Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Afghan Scholars Academy (ASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free educational programs and mentorship to Afghan students. Our website is located at afghanscholarsacademy.org.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at admin@afghanscholarsacademy.org.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and fulfill our mission. The types of information we may collect include:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you fill out a contact or application form.
• Application details (education level, skills, goals) when you apply for a volunteer role or one of our programs.
• Donation information processed securely through third-party payment providers.
• Basic usage data (pages visited, browser type) through standard web analytics to help us improve the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions.
• To process and review volunteer and program applications.
• To send you updates about ASA programs, news, or opportunities, only if you have opted in.
• To process donations and issue receipts.
• To improve the performance and usability of our website.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery, payment processing) who assist us in operating the website and delivering our services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ASA, our volunteers, or our students.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Application data is kept for the duration of the application process and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.
• Opt out of any marketing or newsletter communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@afghanscholarsacademy.org.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Google Forms and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

• Email: admin@afghanscholarsacademy.org
• Phone: +1 859 972 5121