Privacy Statement
Welcome to The Afghan Eye. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this statement.
1. Who We Are The Afghan Eye is an independent platform dedicated to providing in-depth analysis and reporting on Afghanistan. We operate in accordance with EU data protection laws. For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at:
- Email: info@afghaneye.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details you provide through our contact forms.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics.
- Content Data: Comments or messages you post on our website.
- Subscription Data: Information you provide to receive newsletters or updates.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent.
3. How We Use Your Data We use your personal data to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Send newsletters and updates if you’ve subscribed.
- Analyze website performance and usage trends.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent, e.g., subscribing to our newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests or provide services you’ve requested.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and enhance user experience.
- Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Sharing Your Data We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Cookies and Tracking Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: For core functionalities.
- Analytics Cookies: To understand user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscription data: Until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Retained for a maximum of 24 months.
8. Your Rights Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: At any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@afghaneye.com.
9. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted communications (SSL) and secure data storage systems.
10. International Data Transfers If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent measures.
11. Updates to This Privacy Statement We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@afghaneye.com
Last Updated: 18 January 2025