Last updated: September 6, 2026
Rwanda Tribune (“we,” “us,” “our,” rwandatribune.rw) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: If you contact us, comment on an article, or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you send us.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. Cookies
We use cookies to operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly if you do.
3. Advertising and Third-Party Vendors
Rwanda Tribune uses third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit our site.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use technology to send, directly to your browser, the advertisements and links that appear on Rwanda Tribune. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons) may also be used by our third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and to personalize the advertising content you see. Rwanda Tribune has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
4. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Understand how our content is used and which topics matter most to our readers
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our Contact page
- Serve relevant advertising through Google and other ad partners
- Comply with applicable law
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Authorities, where required by law
- A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Protection Rights (Rwanda)
This Privacy Policy is prepared with regard to Rwanda’s Law N° 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy. Where applicable, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@rwandatribune.rw.
7. Data Protection Rights (EU/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.
8. Children’s Privacy
Rwanda Tribune is a general news publication not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have inadvertently done so, we will delete that information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites and encourage you to review their own privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled can be sent to:
Rwanda Tribune Email: info@rwandatribune.rw