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This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
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The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP address
  • Operating system type and version
  • Device type
  • Language preferences
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26.05.2025

Welcome to kivupride.com, your trusted source for breaking news, business, entertainment, and political updates across the East African Community (EAC) and the world. Founded in 2016 by E-Support Group, Kivu Pride is committed to protecting your privacy while providing credible and timely news content.

1. Who We Are

Kivupride.com is owned and operated by E-Support Group. Since 2016, we have been a reliable online news platform delivering in-depth coverage of current events, with a special focus on the EAC region and global developments.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (when voluntarily provided):

  • Full name and email address (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions, user comments, or contact forms)
  • Any other personal details you choose to share

b. Non-Personal Information (automatically collected):

  • Device information (browser, type, operating system)
  • IP address and location data
  • Pages viewed and duration of visits
  • Referral sources
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Improve our website and content quality
  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only if subscribed)
  • Respond to your questions or requests
  • Analyze user behavior to optimize site performance
  • Prevent fraud and maintain website security

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

  • Service providers assisting with website operations (e.g., analytics, cloud hosting, or email delivery)
  • Authorities when legally required or to enforce our terms

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks, social sharing tools) that may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Please review those policies for more information.

6. Cookies and Tracking

kivupride.com uses cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience. These allow us to:

  • Save your preferences
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver more relevant content and advertising

You can adjust your cookie settings via your browser at any time.

7. Data Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw your consent for communications
  • Opt-out of data collection tools (e.g., cookies)

To make such requests, contact us via privacy@kivupride.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

kivupride.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the site means you agree to the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your data, please reach out to:

E-Support Group
Email: privacy@kivupride.com
Website: https://kivupride.com