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Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Who we are

Fix Kigali Now is a Rwanda-based technology platform operated by Kfixnow Ltd (registered with RDB), that connects customers with independent technicians in Kigali. In this policy, "we", "us" and "our" refer to Kfixnow Ltd, trading as Fix Kigali Now.

2. Information we collect

  • Phone numbers — for OTP verification and to share with confirmed technicians.
  • Name — so technicians know who they are helping.
  • Location — the neighborhood or address where service is needed.
  • Issue details — a short description and any photos you upload.
  • Technician application data — ID, CV, work photos, referees, areas served (for technicians only).
  • Device & usage data — basic logs to keep the service working and prevent abuse.

3. Why we collect it

  • To connect customers with nearby verified technicians.
  • To verify identity through OTP and reduce fake or prank requests.
  • To share contact details only with confirmed technicians who paid for the lead.
  • To improve safety, prevent fraud, and resolve disputes.
  • To communicate important service updates.

4. OTP verification

When you post an issue, we send a one-time password (OTP) by SMS to your phone number. The OTP confirms that the number is real and belongs to you. We do not use your phone number for marketing, and we do not sell it.

5. How we share your information

  • With technicians — your name, phone, location and issue details are shared only after you confirm a technician and that technician pays the lead fee.
  • With service providers — trusted partners that help us run the platform (SMS provider, hosting, payment processor). They may only use data to provide their service to us.
  • With authorities — if required by Rwandan law or to protect safety and prevent fraud.
  • We never sell your personal data.

6. How we protect your data

  • Data is stored on secure, access-controlled servers.
  • Passwords and sensitive tokens are never stored in plain text.
  • Customer phone numbers stay private until you confirm a technician.
  • Technician uploads (ID, CV, photos) are kept in a private storage area and reviewed only by authorized staff.

7. Data storage & hosting

Your personal data is stored on secure servers located in the European Union (Frankfurt, Germany). Our hosting and database infrastructure is provided by Lovable, which operates on AWS cloud services in the EU Central region. This ensures strong data protection standards under GDPR and supports our commitment to keeping your information safe.

We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU without appropriate safeguards in place.

8. How long we keep data

We keep your data only as long as needed to provide the service, comply with the law, resolve disputes, and prevent fraud. You can ask us to delete your account and personal data at any time.

9. Your rights

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct information that is wrong or out of date.
  • Ask us to delete your data (subject to legal limits).
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential uses of data.
  • Complain to a relevant data protection authority.

10. Cookies & tracking

We use a small number of essential cookies and local storage to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences. We do not run third-party advertising trackers.

11. Children

Fix Kigali Now is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Major changes will be highlighted on the platform. Continued use of Fix Kigali Now means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact us

Questions about your data or this policy? Reach out to the Fix Kigali Now team:

Last updated: 11 July 2026