Cookie Policy
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Uganda
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience while using our website is secure, transparent, and user-friendly.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use when you visit www.opm.go.ug.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies an individual. However, information stored in cookies may be linked with personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website.
Why We Use Cookies
The Office of the Prime Minister uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Improve website performance and reliability.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Enhance accessibility and user experience.
- Understand how visitors interact with our website in order to improve our services.
- Protect the website from malicious activity and maintain security.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as:
- Secure navigation
- Form submissions
- Session management
- Website security
Without these cookies, certain services may not be available.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical information, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Navigation paths
- Device and browser information
- Error reports
This information helps us continually improve the website and the digital services we provide.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Accessibility settings
- Cookie consent preferences
They allow us to provide a more personalized browsing experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages or services may include content or functionality provided by trusted third parties, such as:
- Embedded videos
- Interactive maps
- Social media content
- Government digital services
- Website analytics providers
These third parties may place cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. OPM does not control these cookies.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a Cookie Notice requesting your consent for the use of non-essential cookies.
You may choose to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Manage your cookie preferences.
Your preferences can be updated at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You may:
- Delete existing cookies;
- Block future cookies;
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of parts of this website.
For guidance on managing cookies, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with applicable laws of Uganda relating to privacy, data protection, and information security, as well as the Office of the Prime Minister’s Privacy Policy.
Where personal data is collected through website services, it is handled responsibly, securely, and only for legitimate government purposes.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
The Office of the Prime Minister may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or improvements to our digital services.
The revised version will be published on this page together with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on this website, please contact:
Office of the Prime Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
P.O. Box 341
Kampala, Uganda
Email: info@opm.go.ug
Website: www.opm.go.ug