Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy:

Effective Date: [January 6, 2025]:

Welcome to Scholar.af. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scholar.af.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our website.

1. 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

1. 1. Personal Information

When you interact with Scholar.af (e.g., signing up for newsletters, applying for scholarships, or contacting us), we may collect:

• • • • Name
      • Email address
      • Phone number
      • Country/location
      • Other details you provide voluntarily

1. 1. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifiable information automatically, such as:

• • • • IP address
      • Browser type
      • Device information
      • Pages visited and time spent on the site
      • Referring website URLs

1. 2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• • • • Provide and improve our services
      • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if subscribed)
      • Respond to your inquiries or support requests
      • Customize and enhance your user experience
      • Monitor website analytics to improve content and functionality
      • Comply with legal obligations

1. 3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• • • • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us run the website (e.g., email marketing services or hosting providers).
      • Legal Compliance: When required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or comply with a legal process.
      • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for sharing your information.

1. 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Scholar.af. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• • • • Remember your preferences
      • Analyze site performance
      • Deliver relevant content or advertisements

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly without them.

1. 5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., scholarship providers or job portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

1. 6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

1. 7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• • • • Access the personal information we hold about you
      • Request corrections to your information
      • Request deletion of your personal data
      • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at [ [email protected] ].

1. 8. Children’s Privacy

Scholar.af does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

1. 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page regularly for updates. The “Effective Date” at the top of the policy indicates when it was last revised.

1. 10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

• • • • • Email: [ [email protected] ]
        • Address: [Chahree-Pol-e-Sorkh, Market, Meli 2th floor, office number 38, 5^th District, Kabul, Afghanistan]
        • Phone: [0202502579 or +93777555677]

This privacy policy ensures transparency while complying with international data protection standards (e.g., GDPR).

Google Compliance Tips:

1. 1. 1. Ensure you display a privacy notice (e.g., via a pop-up or footer link) when users first visit your website.
      2. Provide a clear opt-in mechanism for data collection where required (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).
      3. If you use Google services like Analytics or Ads, include specific details about how these tools collect and process data.
      4. Make it easy for users to contact you about their privacy rights.