PRIVACY POLICY

Who we are

Afghanistan Spiegel is an independent, non-partisan human rights and public-interest journalism organization dedicated to documenting human rights violations, preserving verified evidence, and advancing freedom of expression in Afghanistan.

Through rigorous documentation, fact-based reporting, and ethical journalism, we work to amplify the voices of victims, support accountability, and provide reliable information for the international community, researchers, policymakers, and human rights defenders.

Official Website:
https://afghanistanspiegel.org

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

We collect only the personal information that is necessary to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and improve the security and functionality of our website.

The information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted through our contact forms
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information collected for security and website performance

We collect this information solely to communicate with users, respond to requests, protect our website from misuse, and comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not collect unnecessary personal information and we do not sell personal data to third parties.

Contact Forms

Information submitted through our contact forms, including your name, email address, and message, is collected solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries, requests, or reports.

We treat all communications confidentially and do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies only when necessary to ensure the proper operation, security, and performance of the website.

Cookies may be used to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and protect the website against unauthorized access or malicious activity.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

Who We Share Your Data With

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Your personal data may only be shared when:

• It is necessary to operate and secure our website through trusted service providers.
• We are legally required to disclose information by applicable law or a lawful request from competent authorities.
• You have provided your explicit consent.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and process it only for the purposes for which it was provided.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining website security, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, or request the deletion of your personal data where permitted by law.

You may also object to or request the restriction of certain processing activities and, where applicable, request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact Us page. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we process personal information, please contact us using the details below:

Afghanistan Spiegel
Website: https://afghanistanspiegel.org
Email: info@afghanistanspiegel.org

We are committed to responding to privacy-related inquiries as promptly and transparently as possible.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

These measures include secure website technologies, encrypted communications where applicable, access controls, regular system maintenance, and continuous monitoring to help safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data.

While no method of data transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, we continuously work to maintain a high level of security and to protect the information entrusted to us.