Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Atlas AI ("we", "our", or "the Platform") is an AI engagement platform for the Office of the Hon. State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization, Republic of Uganda, operated by Africa One ePortal Limited. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at atlasug.com and office.atlasug.com (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
• Chat messages: The questions you ask and conversations you have with Atlas AI. If you are signed in, these are stored to provide chat history.
• Feedback: Any ratings or feedback you provide on AI responses.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• IP address: Used for security, rate limiting, and general geographic analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To save and display your chat history when you are signed in
• To improve the quality and accuracy of AI responses using aggregated, anonymised data
• To prevent abuse, fraud, and ensure platform security
• To send important service-related communications
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Anonymous Usage

You can use Atlas AI without creating an account. When you use the Service anonymously, we do not store your chat messages or associate your queries with any identity. Only minimal technical data (IP address, device type) is collected for security and rate limiting purposes.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• AI service providers: Your questions are processed by third-party AI models to generate responses. These providers process data according to their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Authentication providers: If you use Google Sign-In, Google processes your authentication data per their privacy policy.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@atlas.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. Analytics cookies, if used, are self-hosted and do not share data with external parties.

9. Children's Privacy

Atlas AI is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: