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Data

ExpressCargoUG never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Delivery Partners

Your name, address, and phone number are shared with our local delivery partners only to the extent necessary to complete your delivery. Partners are bound by confidentiality.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information to law enforcement or government authorities if required by Ugandan law or valid legal process.

4. Data Security

How We Protect Your Data

Your data is stored on secured servers with industry-standard encryption. Access is limited to authorized ExpressCargoUG team members who need it to fulfill orders.

Payment Security

We do not store your MTN or Airtel Mobile Money PIN. All transactions are processed through the official MTN and Airtel networks. We only record the phone number and transaction reference.

Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours via the phone number or email you provided.

5. Your Rights

Access & Correction

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request corrections to any inaccurate information by contacting us on WhatsApp.

Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal data. Note that we are required to retain certain records (such as order history) for legal and accounting purposes for 5 years.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications (promotional messages) at any time by messaging "STOP" to +256 708 425 064.

6. Cookies

What We Use

Our website uses essential cookies to keep your shopping cart active and remember your preferences. We also use anonymous analytics cookies to understand site usage.

Your Control

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect cart and checkout functionality.

7. Changes to This Policy

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify users via WhatsApp or a notice on our website. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

Privacy Questions

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: WhatsApp: +256 708 425 064 | Email: info@expresscargoug.com | Instagram: @expresscargoug

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