Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04 Oct 2025

At GoBeyond, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in line with Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Law (2021) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

Personal Identification Data: Name, email, phone number, CVs, or application details when you apply for opportunities.
Business Data: Organization name, contacts, tenders, and listing information when posting or promoting opportunities.
Transaction Data: Payments, purchases, or sales made through the platform (e.g., cars, houses, or other items).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage for security and analytics.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis, which may include:

Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to updates or apply for opportunities).
Contractual necessity (to connect you with organizations or buyers/sellers).
Legal obligation (complying with laws, fraud prevention, or regulatory requirements).
Legitimate interests (to improve our services, ensure security, and maintain platform efficiency).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Provide access to jobs, scholarships, fellowships, tenders, and marketplace services.
Connect you with institutions, organizations, and businesses.
Verify listings and reduce fraud.
Send relevant updates, promotions, and communications.
Ensure compliance with Rwanda’s data protection laws and international standards.

4. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Employers, NGOs, or institutions you directly apply to.
Service providers (payment processors, cloud hosting, etc.) bound by confidentiality.
Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law.

If we transfer your data outside Rwanda, we ensure it is protected with adequate safeguards in line with GDPR and Rwanda’s data protection law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the following rights under Rwanda’s Data Protection Law and GDPR:

Right to access your personal data.
Right to correct or update your information.
Right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restrict or object to processing.
Right to data portability (receive your data in a usable format).
Right to withdraw consent at any time.

Requests to exercise these rights can be made via our contact details below.

7. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is fully secure, so we encourage users to keep their login details safe.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve functionality and navigation.
Personalize user experience.
Collect analytics to improve our services.

You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work properly.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we have received such data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about your data privacy, please contact us:

📩 Email: gobeyondrw@gmail.com

📞 Phone: +250-780-988-747

🏢 Office Address: Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may also lodge a complaint with the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) – Rwanda or the relevant supervisory authority in your country.