Last updated: August 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website https://ecampus-afghanistan.org/. This website is a project of Afghanic e.V., a registered non-profit association based in Germany. We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.
Controller of Data Processing
The responsible organization (controller) for data processing is:
Afghanic e.V.
Hölderlinstr. 30
53121 Bonn
Germany
Email: info@afghanic.de
What Data We Collect
We may collect personal data when you visit or use our website, including:
- Your name and email address if you contact us or register
- Your IP address and browser information
- Pages visited, date and time of access
- Information provided in forms or messages
- Technical data about your device and system
Purpose and Legal Basis of Data Processing
We process your data to ensure the technical operation of the website, to respond to inquiries, to improve our services, and to provide optional services such as newsletters or media content.
Depending on the situation, we rely on your consent, a legitimate interest, or the necessity of data processing for communication as legal basis according to the GDPR.
Retention of Data
Your data will only be stored as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose or as required by law. After that, it will be deleted securely.
Data Sharing
We do not share your data with third parties unless:
- You have explicitly given consent
- It is required by law
- We work with reliable service providers (e.g. website hosting) under data protection agreements
International Transfers
If third-party services are used that process data outside the European Union (e.g. Google, YouTube), we ensure adequate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies. These include essential cookies for technical functionality and optional cookies for statistics or third-party content. On your first visit, you will be asked via cookie banner whether you consent to optional cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time in your browser settings.
Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@afghanic.de
Embedded Content
We may include external content (such as videos from YouTube) on our website. When you access such content, data may be transmitted to the external provider. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption.
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in data protection laws or our services. The current version is always available on our website.