Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, telephone number, email address, postal address, payment or donation information, sponsorship records, volunteer applications, employment applications, event registrations, and any information you provide through contact forms or correspondence with our organization.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of access, and cookies or similar technologies that help improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information

Kids’ Peace Initiative uses your information to provide and improve our services, process donations, manage sponsorship programs, communicate with donors, volunteers, sponsors, beneficiaries, and partners, organize events and training programs, respond to inquiries, process job and volunteer applications, maintain website security, comply with legal obligations, and improve the effectiveness of our programs and website.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features of the website.

Sharing of Information

Kids’ Peace Initiative respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers assisting in website hosting, payment processing, event management, or communication services; when required by law or legal authorities; to protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization or others; or with your consent.

Protection of Children’s Information

Protecting children is central to our mission. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without the consent of a parent, legal guardian, school, or authorized organization where required. Any photographs, videos, stories, or testimonials involving children are published only with appropriate permission and in accordance with our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Data Security

Kids’ Peace Initiative implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. While we strive to maintain strong security measures, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain financial records, and support our organizational operations. Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to request access to your personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of information where legally permissible, withdraw consent for certain processing activities, object to certain uses of your data, or request information about how your data is being used.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. Kids’ Peace Initiative is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

International Users

If you access our website from outside the Republic of Rwanda, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in Rwanda or in other countries where our trusted service providers operate, subject to applicable laws and appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Kids’ Peace Initiative may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or organizational practices. Any updates become effective immediately upon publication on our website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

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Our Commitment

Kids’ Peace Initiative is committed to respecting the privacy, dignity, and trust of every donor, volunteer, sponsor, partner, beneficiary, employee, and visitor. We continuously strive to protect personal information while advancing our mission of improving the lives of children, strengthening communities, and promoting peace through education, compassion, and sustainable development.