Welcome to Afghan Eye. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share while using our website. This Afghan Eye Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our platform, read our articles, subscribe to updates, or contact our editorial team.
Afghan Eye is an independent news and editorial platform dedicated to providing reliable coverage of Afghanistan, including current affairs, politics, humanitarian developments, business, culture, and regional news. We believe that transparency is fundamental to building trust with our readers, and this policy outlines how we responsibly handle your data.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Contact details submitted through our contact form
- Information provided when subscribing to newsletters
- Messages, feedback, or editorial enquiries
- News tips or story submissions
In addition, we automatically collect certain technical information when you browse our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Referral sources
- Anonymous website usage statistics
This information helps us understand how visitors use Afghan Eye and allows us to improve our content and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for legitimate business and editorial purposes. We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and editorial requests
- Improve our website and user experience
- Deliver newsletters or updates you have requested
- Analyse website traffic and reader engagement
- Monitor website performance and security
- Prevent spam, fraud, or unauthorised access
- Enhance the quality and relevance of our news coverage
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Analytics
Afghan Eye uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and better understand visitor behaviour. Cookies help us remember user preferences, analyse traffic patterns, and optimise our editorial content.
We may also use trusted analytics tools to gather anonymous data about website performance. These services help us improve navigation, content quality, and overall reader experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may occasionally include links to government agencies, research organisations, media outlets, or other external resources that provide additional context for our readers. Afghan Eye is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration. While we work diligently to maintain a secure online environment, no website or electronic storage system can guarantee complete security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- Ask questions about how your information is processed
We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Children’s Privacy
Afghan Eye is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Afghan Eye Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our editorial operations, technology, or legal obligations. Any revisions will be posted on this page, and continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Afghan Eye handles your personal information, please contact us through the Contact Us page on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering trustworthy journalism, in-depth analysis, and accurate reporting that keeps readers informed about Afghanistan and the wider region with integrity, transparency, and respect for your personal data.