Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and country of residence.

Transaction Data: We collect records of purchases and sales made through the Platform, including product details, prices, and order history.

Shipping Information: We collect shipping addresses provided at checkout to fulfill orders.

Payment Information: We do not store your credit card or banking details. All payment data is handled directly by Stripe. We receive only a transaction confirmation and partial details (e.g., last 4 digits of card).

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.

Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To process transactions and send order confirmations
• To facilitate shipping and delivery
• To send transactional emails (order updates, account activity)
• To improve the Platform and personalize your experience
• To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send marketing communications (only with your consent)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Sellers: We share your shipping address and order details with the seller fulfilling your order
• Stripe: Our payment processor, to complete transactions. Governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy
• Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and email delivery services under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights of AfghanDiaspora.store

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Transaction records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• CCPA (California residents): You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
• GDPR (EU/UK residents): You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@afghandiaspora.store.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, password hashing (bcrypt), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

AfghanDiaspora.store operates internationally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@afghandiaspora.store