Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our website, platforms, and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Company, We, Us, or Our refers to INTO RWANDA, a digital media and news platform operating this website.
- Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website, containing details of your browsing history and preferences.
- Country refers to Rwanda.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the website and all related digital platforms.
- Service Provider means any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Social media usernames
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, messages, or subscriptions
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This may include your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and tags to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are used for essential site functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes.
Advertising Cookies may be used by Google AdSense and other partners to show personalized or non-personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
You can manage or withdraw your consent to Cookies at any time through your browser settings or through a cookie consent banner displayed on our website. Refusing Cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the Service.
Use of Your Personal Data
Advertising and Analytics Tools
We use third-party advertising and analytics tools to understand user behavior, improve content, and monetize the Service. These tools may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data.
The tools used include but are not limited to:
- Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics for traffic and user behavior analysis
- Google Tag Manager for managing website tags
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel for advertising performance and audience insights
These third parties may use Cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
Users may see advertisements on the Service even if they do not create an Account or actively provide personal information.
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To manage your Account
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
- To provide news, updates, promotions, or relevant content
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To monitor usage and detect technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, advertising partners such as Google may use collected data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on user activity and preferences, subject to user consent where required by law.
We may share your personal data only in the following situations:
- With Service Providers who help us operate and maintain the Service
- To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests by authorities
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Company or users
- With your consent
Retention of Your Personal Data
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country where data protection laws may differ. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of your Personal Data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100 percent secure.
Cookie Consent and EU User Rights
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other regions with similar data protection laws, INTO RWANDA complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You have the right to consent to or reject the use of Cookies that are not strictly necessary. Upon visiting our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice allowing you to manage your preferences.
Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
You may also learn how Google manages data from sites that use its services through Google’s advertising and privacy resources.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such information.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, data protection practices, or advertising technologies used on INTO RWANDA, you can contact us through the official contact information provided on this website.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with Google AdSense requirements, GDPR standards, and applicable data protection regulations.
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