Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 5, 2024

Introduction

Shishi International Limited (“Shishi International”, “we”, “us”) is a company committed to innovation in healthcare and the responsible use of data. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website https://shishiinternational.com/.

Purpose of the Privacy Policy

This Policy outlines our data handling practices to ensure transparency and empower you to make informed decisions about the information you share with us.

Commitment to Data Protection

We respect your privacy rights and strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Data Protection and Privacy Act of Uganda.

Information Collection

Types of information collected:

  1. Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business affiliations when you submit inquiries, register an account, or provide feedback on our products.
  2. Usage Information: Browsing information, IP address, device type, operating system, pages visited, and dates and times of activity.
  3. Health Information: In specific instances and with your express consent, we may collect health information necessary for design and development, clinical trials, or improving products. But we’ll always ask permission before doing this.

Methods of collection:

Directly from You: Information you provide through contact forms, website registration, feedback forms, or trial participation.

Automatic Tracking: Cookies and similar technologies are used to collect website usage information. (See “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section).

Use of Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. Communication and Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and communicate about our products and services.
  2. Marketing: With your consent, to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
  3. Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, and enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.
  4. Product Development: To improve existing products and develop new ones using feedback, clinical trial data, or research findings.
  5. Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill reporting requirements related to our medical devices.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  1. Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist with website operation, marketing, data analysis, or business support. These providers are bound to protect the confidentiality of your information.
  2. Research Partners: With research partners conducting clinical trials or product studies, only after obtaining your explicit consent.
  3. Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, and court orders, or to protect Shishi International’s rights, property, or safety.
  4. Business Transactions: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We maintain technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure.

User Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request updates to incorrect or incomplete information.
  • Deletion/Erasure: Request the deletion of your information in certain circumstances.
  • Opt-Out: Withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications
  • Object or Restrict Processing: Object to, or request limitation on, certain uses of your information.

Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party services like Google Analytics, and Google Drive. These services have their privacy policies and may collect your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide a better user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie controls.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred, processed, and stored outside of Uganda. We take steps to ensure your data is adequately protected following data protection laws and international standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Effective Date”. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: shishiUganda@gmail.com