Effective Date: 10 August 2025
Last Updated: 10 August 2025
Estedaad (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, clients, partners, and visitors to our website, www.estedaad.af (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable laws of Afghanistan and international best practices.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• School or organizational affiliation
• Role (e.g., teacher, student, administrator, partner)
b. Non-Personal Information
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address and geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent, and click behavior on our Website
c. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you:
• Contact us via forms or email
• Register for training or competitions
• Download resources
• Subscribe to newsletters
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2. How We Use Your Information
We process information for the following purposes:
1. Service Delivery: To provide products, services, and educational resources you request.
2. Communication: To send important notices, updates, and promotional materials.
3. Program Development: To improve our educational tools, training content, and services.
4. Compliance: To meet legal, regulatory, and MoE/MoHE requirements.
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3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these cases:
• With Partners: Schools, NGOs, and educational agencies for project delivery.
• With Service Providers: IT, marketing, or hosting providers under confidentiality agreements.
• When Required by Law: In response to valid legal requests from government authorities.
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4. Data Protection and Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure servers, encrypted communications, and limited access to personal data.
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5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
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6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
• Access, update, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request a copy of your personal data
• File a complaint with a regulatory authority
Requests can be sent to privacy@estedaad.af.
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7. Cookies and Tracking
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
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8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
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9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are designed for educational purposes and are not intended to collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or school consent.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
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11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
📧 info@estedaad.af
📍 Estedaad Offices – Kabul | Kandahar | (Expanding to Provinces)
🌐 www.estedaad.af