Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25th March 2026
MyCareer Africa is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPPA), 2019.
1. Information we Collect
We collect information to help you discover your ideal career path.
Information collected from you:
Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, and password.
Assessment Data: Your responses to the Holland (RIASEC) personality assessment.
Profile Information: Career interests, strengths, and preferences you choose to share.
User Content: Questions submitted to experts, messages to the AI assistant, and forum posts.
Feedback: Ratings, reviews, and survey responses.
Information we collect automatically:
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, features used.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
Cookies: Small data files that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Legal Basis for Collection
We collect and process your data only on lawful grounds as required by the DPPA:
Consent: By using our platform, you give your consent for us to collect and process your personal data for career guidance purposes.
Contract: Processing is necessary to provide you with the career assessment and guidance services you request.
Legitimate Interests: We use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our platform and services.
3. Parental Consent for Children
We do not collect or process personal data from a child (under 18 years) without the prior consent of a parent, guardian, or person having authority over the child.
If you are a student under 18, you confirm that your parent or guardian has reviewed and consented to this Privacy Policy.
We encourage parents to supervise their children's use of the platform.
A parent or guardian may request access to or deletion of their child's data at any time.
4. How we use your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account.
Generate your personalized personality and career matching report.
Provide career pathway recommendations based on your profile.
Connect you with career experts who can answer your questions.
Improve and personalize your platform experience.
Send you relevant updates and resources (only with your consent).
Ensure platform security and prevent misuse.
We do NOT sell or rent your personal data to any third party.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data.
Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with regular backups and monitoring.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active.
Inactive Accounts: If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., aggregated anonymized data for research).
Legal Claims: Some data may be retained for a longer period if needed for legal claims or proceedings.
7. Cookies
We use essential and analytics cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for platform functionality (e.g., keeping you logged in). Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform to improve our services.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
8. International Platform Users
We shall process or store your data in accordance with Ugandan data protection laws.
9. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Effective Date at the top will indicate when the policy was last revised. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the platform.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or to report a concern: Email: info@mycareerafrica.com
By using MyCareer Africa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.