Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Scholar.af

At Scholar.af, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files allow us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time to improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including to ensure the website functions properly, to provide analytics, and to deliver personalized content. Below is an overview of the types of cookies we use:

1. 1. Essential Cookies

• • • • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the website, such as enabling you to log in, navigate between pages, and access secure areas.
      • Example Use: Remembering your session while you’re logged in.
      • Lifespan: These are often session-based and expire when you close your browser.

1. 2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

• • • • Purpose: To collect information about how visitors interact with our website, helping us analyze traffic and improve functionality.
      • Example Use: Understanding which pages are most visited, how users navigate the site, and detecting technical issues.
      • Tools Used: Google Analytics, other analytics providers (if applicable).
      • Lifespan: These cookies may persist between sessions.

1. 3. Functional Cookies

• • • • Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or preferred content categories, to provide a tailored user experience.
      • Example Use: Saving your selected language for future visits.
      • Lifespan: These may be session-based or persistent.

1. 4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

• • • • Purpose: To deliver relevant advertisements or content based on your interests and online behavior. These cookies also track the performance of marketing campaigns.
      • Example Use: Showing you scholarships or job opportunities based on your location or interests.
      • Third Parties: Google Ads, other ad networks or providers (if applicable).
      • Lifespan: These cookies may persist between sessions.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services include, but are not limited to:

• • • • Google Analytics: For tracking and analyzing website performance.
      • Google Ads: For personalized advertising and marketing campaigns.
      • Social Media Platforms: For enabling content sharing or embedding social content.

For details on how these third parties use your data, refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

How You Can Manage Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Here are your options:

1. 1. Adjust Browser Settings:

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Check your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.

1. 2. Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking:

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by using their browser add-on tool.

1. 3. Website Cookie Settings:

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website using the cookie consent banner or tool (if applicable). This allows you to enable or disable non-essential cookies.

Your Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner. By continuing to use our site after acknowledging the banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our site.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Please revisit this page to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Last Updated: January 06, 2024

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Chahree-Pol-e-Sorkh, Market, Meli 2th floor, office number 38, 5thDistrict, Kabul, Afghanistan

Google Compliance Tips:

1. 1. 1. Implement a cookie consent banner that appears when users first visit your website, allowing them to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
      2. Clearly separate essential cookies from non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising).
      3. Include a link to your Cookie Policy in the consent banner.
      4. Provide an easy way for users to manage or revoke their cookie preferences.