Your Data Rights
Last Updated: August 18, 2025
At Ojjo Real Estate, we believe you should have full control over your personal data. This page outlines your rights regarding the personal information we collect and how you can exercise these rights.
1. Right to Information and Access
1.1 Right to Be Informed
You have the right to know:
- What personal data we collect about you
- Why we collect and use your data
- Who we share your data with
- How long we keep your data
- Your rights regarding your data
1.2 Right of Access
You have the right to request:
- Confirmation that we are processing your personal data
- Access to your personal data we hold
- Information about how we process your data
- A copy of your personal data in a structured format
2. Right to Rectification and Correction
2.1 Correcting Inaccurate Data
You have the right to:
- Have inaccurate personal data corrected
- Have incomplete personal data completed
- Update your profile information at any time
- Correct property listing information
2.2 How to Make Corrections
- Self-Service: Update your profile in your account dashboard
- Email Request: Send corrections to info@ojjorealestate.com
- Phone Support: Call +256 778162705
3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
3.1 When You Can Request Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal data when:
- The data is no longer necessary for the original purpose
- You withdraw consent and there's no other legal basis
- You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
- Your data has been unlawfully processed
- You want to delete your account entirely
3.2 Limitations
We may retain data when required for:
- Legal compliance (tax records, anti-money laundering)
- Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims
- Public interest or historical research purposes
- Fraud prevention and security
4. Right to Restrict Processing
4.1 When You Can Restrict Processing
You can request to limit how we use your data when:
- You contest the accuracy of the data
- Processing is unlawful but you don't want deletion
- We no longer need the data but you need it for legal claims
- You object to processing pending verification of legitimate grounds
4.2 What Restriction Means
When processing is restricted, we will:
- Store your data securely
- Not use it for other purposes
- Only process with your consent or for legal claims
- Inform you before lifting the restriction
5. Right to Data Portability
5.1 What Data You Can Export
You have the right to receive your personal data in a portable format, including:
- Profile information and account details
- Property listings and descriptions
- Search history and preferences
- Communication history
- Transaction records
5.2 Data Format
We provide data in commonly used formats:
- JSON format for structured data
- CSV files for tabular data
- ZIP archives for images and documents
- PDF reports for transaction history
6. Right to Object
6.1 Marketing Communications
You can object to:
- Email marketing and newsletters
- SMS marketing messages
- Promotional phone calls
- Targeted advertising
6.2 Profiling and Automated Decision-Making
You have the right to object to:
- Automated property recommendations
- Algorithmic pricing suggestions
- Credit scoring and risk assessment
- Behavioral profiling for marketing
6.3 How to Object
- Unsubscribe Links: Use links in emails and SMS
- Account Settings: Adjust preferences in your dashboard
- Contact Us: Email privacy@ojjorealestate.com
7. Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making
7.1 What This Includes
You have rights regarding automated decisions that significantly affect you:
- Loan or credit approval decisions
- Property valuation algorithms
- Account suspension decisions
- Fraud detection systems
7.2 Your Rights
- Not to be subject to automated decision-making
- To have human review of automated decisions
- To express your point of view
- To contest the decision
8. How to Exercise Your Rights
8.1 Online Self-Service
Many rights can be exercised directly through your account:
- Access and download your data
- Update profile information
- Adjust privacy settings
- Manage communication preferences
8.2 Contact Methods
Email Requests
Data Protection Officer:
privacy@ojjorealestate.com
General Support:
info@ojjorealestate.com
8.3 Written Requests
Send written requests to:
Data Protection Officer
9G4R+GJ7, Nabweru Rd
Kampala, Uganda
9. Response Times and Process
9.1 Standard Response Times
- Access Requests: Within 30 days
- Correction Requests: Within 7 days
- Deletion Requests: Within 30 days
- Objection Requests: Immediately for marketing
9.2 Verification Process
To protect your privacy, we may require:
- Identity verification
- Account ownership confirmation
- Additional security checks
9.3 Complex Requests
For complex requests, we may:
- Extend the response time by up to 60 days
- Request additional information
- Charge a reasonable fee for excessive requests
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
10.1 Internal Complaints
If you're not satisfied with how we handle your data rights:
- Contact our Data Protection Officer
- Request escalation to management
- Use our formal complaint process
10.2 Regulatory Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Office
- Relevant supervisory authorities in your jurisdiction
- Consumer protection agencies