Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD

Protocol Version : 2026  |  Kigali, Rwanda

1. Introduction

Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users who access our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Rwanda’s data protection regulations, and internationally recognised privacy standards.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and agree to the practices described herein.

2. About Us

Gate of Wise News is a digital media platform providing news and insights across technology, business, lifestyle, politics, and global developments. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

• Legal Entity: Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Website: www.gateofwise.com  |  www.kiny.gateofwise.com
• Email: editorial.gateofwise@gmail.com
• Phone: +250 790 749 326

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Any information voluntarily submitted via forms or direct communication

3.2 Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Time zone settings

3.3 Usage Data

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• User interaction patterns
• Referral sources and navigation paths

3.4 User-Generated Content

• Comments and feedback submitted on articles

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by the user.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your data for a specific purpose.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and secure our platform, provided such interests do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligations: Where processing is required by applicable law or regulation.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website
• To enhance content quality and personalise the user experience
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback
• To analyse website traffic and measure performance
• To ensure platform security, detect fraud, and prevent abuse

6. Comments

When you submit a comment on our platform, we collect the information entered in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser user agent. This data is used solely to detect and prevent spam and to maintain the integrity of public discussions. We do not use comment data for marketing purposes.

7. Media Uploads

If you upload media to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (such as GPS coordinates) in those files. Any files uploaded may be publicly accessible once published on our platform.

8. Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, the personal information you provide is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry. We will not use this data for marketing or any secondary purpose without your explicit consent.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve your experience. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences to personalise your experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Track anonymised user behaviour to help us understand and improve website performance.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse website performance. These tools collect anonymised data including page visits, session duration, and traffic sources. You may opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings or by using opt-out tools provided by the analytics service.

11. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics and performance services
• Security and monitoring platforms
• Email communication services

All third-party providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Comments: Retained for an indefinite period for moderation and continuity purposes.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 6 months, then securely deleted.
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months in anonymised form.

Data is securely deleted or anonymised once it is no longer required for its original purpose.

13. Your Rights

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data where it is based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editorial.gateofwise@gmail.com. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.

14. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed or stored outside of Rwanda. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including data processing agreements, secure infrastructure, and adherence to internationally recognised data protection standards.

15. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure servers and encryption protocols
• Access control and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security monitoring and system updates

16. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly investigate the incident, take corrective action to mitigate harm, and notify affected users and relevant authorities where required by applicable law.

17. Third-Party Data Sources

We may receive limited data from third-party sources such as analytics providers and advertising partners. This data is used to improve the relevance of content and enhance the overall user experience on our platform.

18. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.

19. Regulatory Compliance

Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD complies with Rwanda’s applicable data protection legislation and endeavours to align with internationally recognised privacy frameworks and best practices.

20. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be published on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

21. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact us:

• Email: info@gateofwise.com
• Phone: +250 728 113 321
• Address: Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD, Kigali, Rwanda

Gate of Wise Broadcasting LTD is committed to transparency, the protection of user data, and responsible data stewardship across all operations.

AI Policy

Gate of Wise recognizes that neither zero reliance nor full dependence on Artificial Intelligence is practical or responsible in today’s media environment. We therefore use AI tools in a controlled and ethical manner to support, not replace, human journalism across our areas of coverage.

All AI tools used by Gate of Wise operate strictly within our editorial standards and ethics. We acknowledge that AI systems can generate inaccuracies or fabricated information. For this reason, AI is used only to enhance efficiency, clarity, and presentation, while all editorial judgment and responsibility remain with human editors and reporters.

Editorial Control

All editorial decisions, including topic selection, reporting, writing, fact-checking, editing, structuring, revisions, and final publication, are made by human journalists and editors. AI tools do not determine news value, editorial framing, conclusions, or opinions.

Permitted Uses of AI

AI tools may be used for supportive and non-decision-making tasks, including:

• Improving clarity, structure, and readability
• Spell-checking and grammar review
• Transcription of interviews and recordings
• Translation support
• Formatting and layout improvements
• Image or infographic generation
• Search engine optimization (SEO), including headline refinement, metadata suggestions, keyword optimization, and content structuring to improve discoverability without altering editorial meaning or intent

AI is never used to manipulate facts, mislead readers, or distort editorial substance for ranking purposes.

Disclosure and Human Review

Any substantive use of AI in the creation or enhancement of content is clearly disclosed to readers. Every AI-assisted article undergoes full human fact-checking, editorial review, and final approval before publication.

Standard AI Disclaimer

All content that involves AI assistance includes the following disclosure:

“Disclaimer: Some elements of this content may have been enhanced with the help of our artificial intelligence (AI) assistants for purposes such as basic refinement, review, image generation, translation, and search engine optimization to deliver high-quality news in a shorter time frame. However, all AI-assisted content is reviewed and approved by our team to ensure accuracy, fairness, and editorial integrity.”

Through this policy, Gate of Wise commits to transparent, responsible, and ethical use of AI while safeguarding human judgment, editorial independence, and reader trust.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:

All inquiries: info@gateofwise.com

At Gate of Wise, protecting your privacy is part of protecting your trust. We also remain committed to transparency, accountability and responsible data practices in everything we publish and operate

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