Privacy Notice (GDPR)

1. Data Controller

Afghanistan Professionals Center (APC), Executive Secretariat.

Contact: info@apc.org.af

2. What Data We Collect

• Name and email address
• Country of residence
• Professional background and sector selection
• Optional details you choose to share, such as bio, LinkedIn, expertise

APC does not collect sensitive personal data unless provided voluntarily and explicitly.

3. Why We Use Your Data

• Manage membership applications
• Maintain APC’s member registry
• Communicate about APC activities and events
• Support your participation in sectors and programmes
• Ensure safe, respectful, and responsible engagement

We do not use your data for political, commercial, or promotional purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

• Your consent, given when you submit the form
• Legitimate interest, operating a professional knowledge network

5. Who Has Access to Your Data

Access is restricted to the Executive Secretariat.

APC does not sell, share, or transfer data to external parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in APC’s digital systems under the supervision of the Digital Systems and Registry Manager. Reasonable technical and organizational measures are applied to protect it.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

• For as long as you remain a member
• Or until you request deletion

Inactive member profiles may be removed after a reasonable period.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Withdraw consent
• Request deletion of your data
• Raise concerns at any time

Requests can be sent to: info@apc.org.af

9. Cookies

APC uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly and to understand how visitors use the site. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location (country or region). This helps us improve performance, usability, and content quality.

Some pages may include embedded content, such as videos from YouTube. These third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. APC does not control these cookies and does not receive personal data from them.

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this notice.