Terms and Privacy Policy

Welcome to https://onrwanda.com, a platform operated from Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to providing information, services, and engagement opportunities (“the Platform”). At OnRwanda, we prioritize safeguarding your personal information and ensuring clarity in our data practices. This Terms and Privacy Policy (“Policy”) constitutes a legally binding agreement detailing the collection, use, storage, and protection of your data, as well as your rights under applicable Rwandan and international laws. By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge and consent to the practices outlined herein.

1. Scope and Definitions

1.1. Applicability: This Policy applies to all users of https://onrwanda.com/, including visitors, registered account holders, and contributors, regardless of geographic location.
1.2. Definitions:

  • “Personal Data” refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • “Processing” encompasses any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, or deletion.
  • “We,” “Us,” or “Our” refers to OnRwanda, headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.

2. Data Collection Practices

2.1. Voluntarily Provided Information: We collect Personal Data you submit, such as:

  • Account registration details (e.g., full name, email address, username)
  • Content contributions (e.g., comments, uploads, messages)
  • Correspondence with us via [email protected]
    2.2. Automatically Collected Data: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, we gather:
  • Technical identifiers (e.g., IP address, device ID, browser specifications)
  • Usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral sources)
    2.3. Third-Party Sources: We may obtain supplemental data from external partners (e.g., analytics providers) in compliance with applicable laws.

3. Purposes of Data Processing

3.1. Service Delivery: To facilitate access, personalize content, and maintain Platform functionality.
3.2. Communication: To send notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide updates or promotional materials (subject to your consent where required).
3.3. Analytics and Improvement: To conduct research, monitor trends, and enhance user experience.
3.4. Security: To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

4.1. Processing is lawful where it is:

  • Necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
  • Based on your explicit consent
  • Required for compliance with legal obligations
  • In pursuit of our legitimate interests (e.g., security, service enhancement), provided such interests do not override your rights.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Engagement

5.1. Service Providers: We engage trusted third parties (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements to process data on our behalf.
5.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose data to authorities or courts when compelled by Rwandan law or other jurisdictions’ enforceable mandates.
5.3. Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred, with notice provided where feasible.
5.4. No Sale: We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data for monetary gain.

6. Your Rights Under Rwandan Data Protection Law

6.1. If you are a Rwandan citizen, under Law No. 058/2021 Relating to the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy:

  • Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy thereof.
  • Right to Rectification: You may demand correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may object to specific processing activities, such as direct marketing, or withdraw consent previously given.
    6.2. To exercise these rights, submit a written request to [email protected]. We will respond within the 30 days mandated by Rwandan law, subject to verification of your identity.

7. Global Privacy Rights

7.1. For users outside Rwanda, we align with international standards, including:

  • Transparency: Right to clear information about data usage.
  • Access and Correction: Ability to review and amend your data.
  • Deletion: Right to request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) where lawful.
  • Restriction and Objection: Right to limit processing or object to it under certain conditions.
    7.2. Additional rights may apply under regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

8. Data Security Measures

8.1. We deploy industry-standard safeguards, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls, to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
8.2. Despite these efforts, no online system is impervious. We disclaim liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

9.1. We utilize cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to optimize functionality and track usage patterns.
9.2. You may configure your browser to reject cookies, though this may impair certain features. Refer to our Cookie Policy [link to be added] for details.

10. Retention Period

10.1. We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law (e.g., tax or audit obligations).
10.2. Upon expiration, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11.1. Our Platform may link to external websites or integrate third-party tools. We bear no responsibility for their privacy practices or content.

12. Policy Amendments

12.1. We reserve the right to amend this Policy at our discretion. Updates will be posted on this page with an effective date. Continued use post-amendment signifies acceptance.

13. Contact Information

13.1. For inquiries, complaints, or rights requests, contact:

Last Updated: March 08, 2025

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your interaction with https://onrwanda.com, operated by OnRwanda from Kigali, Rwanda. By accessing or utilizing our Platform, you enter into a binding agreement with us under these Terms.

1. Acceptance and Eligibility

1.1. Acceptance: Use of the Platform constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and any referenced policies.
1.2. Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old and have legal capacity to agree to these Terms. Use by minors requires parental consent.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1. Registration: Certain features require an account. You agree to provide accurate, current information and update it as needed.
2.2. Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and notifying us promptly of unauthorized access at [email protected].

3. Permitted Use and Restrictions

3.1. Acceptable Conduct: You may use the Platform for lawful, personal, or informational purposes consistent with its intent.
3.2. Prohibited Actions: You shall not:

  • Engage in illegal activities or post harmful, defamatory, or infringing content
  • Deploy bots, scripts, or other tools to extract data without authorization
  • Interfere with the Platform’s infrastructure or security features
    3.3. We may investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement as necessary.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership: All content, designs, trademarks, and code on https://onrwanda.com/ are the property of OnRwanda or its licensors, protected under Rwandan and international intellectual property laws.
4.2. License: We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes.
4.3. Restrictions: Reproduction, distribution, or modification of our content without prior written consent is prohibited.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1. Ownership: You retain rights to content you submit but grant OnRwanda a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display it in connection with the Platform.
5.2. Moderation: We may review, edit, or remove user content that breaches these Terms, without prior notice.

6. Termination and Suspension

6.1. Our Rights: We may suspend or terminate your access for violations, suspected fraud, or at our sole discretion, with or without cause.
6.2. Effect: Termination ends your right to use the Platform, though surviving provisions (e.g., intellectual property, liability) remain enforceable.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1. As-Is Basis: The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of merchantability, fitness, or uninterrupted operation.
7.2. Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by law, OnRwanda shall not be liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use, capped at amounts paid by you to us (if any).

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1. Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Rwanda.
8.2. Disputes: Any disputes shall be resolved through negotiation, failing which, the courts of Kigali, Rwanda, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

9. Amendments to Terms

9.1. We may revise these Terms periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use thereafter binds you to the new Terms.

10. Contact Information

10.1. Address inquiries to:

Last Updated: March 01, 2025