Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We gather information to provide better services and enhance your experience on AfghanList.

1.1 Personal Information

When you register or use our services, we may gather:

• Name, business name, and contact details
• Email address and phone number
• Business address and trade license (for verification)
• Login credentials and account preferences

1.2 Business Information

• Product listings, descriptions, images, and pricing
• Company profiles and trade offers

2. How We Use Your Information?

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your AfghanList account.
• Showcase your company and products to prospective buyers.
• Share updates, promotions, and offers with you.
• Enhance the performance of the website and user experience.
• Make sure compliance with the laws and prevent any unlawful activity.

3. Sharing of Information

User info is not sold or rented to third parties. Here are a few times when we might share data:

• To help verified buyers and sellers connect in B2B exchanges.
• With people we trust who help us with services like development, hosting, and email systems.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• During business transfers such as mergers or partnerships

All partners are bound by confidentiality agreements to protect your data.

4. Data Security

User data is protected by SSL encryption and secured servers with firewalls. We safeguard systems the best we can, but nothing online is completely secure. Users are primarily responsible for keeping their passwords and other account details secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data!
• Reject consent for marketing emails.
• Request a copy of your data as long as we can verify who you are.

You can do these by emailing us at info@afghanlist.com.

6. Data Retention

We will keep your data as long as your account is active or as long as is necessary to provide the services.

Some of your information will still be stored in backups or archives even after termination for legal and security reasons.

7. Third-Party Links

AfghanList may have links to third-party websites.

We have no control over their content and privacy practices.

Please check their policies first before providing personal data.

8. Children's Privacy

AfghanList services are for business users who are 18 or older.

We do not actively gather data from underage users.

If such information is discovered, it will be removed right away.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

Continued use of AfghanList after updates indicates acceptance of the new terms.