At The Afghan Times, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us when using our website and services.

1. Information Collection:

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and contact details, when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a comment or contribution.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral URLs. This information helps us analyze trends and improve our services.

2. Use of Information:

• We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
• Providing and maintaining our website and services.
• Communicating with you, responding to inquiries, and providing customer support.
• Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our content and services.
• Analyzing usage data to improve our website, content, and user experience.
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights and interests.

3. Data Security:

• We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ appropriate measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
• Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to implement industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.

4. Third-Party Services:

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites, content, or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit or interact with.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage data, and personalize content and advertisements.
• You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that certain features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Children’s Privacy:

• Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

• We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website and services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

8. Contact Us:

• If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at Info@theafghantimes.com.

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.