Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how iGrawe collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: January 25, 2026

By using iGrawe, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue using our platform.

Introduction

Welcome to iGrawe, a home for every African voice. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal information is secure. This policy outlines how we handle your data while providing you with tools and spaces for storytelling, learning, and community connection.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

  • Account details: username, email address, display name
  • Profile information: avatar, bio, preferences
  • Content you create: books, podcasts, posts, comments
  • Communication data: messages, notifications

2. Usage Information

  • Device details: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Activity data: pages visited, time spent, interactions
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Operate and maintain the platform
  • • Process payments and transactions
  • • Deliver features, content, and personalized experiences
  • • Facilitate safe and meaningful interactions between users

Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality
  • • Develop new tools, features, and services
  • • Personalize recommendations and content discovery

Communication

  • • Send important updates and notifications
  • • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Send promotional messages (only with your consent)

Security & Compliance

  • • Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse
  • • Protect the integrity of the platform
  • • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • • Enforce our Terms of Service

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share specific information

With Service Providers

Trusted partners (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics tools) who help operate iGrawe under strict confidentiality agreements

For Legal Reasons

When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of iGrawe and its users

Public Content

Information you choose to make public (e.g., published books, podcasts, posts) may be visible to others and discoverable through search engines

Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

Technical Measures

  • • SSL/TLS encryption
  • • Secure servers and storage
  • • Regular system audits
  • • Role-based access controls

Organizational Measures

  • • Employee confidentiality training
  • • Strict data access protocols
  • • Incident response procedures
  • • Ongoing policy reviews

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality (login, security)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand and improve platform performance

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings for a personalized experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, reach out:

Email

info@igrawe.org

Phone

+250792864816

Address

Kigali, Rwanda

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. When changes occur, we will update the "Last Updated" date and post the revised version on our platform. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.