Privacy Policy
Who we are
Afghan British Council is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
What information we collect
We may collect: your name and email address when you submit an enquiry or sign up for updates; the reason for your contact and your message; and technical data including browser type, IP address, and pages visited.
How we use your information
We use your personal data to respond to enquiries, send updates you've requested, improve our website and services, and meet our legal obligations.
Legal basis for processing
We process your data based on your consent (e.g. newsletter signup), legitimate interests (e.g. responding to enquiries), and legal obligations where applicable.
Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary. Enquiry data is typically retained for 12 months. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@afghanbiritishcouncil.com.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.