Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you interact with our website www.lewys.co.ug, our services, or our partner platforms.

By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and any other agreements between us. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by publishing changes on our website. Please check our website periodically to ensure you are aware of the current version.

SECTION 1 – What Do We Do With Your Information?

When you purchase from our store or use our services, we collect the personal information you provide such as your name, address, phone number, and email address. When you browse our website, we also automatically receive your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address and related technical information, which helps us improve our services and understand how you use our site. With your permission, we may also send you emails or SMS updates about our products, new services, offers, and other updates from Lewys or Yellowstone Archivers Ltd.

SECTION 2 – Consent

How do we obtain your consent? When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify payment, place an order, arrange for delivery, or access one of our services, you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific purpose only. If we ask for your personal information for another purpose (such as marketing), we will either ask you directly for explicit consent or provide you with an opportunity to decline. How do I withdraw my consent? If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time for us to contact you, or for the continued collection, use, or disclosure of your information. To do so, please contact us at yellowstonearchives@gmail.com.

SECTION 3 – Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information if required by Ugandan law, or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to facilitate payments, logistics, communications, and customer support. These providers will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary for them to perform their services for us. However, certain providers such as payment gateways and logistics companies may have their own privacy policies governing the information we share with them. We encourage you to read their privacy statements so you understand how they handle your personal information. Please note that some service providers may operate in other countries. If you choose to proceed with a transaction involving such providers, your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which they or their facilities are located.

SECTION 5 – Links

Our website or communication platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and encourage you to review their policies.

SECTION 6 – Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and follow industry best practices to ensure it is not lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed.

SECTION 7 – Age of Consent

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your country of residence (18 years in Uganda), or that you are the age of majority and have given consent for your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 8 – Cookies & Data Retention

Cookies: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. Cookies do not personally identify you but may link to your account or browsing history. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website. Data Retention: We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

SECTION 9 – Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will take effect immediately upon posting on our website. If material changes are made, we will notify you on the website so that you remain informed about what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it. In the event Lewys (operated by Yellowstone Archivers Ltd) is merged, acquired, or restructured, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity to continue providing services to you.