Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Heza Community Development Initiative (HCDI), a national non-governmental organization registered in Rwanda, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website hcdirwanda.org, interact with programs, or engage with us in any capacity.
Information you voluntarily provide:
Collected when you visit our website:
Processing membership, volunteer, and partnership applications
Processing and acknowledging donations
Communicating about programs, events, and initiatives
Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent only)
Improving our website, services, and user experience
Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
HCDI does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:
Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing payments (e.g., Flutterwave), or delivering services — bound by confidentiality agreements.
When required by law, regulation, or legal process to disclose information to authorities or regulatory bodies.
Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with donors and partners for reporting — never individual personal data without consent.
To protect the rights, safety, and property of HCDI, our beneficiaries, or the public when necessary.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments and updates
Secure storage of sensitive documents and payment data
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your own data.
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In accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Rwanda's Law N° 058/2021 relating to the protection of personal data, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
HCDI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
HCDI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Heza Community Development Initiative
Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda