Quick answer: GeraGuard is a browser privacy extension and companion toolkit for Ugandan internet users. It blocks third-party trackers, alerts on data leaks, and helps individuals exercise rights under the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019. Free tier available; Pro tier at UGX 6,000/month payable via MTN MoMo or Airtel Money.

Why privacy matters in Uganda

Ugandan internet use has grown rapidly, with UCC reporting tens of millions of internet users and mobile-money accounts in the tens of millions. That footprint generates substantial personal data. The Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 gives Ugandans rights over their data — but exercising those rights requires tooling. GeraGuard is designed for that.

What GeraGuard does

Tracker blocker — blocks third-party trackers on sites you visit
Fingerprint resistance — reduces browser fingerprinting surface
Email alias — create disposable addresses for sign-ups
Breach monitor — alerts if your email appears in known data breaches
Data subject request helper — pre-filled templates under DPA 2019 and EAC equivalents
MoMo privacy tips — guidance on sharing PINs, agent-risk, phishing

Regulatory backdrop

Browser extensions fall outside direct broadcast licensing but the service itself is subject to the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 as a data processor. GeraGuard is registered with PDPO as required. Financial flows for the Pro tier are handled via BoU-licensed PSPs. Business registration with URSB and tax via URA.

Pricing

Free: tracker blocker, email alias limited
Pro: UGX 6,000/month — unlimited aliases, breach monitor, DSR helper
Family: UGX 15,000/month — 5 members

MTN MoMo and Airtel Money are the default payment methods; card via Flutterwave also supported.

EAC context

Data regimes across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi are converging. The DSR helper in GeraGuard supports English and Swahili templates and maps to each country's data-protection authority, so Ugandans studying or working in the region stay protected across borders.

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GeraCompliance — DPA 2019 compliance for Ugandan businesses
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GeraLens — AI-first privacy-conscious visual search

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