Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 5, 2026

Defcon International Music School ("Defcon", "we", "us", or "our") is a non-profit organization based in Mutungo Zone 2, Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda. We provide free music education, mentorship, and performance opportunities to underprivileged youth. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information you provide through our website forms or WhatsApp, such as your full name, email address, phone number, and the content of any message you send us.
• Enrollment information needed to register a student for our programs, such as the student's name, age, guardian contact details, and instrument or course of interest.
• Usage information collected automatically when you browse our site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, typically gathered through standard web server logs and hosting analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through our Contact Us form or WhatsApp;
• Process enrollment, volunteering, or partnership/sponsorship requests;
• Communicate updates about our programs, events, and impact;
• Maintain the safety, security, and proper functioning of our website;
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights of Defcon, our students, and staff.

3. Children's Privacy

Many of the young people we serve are minors. Where a student is under 18 years of age, we only collect personal information about that student with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, and only as needed to provide our music education and mentorship programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website without such guardian involvement.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, communications, or programs, and who are required to protect your information;
• With partners, sponsors, or donors, but only in aggregated or anonymized form unless you have given us explicit permission to share identifiable details (for example, a testimonial or success story);
• When required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Defcon, our students, staff, or the public.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use basic cookies or similar local storage to remember your preferences and to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect certain features of the site but will not prevent you from browsing it.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services, such as WhatsApp and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information we hold from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including enrollment records, reporting to donors and partners, and to comply with our legal and accounting obligations.

9. Your Rights

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you or your child, or to withdraw any consent previously given, by contacting us using the details below. We will respond to reasonable requests within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: