Privacy Policy

Our commitment to your privacy

Effective Date: August 26, 2024

Data Privacy Notice for Afghanistan Missions Online Appointment System

The General Consulates and Embassies of Afghanistan that implement this Appointment System are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your privacy is respected.

1. Information We Collect

To facilitate your appointment with the General Consulates and Embassies of Afghanistan, we may collect the following personal information:

Name: To identify and address you correctly.
Email Address: To communicate with you regarding your appointment and other consular services.
Phone Number: To contact you in case of any urgent changes or additional information related to your appointment.
Address: To verify your residency and for consular record-keeping purposes.
ID Card Number: This data is collected to identify you using an official document. It can be any valid identification number from Afghanistan or your host country.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The personal information you provide will be used solely for the following purposes:

Appointment Scheduling: To reserve your preferred appointment date and time at the Consulate.
Communication: To send you confirmation, reminders, and any necessary updates or changes regarding your appointment.
Consular Services: To facilitate the provision of consular services that you may require.
Internal Record-Keeping: To maintain accurate records for administrative and legal purposes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

The information you provide is strictly confidential and will only be accessed by authorized personnel within the General Consulates and Embassies of Afghanistan. We will not share your personal data with third parties, except as required by law or to fulfill a specific consular service you have requested.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our online appointment system and other consular systems are secured to ensure your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

5. Data Retention

Your data will be securely stored in our databases and may also be utilized by the government of Afghanistan for statistical purposes. This means that, in addition to the primary uses outlined in this notice, your information might be aggregated and analyzed to support statistical research, policy development, and other governmental functions. Rest assured that any use of your data for these purposes will be handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you by signing in to your account.
Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data by signing in to your account.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the applied Afghanistan diplomatic mission.

7. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Data Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.

By using our online appointment system, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Data Privacy Notice.