Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

The Rusaro Autism Foundation (RAF) respects and values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us—whether through our website, email, fundraising campaigns, or in person.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth.

Donation Information: Amount donated, payment method (processed securely by third-party payment providers), and transaction history.

Volunteer and Program Information: Background details you provide when applying to volunteer or participate in RAF programs.

Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data through cookies or similar technologies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

Processing donations and issuing receipts.

Communicating updates, news, and fundraising opportunities.

Managing volunteer and participant records.

Complying with legal and tax requirements.

Improving our services, programs, and website.

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3. Sharing and Disclosure

RAF will never sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information only:

With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate (e.g., payment processors, IT services) under strict confidentiality agreements.

When required by law or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our beneficiaries.

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4. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Sensitive payment information is handled by secure, PCI-compliant third-party processors.

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5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Request corrections or updates to your information.

Request deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible.

Opt out of receiving marketing or fundraising communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 rusaroautismfoundation23@gmail.com
📍 22 KG 35 AVE, Kimirnko, Gasabo, Kigali Rwanda

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6. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze web traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

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7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child’s information has been provided without consent, please contact us immediately.

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8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside Rwanda, your information may be transferred and processed in Rwanda or other countries where our service providers operate, subject to applicable privacy laws.

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9. Changes to This Policy

RAF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Rusaro Autism Foundation (RAF)
📍 22 KG 35 AVE, Kimirnko, Gasabo, Kigali Rwanda
📧 rusaroautismfoundation23@gmail.com
📞 +25078853397, + 250788307974