Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (WAEN)
Effective Date: [2025]
1. Purpose of This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how WAEN collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you interact with our website or services. WAEN prioritizes user safety, especially given the sensitive context of women’s rights in Afghanistan.
2. Information We Collect
WAEN may collect the following information:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Name, email, and contact details
- Content you submit (messages, stories, feedback)
- Subscription information (newsletters, alerts)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP addresses
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Website usage logs
- Cookies and analytics data
WAEN does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided.
3. How We Use Your Information
WAEN uses collected data to:
- Provide website functionality and services
- Share newsletters, updates, and advocacy materials
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Protect the safety and integrity of our platform
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your region, WAEN may process data under:
- Legitimate interest
- User consent
- Legal obligation
- Vital interest (protecting users in high-risk contexts)
5. Information Sharing
WAEN may share limited data only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, email, security)
- Legal authorities when required for safety or compliance
- Partners and donors in anonymized or aggregated form
We do not share identifiable personal information unless legally required or explicitly permitted by you.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
WAEN uses cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand user engagement
- Enable security and session functionality
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.
7. Data Security
WAEN implements technical and organizational measures to protect data, including:
- Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
- Access controls
- Secure hosting environments
- Regular security reviews
However, no system is completely secure. Users should exercise caution when submitting personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing services
- Legal or reporting obligations
- Safety and accountability requirements
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
- Restrict or object to processing
Requests may be sent to info@waen.org
10. Protecting High-Risk Users
Given the sensitivity of women’s-rights work in Afghanistan, WAEN:
- Avoids collecting unnecessary personal information
- Removes identifying data when publishing stories
- Allows anonymous submissions
- Uses secure communication channels where possible
11. Third-Party Services
WAEN may use third-party tools (analytics, email platforms, hosting). These providers must follow strict privacy and security standards.
12. Changes to This Policy
WAEN may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates take effect upon posting.
13. Contact
For privacy matters or data requests:
Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (WAEN)
Email: info@waen.org