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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 March 2026

MAT ABACUS Business School ("we", "us", or "our") operates the CFO Leadership Academy programme and the website cfo.matabacus.ac.ug. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, registration forms, advertisements (including LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms), and related communications.

1. Information We Collect

When you express interest in or register for the CFO Leadership Academy, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Sponsorship type (self-sponsored or employer-sponsored)
• Professional information such as job title, company name, and LinkedIn profile data (when submitted via LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms)

We may also collect non-personal data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage analytics through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your registration or expression of interest for the CFO Leadership Academy
• To contact you regarding programme details, schedules, fees, and enrollment
• To send you relevant updates, event invitations, and promotional materials related to the CFO Leadership Academy and MAT ABACUS Business School
• To improve our website, services, and marketing efforts
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through our forms or LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, you consent to our collection and use of that data as described in this policy.
• Legitimate interest: To communicate with prospective participants and improve our programme offerings.
• Contractual necessity: To process enrolment and deliver the programme to registered participants.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• ICPAU (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda) – our programme partner, for certification and CPD alignment purposes
• Service providers who assist us with website hosting, email communications, and analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored on secure servers located in Uganda. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (SSL/TLS), access controls, and restricted file permissions on our servers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Lead data collected for the CFO Leadership Academy is typically retained for a period of up to 24 months from the date of collection. After this period, data is securely deleted unless you have enrolled in the programme, in which case alumni records may be retained for longer.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn, YouTube, and partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: