Effective Date: 1/11/2026
KIVUPOST.COM is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
KIVUPOST.COM
Email: info@kivupost.com
Website: www.kivupost.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name and email address (newsletter subscription, contact forms)
- Messages or comments you submit
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device, pages visited)
- Cookies and usage data
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when you subscribe or voluntarily provide information
- Legitimate Interest – to operate, secure, and improve our media services
- Legal Obligation – when required by law
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is used to:
- Deliver news, articles, and media content
- Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (only with consent)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent misuse
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve functionality and content relevance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. Your data may be shared:
- With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality
- When required by law or legal process
If data is transferred outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kivupost.com.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure.
10. Children’s Data
KIVUPOST.COM does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact & Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: info@kivupost.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country if you believe your data rights have been violated.
