This Privacy Notice explains how Africa Quantitative Sciences (AQS)  (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law in Rwanda 085/21 (“the Law”). We are committed to respecting your privacy rights and complying with the Law when processing your personal data. This Privacy Notice applies to individuals who interact with AQS, including but not limited to customers and website visitors.

• Collection of Personal Data:

We collect and process personal data necessary for the provision of our services or as required by law.

The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Contact information (such as name, address, email address, and telephone number)
• Identification information (such as ID or passport number)
• Employment-related information (such as resume/CV, employment history, and references)
• Technical information (such as IP address, device information, and browsing history) when you visit our website.
• Other information you provide voluntarily.

• Purpose of Processing:

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing our services to you.
• Communicating with you, responding to inquiries, and providing customer support.
• Managing and administering your account.
• Complying with legal obligations, including but not limited to tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting data analysis and improving our services.

• Marketing and promotional activities (with your consent where required by law)

• Legal Basis for Processing:

We rely on one or more legal bases for processing personal data, including:

• The necessity to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Our legitimate interests, provided that they do not override your rights and interests.
• Your consent, where required by law.

• Data Sharing and Disclosure:

We may share personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service providers and business partners who assist us in providing our services and carrying out our business operations.
• Government authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies, where required by law or in response to a valid request.
• Other entities within our group of companies, as necessary for internal administrative purposes.

We will only share personal data with third parties who have agreed to process it in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

• Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. We restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel only and ensure that our service providers implement adequate security measures.

• Data Retention:

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of or anonymize it.

• Your Rights:

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent, where applicable.
• The right to request the erasure of personal data under certain circumstances.
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

• Updates to this Privacy Notice:

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Privacy Notice will be posted on our website with the effective date indicated.

• Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email:  info@africaqs.com

Phone: +250 788 494 257

We take privacy matters seriously and will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

By using our services or providing us with your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice.