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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2025

1. Introduction

UPI Rwanda, operated by MapMind Lab, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our land information platform.

By using UPI Rwanda, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Service to search for land information, we process the search query you submit (for example, a UPI number). We use this information to fetch and display search results.

If you use the "Recent Searches" feature, we store a small history of your successful searches on your device (in your browser's local storage) to power suggestions. You can remove individual items from history in the UI and you can clear it by clearing your browser storage.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, certain information may be collected automatically by us or by third parties we use to provide the Service (for example, your IP address and basic request information).

  • Device and browser information (such as browser type and operating system)
  • IP address and basic request metadata
  • Usage and diagnostic data needed to keep the Service reliable and secure
  • A pseudonymous identifier stored in local storage ("visitorId") that may be sent with search requests to help prevent abuse and improve reliability

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • 1
    Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • 2
    Process your search queries and display relevant land information
  • 3
    Improve and optimize the Service performance and user experience
  • 4
    Understand usage patterns and analyze trends
  • 5
    Detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, and abuse
  • 6
    Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
  • 7
    Communicate with you about the Service (if you contact us)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and technical support.

4.2 Search and Mapping Providers

When you perform a search, your query is sent to our search API endpoint (currently hosted at api.upi.rw) to retrieve results. When maps are displayed, your browser loads Google Maps resources from Google. These providers may receive your IP address and request information as part of providing their services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Business Transfers

If MapMind Lab is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure HTTPS encryption
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication
Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Local Storage and Caching

We use browser storage and caching to improve your experience. This may include local storage (for example, for recent searches and a pseudonymous visitor identifier) and a service worker cache (as part of our Progressive Web App functionality) to improve load performance.

You can clear local storage and cached data using your browser settings. Disabling storage or service worker features may limit some functionality or performance.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services (such as the Kubaka Portal) and may load third-party resources (such as Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using their services.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Local storage data (such as recent searches and visitorId) remains on your device until you remove it. Server-side logs (if any) may be retained for security, abuse prevention, and operational purposes.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to object to or restrict certain processing
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

MapMind Lab

Email: info@mapmindlab.com

Phone: +250 783 486 141

Address: KN 2 Ave, Kigali - Rwanda