Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ugizo. This Privacy Policy explains how ugizo.com (the "Site") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you engage with our services. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described below and acknowledge our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

We gather data to deliver, optimize, and secure our offerings. The categories of information we may collect include:

• Personal data you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, company affiliation, job title, and any details you submit through forms, surveys, or correspondence with Ugizo.
• Account and profile information you create on the Site, including preferences, settings, and communications you opt to receive.
• Usage information about how you interact with the Site, including features you access, pages visited, time stamps, and retention durations for sessions.
• Technical and device information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, language, and unique device identifiers, which helps us diagnose issues and improve performance.
• Transactional or service-related data when you engage with paid features, subscriptions, or other commercial activities on the Site.

Log Files

We maintain log files to monitor, protect, and enhance the Site. Log files typically include:

• IP addresses and related diagnostic data
• Browser and device characteristics
• Pages visited, referral sources, and navigation paths
• Time stamps and action logs for site interactions

These records support security, analytics, and troubleshooting efforts. Log data is retained for periods that are consistent with legal requirements and our internal retention policies.

Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies help Ugizo deliver a seamless experience and understand site performance. We categorize cookies as follows:

• Essential cookies that enable core functionalities and security
• Preference cookies that remember user choices and settings
• Analytical cookies that collect usage statistics to improve the Site
• Functional cookies that support features such as localization, personalization, or login state

You may manage cookie settings through your browser or via the consent banner on the Site. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or performance, but you can still access public sections of the Site.

Third-Party Advertising

We may engage advertising partners to display ads on Ugizo or on other sites. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits across sites to deliver targeted or interest-based advertising. We do not sell personal data to advertisers. We may provide advertisers with aggregated, non-identifiable data to measure trends and ad effectiveness. You may opt out of targeted advertising through industry tools or by managing settings with our advertising partners. Note that opting out does not stop all ads but may reduce personalization.

Children's Privacy

Ugizo does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered data from a minor, we will promptly remove it from our records. Parents and guardians should supervise children's online activities and employ available parental controls. If you suspect a child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can address it promptly.

Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information under our control. Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to fulfill our services. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to accomplish the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or meet business needs.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes occur, we will provide notice on the Site or by other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected] or use the Site’s designated contact form.