Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 23 September 2026
The African Research and Management Institute (ARAMI) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information entrusted to us through our website, applications, and digital services.
This Privacy Policy explains how ARAMI collects, accesses, uses, stores, protects, and shares personal information, including information obtained through Google services and Google APIs.
By using our application or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About ARAMI
The African Research and Management Institute (ARAMI) is a professional training, research and management institution based in Uganda.
African Research and Management Institute (ARAMI)
Plot 144, Mutesa II Road
P.O. Box 152, Ntinda, Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 660512 / +256 762 201153
WhatsApp: +256 742 550750
For privacy-related questions, please contact us using the details provided above or through our website.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our application and services, we may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Organization or company name
- Job title or professional information
- Registration information
- Course or programme information
- Information submitted through forms
- Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our application or website, we may collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser or application information
- Date and time of access
- Application activity
- Pages or screens accessed
- Diagnostic and security information
3. Google User Data
Our application may use Google APIs and Google services to provide specific functionality to users.
Where our application accesses information associated with your Google Account, we only access the information necessary to provide the functionality you have requested or authorized.
Depending on the Google services and permissions used by the application, this may include:
- Your Google Account name
- Your Google Account email address
- Your Google profile information
- Information made available through the specific Google API scopes that you authorize
- Other Google user data specifically identified in the application’s Google authorization request
The exact information accessed depends on the permissions displayed to you when you authorize the application.
We do not request access to Google user data that is unnecessary for the functionality of our application.
4. How We Use Google User Data
Google user data obtained through Google APIs is used only for purposes disclosed to you and necessary to provide the application’s functionality.
For example, Google Account information may be used to:
- Authenticate or identify you within the application.
- Create or maintain your application account.
- Provide features that require Google Account authentication.
- Personalize your experience where this functionality has been requested.
- Perform actions that you explicitly authorize through the application.
- Maintain application security and prevent unauthorized access.
- Provide the services and functionality requested by you.
We do not use Google user data for purposes unrelated to the functionality for which it was provided or authorized.
5. Google API Services User Data Policy
Our application’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will comply with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements where applicable.
We will only use Google user data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and in the application’s authorization and consent screens.
We do not sell Google user data.
We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes where such use is prohibited by Google’s policies.
We do not use Google user data to determine a user’s creditworthiness, insurance eligibility, employment eligibility, housing eligibility, or other similarly sensitive eligibility decisions.
Google user data is not transferred to third parties except as necessary to provide the application’s functionality, comply with applicable law, protect our services and users, or as otherwise disclosed and authorized.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information or Google user data.
Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes, including:
Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers for services such as:
- Website and application hosting
- Cloud infrastructure
- Authentication
- Email delivery
- Security
- Analytics
- Technical support
- Application maintenance
Where these providers process personal information on our behalf, they are expected to process the information only for authorized purposes and maintain appropriate security safeguards.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information where required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request.
Security and Protection
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to detect, investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or other unlawful activity, or to protect the rights and safety of ARAMI, our users, or others.
7. Google User Data Sharing
Google user data will only be shared with third parties where such sharing is necessary to provide or improve the application’s requested functionality, comply with legal requirements, protect the security of the application, or otherwise comply with applicable Google policies.
Where a third-party service receives Google user data, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient handles the information appropriately and only for the permitted purpose.
We do not sell Google user data to third parties.
8. Storage of Google User Data
Information obtained through Google APIs may be processed and stored on secure systems operated by ARAMI or its authorized service providers.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Unauthorized disclosure
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Destruction
Google user data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide the relevant functionality, maintain the user’s account, meet legitimate business requirements, or comply with applicable legal obligations.
Where Google user data is no longer required, we will delete it or anonymize it where reasonably appropriate and permitted by applicable law.
9. Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect personal information and Google user data.
These measures may include:
- Access controls
- Authentication mechanisms
- Secure communication protocols
- Restricted access to personal information
- Monitoring and security controls
- Regular review of application security
However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Google Account Authorization
When you choose to connect your Google Account to our application, Google will display the permissions requested by the application.
You can review those permissions before granting access.
You may withdraw access to the application through your Google Account settings. Withdrawal of access may affect features that depend on Google services.
If you disconnect your Google Account, ARAMI may retain information that was lawfully collected before the disconnection where retention is necessary for legitimate business, legal, security or record-keeping purposes.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
The period for which information is retained may depend on:
- The nature of the information
- The purpose for which it was collected
- Whether you maintain an account with us
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Security and fraud-prevention requirements
- Legitimate business record-keeping requirements
Google user data that is no longer required for the application’s functionality will be deleted or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements.
12. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Request deletion of information obtained through Google APIs, where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- Request information about how your personal information is being used.
To make a request, contact ARAMI using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
13. Deleting Your Data
You may request deletion of personal information associated with your use of our application.
To request deletion, contact us using the contact details below and identify the application or account concerned.
Where applicable, we will:
- Verify the request.
- Identify the information associated with your account.
- Delete information that we are not legally or legitimately required to retain.
- Disconnect or remove relevant Google user data where applicable.
- Confirm completion of the request, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Some information may need to be retained where required by law, for legitimate business records, security purposes, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or enforcement of legal agreements.
14. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and application may use cookies or similar technologies to provide functionality, maintain security, remember preferences, understand usage, and improve our services.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser or device settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some functionality.
15. Third-Party Services and Links
Our application or website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services.
Those third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
ARAMI is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services that are not controlled by ARAMI.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information to them.
16. Children’s Privacy
Our application and services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
17. International Data Processing
Some of our service providers may process information outside Uganda.
Where personal information, including Google user data, is processed outside Uganda, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable requirements.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:
- Our application
- Google API integrations
- The information we collect
- How information is processed
- Applicable legal requirements
- Our privacy and security practices
When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
Where required, we will provide additional notice of material changes.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our use of Google user data, or wish to request access, correction or deletion of your personal information, please contact us.
African Research and Management Institute (ARAMI)
Plot 144, Mutesa II Road
P.O. Box 152, Ntinda, Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 660512 / +256 762 201153
WhatsApp: +256 742 550750
Website: https://www.aramionline.org/
For requests concerning Google user data, please clearly indicate that your request relates to information accessed through Google APIs.
Google API User Data Disclosure
For clarity, ARAMI’s application follows these principles when handling Google user data:
Access: We access only the Google user data necessary for the application’s disclosed functionality and only after the user grants the requested permission.
Use: Google user data is used only to provide, maintain, secure, or improve the functionality for which access was authorized, subject to applicable Google policies.
Storage: Where Google user data is stored, it is protected using reasonable security measures and retained only for as long as necessary.
Sharing: Google user data is not sold. It is shared only where necessary to provide the requested functionality, with authorized service providers, when required by law, or for legitimate security purposes consistent with applicable requirements.
User Control: Users may withdraw Google Account access and may contact ARAMI to request deletion of applicable personal information.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with any consent or authorization notices presented within the application.