Last updated: May 04, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Andika News (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website:  https://andikanews.rw/

Using our site, you consent to the gathering and utilization of information as per this policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Capital letters on the first letters in words denote meanings under the following conditions. These definitions would be applicable irrespective of whether they are used singularly or in plural.

Definitions

• Company- Andika News.
• Website: Andika News (https: andikanews.rw).
• Service refers to the Website
• Country Rwanda.
• You refers to the user of the Service.
• Device refers to any device like a computer, phone or tablet.
• Personal Data refers to any information which is used to identify you.
• Usage Data – this is data that is gathered automatically.
• Service Providers refers to third-party firms, which assist in the running of the site.
• Cookies: cookies are tiny files that are stored in your device.

Type of Our Web Site.

Andika News is an online publishing platform that offers:

• News and contemporary events.
• Educational articles
• Past papers and other materials used in exams.
• Academic materials and ebooks.

The majority of the content is free to view, and the user is not obliged to create an account to view the web.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Data Collected Type.

Personal Data

Personal information can only be collected when it is volunteered, e.g.:

• Name
• Email address (through contact forms or subscriptions)

Usage Data

Usage Data is automatically collected and may contain:

• IP address
• Type and version of browser.
• Pages visited
• Duration of stay on pages.
• Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

We employ cookies and the like to:

• Improve user experience
• Store preferences
• Analyze traffic
• Serve relevant ads

Cookies can be disabled by simply changing the settings of your browser.

Third-Party Advertising and Google AdSense.

Our third party advertisement services would include Google AdSense.

Google employs cookies (if you have the DoubleClick cookie) to show advertisements based on the visits you make to this and other websites.

Such cookies enable Google to display ads that can be of interest to you.

Here you may decide to discontinue personalized advertising here:

https://adssettings.google.com

We can also apply such tools as:

• Google Analytics (to analyse the traffic)

Third-party cookies are cookies that advertisers use, and we are powerless to determine them.

How You Use Our Data.

Your data is used by us to:

• Maintain and support our web site.
• Enhance the content and user experience.
• Respond to inquiries
• Analyze website performance
• Display relevant advertisements

We just use your data legally, fairly and openly.

Sharing Your Information

We can disclose your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting services)
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense)
• Legal authorities (where necessary by law)

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We only store your information as long as it is required:

• Analytics data: up to 24 months.
• Contact information: until request is resolved

We can keep the data longer in case it is necessary by law or by the need to be safe.

Security of Your Data

We use appropriate security measures such as:

• Secure hosting
• HTTPS encryption
• Limited data access

Nonetheless, there is no system that is 100 percent secure.

International Data Transfers

Your information can be handled outside Rwanda where there are service providers.

We make sure that suitable protection measures are place to safeguard your information.

Children’s Privacy

• Kids below 13 are not targeted in our web site.
• We are not aware of gathering personal information about children.

Third-Party Links

• We have links on our site to other websites.
• The content and privacy policies of them are not our responsibility.

Your Data Protection Rights.

You are entitled to:

• Access your data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent

To enforce your rights, get in touch with us using the following details.

This Privacy Policy has changed.

• We may update this policy at any time.
• Any changes will be updated on this page with a new date.

Contact Us

In case you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, get in touch with us:

• Email: [your email here]
• Phone: +250 783 116 328
• Website: https://andikanews.rw/