{"id":3,"date":"2025-12-02T13:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingumurundifreedom.org\/en\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:27:51","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kingumurundifreedom.org\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0dd0d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0dd0d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b526ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b526ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e696267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e696267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c2e79 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"24c2e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf9ac0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecf9ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-750af77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"750af77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"540\"><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"781\">King Umurundi Freedom (\u201cKUF-ASBL\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) is a registered non-profit civil society organization dedicated to monitoring, documenting, and advocating against human rights violations, corruption, and governance abuses in Burundi.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1004\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect the personal information of individuals (\u201cyou\u201d, \u201cyour\u201d) who use our website, submit information, request assistance, or engage with our services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1243\">We are committed to protecting your privacy, ensuring confidentiality, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and legal compliance. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1281\"><strong>2. Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1334\">We collect information in the following categories:<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong>2.1 Information You Provide Directly<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\"><strong>a) Contact Forms &amp; Submissions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1469\">When you contact us or submit a form, we collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1478\">Name<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1496\">Email address<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1531\">Telephone number (if provided)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\">Message content<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1619\">Any documents, photos, videos, or evidence you voluntarily submit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1668\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1668\"><strong>b) Reporting of Human-Rights Violations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1713\">Individuals reporting incidents may provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1753\">Personal identification information<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1776\">Witness statements<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1817\">Evidence (images, videos, documents)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1838\">Location details<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1881\">Information about alleged perpetrators<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1970\">Sensitive information related to threats, arrests, detention, torture, or harassment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>c) Donations (if applicable)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2067\">If the website later integrates donations, we may collect:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2194\">\n<li data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2091\">Billing information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2119\">\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2119\">Transaction identifiers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2194\">\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2194\">Payment confirmations<br data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\" \/>Note: Payment card info is NOT stored by us.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2247\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6 data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong>2.2 Information Collected Automatically<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2302\">When you visit our website, we automatically collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2317\">IP address<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2346\">Browser type and version<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2369\">Device information<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2407\">Geographic location (approximate)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2440\">Pages visited and time spent<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2459\">Referring URLs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2505\">Cookies and similar tracking technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2588\">This information is used to improve website performance, security, and analytics.<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2636\"><strong>2.3 Information from Third Parties<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2679\">We may receive credible information from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2701\">Partners and NGOs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2733\">International organizations<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2752\">Public records<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2770\">Media reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2849\">This may include personal information relevant to human-rights documentation.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2892\"><strong>3. How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2975\">We use personal data only for lawful, legitimate, and explicitly stated purposes.<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3020\"><strong>3.1 Operational and Support Purposes<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3065\">To respond to your inquiries or requests<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3105\">To document human-rights violations<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3166\">To provide support to victims and vulnerable individuals<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3209\">To verify and authenticate submissions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3257\">To conduct investigations and fact-checking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3302\"><strong>3.2 Advocacy, Reports &amp; Publications<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3354\">We may use aggregated or anonymized information to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3387\">Produce human-rights reports<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3420\">Conduct statistical analysis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3450\">Raise awareness of abuses<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3511\">Support advocacy before national or international bodies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3639\">We NEVER publish identifiable information without explicit consent, unless required to save life or prevent imminent harm.<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3681\"><strong>3.3 Security and Fraud Prevention<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3714\">To detect malicious activity<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3760\">To protect the integrity of our platforms<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3821\">To ensure safety of victims, witnesses, and contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3853\"><strong>3.4 Website Improvement<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3882\">To analyze user behavior<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3934\">To improve features, speed, and user experience<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3934\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3976\"><strong>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4037\">Depending on the context, we process data on these grounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4092\">Consent \u2014 You voluntarily submit information.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4180\">Legitimate Interest \u2014 For human-rights monitoring and organizational functions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4246\">Vital Interests \u2014 To protect individuals at risk of harm.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4324\">Legal Obligation \u2014 When required by applicable laws or judicial orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4364\"><strong>5. How We Protect Your Data<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4427\">We take extensive measures to safeguard personal information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4458\">Encrypted website (HTTPS)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4499\">Restricted access to sensitive files<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4526\">Secure storage systems<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4566\">Data minimization and anonymization<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4603\">Firewalls &amp; anti-malware systems<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4631\">Regular security audits<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4798\">Sensitive submissions involving threats, violence, or state abuses are stored in high-security confidential repositories accessible only to authorized personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4836\"><strong>6. Sharing of Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4888\">We do NOT sell or commercialize personal data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4946\">We may share information only under specific conditions:<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4986\">6.1 With Your Explicit Consent<\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5086\">For example, if you authorize us to publish your testimony or share it with a partner organization.<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5121\">6.2 With Trusted Partners<\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5135\">Strictly for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5156\">Legal assistance<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5180\">Protection services<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5201\">Advocacy support<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5204\" data-end=\"5224\">Emergency response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5272\">Partners must sign confidentiality agreements.<\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5313\">6.3 For Legal or Safety Reasons<\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5345\">We may disclose information if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5376\">Required by lawful request<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5442\">Necessary to protect life, safety, or prevent a serious crime<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5500\">Needed to defend our rights, members, or contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5525\">6.4 Publication<\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5610\">Only anonymized or aggregated information may be publicly shared in reports.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5640\"><strong>7. Data Retention<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"5642\" data-end=\"5690\">We retain information only as long as necessary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5694\" data-end=\"5733\">Contact messages: up to 24 months<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5736\" data-end=\"5868\">Human-rights submissions: retained indefinitely for accountability and evidence, unless deletion is requested (see Section 10)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5906\">Cookies: per browser settings<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"5964\">Data no longer needed is anonymized or securely deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"5998\"><strong>8. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6076\">We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years unless:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6080\" data-end=\"6127\">They are victims\/witnesses needing protection<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6130\" data-end=\"6180\">A guardian or responsible adult provides consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6182\" data-end=\"6255\">Sensitive cases involving minors are handled with strict confidentiality.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"6262\" data-end=\"6299\"><strong>9. International Data Transfers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"6301\" data-end=\"6386\">As part of global human-rights work, your information may be securely transferred to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6389\" data-end=\"6413\">International partners<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6433\">Advocacy bodies<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6436\" data-end=\"6470\">Human-rights institutions abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6472\" data-end=\"6559\">All transfers follow strict security, confidentiality, and legal compliance principles.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6587\"><strong>10. Your Rights<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"6589\" data-end=\"6647\">Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6651\" data-end=\"6682\">Access your personal data<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6685\" data-end=\"6721\">Correct inaccurate information<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6724\" data-end=\"6772\">Request deletion (\u201cRight to be Forgotten\u201d)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6775\" data-end=\"6797\">Withdraw consent<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6800\" data-end=\"6826\">Object to processing<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6829\" data-end=\"6859\">Request data portability<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6862\" data-end=\"6900\">Ask how your information is used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6902\" data-end=\"6941\">To exercise your rights, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:contact@kingumurundifreedom.org\">contact@kingumurundifreedom.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7484\" data-end=\"7652\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Policy 1. 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