1. Introduction

Welcome to Paiwand ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, which serves as a centralized digital hub for organizations working in Afghanistan.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register an organization or create an account, we collect:

• Full name and contact person details
• Email address and phone number
• Organization name and type
• Organization description and logo
• Physical address, city, and country
• Website URL (if applicable)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Search queries and interactions
• Device information and operating system

2.3 Content Information

When you publish content on our platform:

• Post titles, descriptions, and content
• Images, videos, and gallery uploads
• Tags and categories
• Comments and interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your organization profile
• To verify and approve registration requests
• To display your organization's information publicly on our platform
• To facilitate the publication and sharing of posts and updates
• To communicate important updates and notifications
• To improve our platform's functionality and user experience
• To analyze platform usage and generate statistics
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information will be publicly visible on our platform:

• Organization name, logo, and description
• Contact information (email, phone, address, website)
• Published posts and related content
• Organization type and location

4.2 Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Other organizations with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your organization profile
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Deactivate your organization's public visibility

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@paiwand.org
• Address: Kabul, Afghanistan
• Contact Page: Click here