Introduction
Welcome to the CAGE-TB website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
CAGE-TB (Cough Audio triaGE for TB) is an initiative focused on automated smartphone-based cough audio classification for rapid tuberculosis triage testing. Our goal is to advance healthcare through innovative, data-driven solutions.
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us:
Email: willyssengooba@gmail.com
Address: Upper Mulago Hill Road
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Information You Provide
- When you contact us or sign up for updates, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
- Automatically Collected Information
- When you visit our website, we may collect technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more details, refer to our Cookies Policy.
- Research Data (if applicable)
- If you participate in any research initiatives hosted on this website, we may collect anonymized health-related data in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services
- To ensure the functionality and performance of our website.
- To respond to inquiries or provide updates about our project.
- For Research and Development
- To support our mission of advancing tuberculosis triage testing through anonymized and aggregated data analysis.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards in research and data handling.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers
- We may engage third-party providers for hosting, analytics, or other operational services.
- Legal Compliance
- We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Research Collaboration
- In research contexts, only anonymized data will be shared with collaborators or published in findings.
Your Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access and Correction
- You can request a copy of your personal data or ask us to correct inaccuracies.
- Data Deletion
- You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or research retention requirements.
- Opt-Out of Communications
- You can unsubscribe from any email communications at any time.
- Cookies Control
- Manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes secure servers, encryption, and regular system monitoring. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:
Email: willyssengooba@gmail.com
Address: Upper Mulago Hill Road