Privacy Policy for AESS for Women

Effective Date: June 4, 2025

At AESS for Women, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://aessforwomen.ca/. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, which focus on empowering Afghan women and girls through education, mental health support, and community programs. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information You Provide:

Contact Form: When you submit a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, subject, and message to respond to your inquiries.
Newsletter Sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send updates about our programs and initiatives.
Donations: Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal or Stripe). We do not collect or store payment information directly but may receive your name and email for donation receipts.

Automatically Collected Information:

Since our website does not offer account creation or login functionality, we do not collect user account data such as usernames or passwords.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to support our mission of empowering Afghan women and girls. Specifically, we may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials about our programs, events, or fundraising efforts (if you have opted in).
Process donations and issue receipts through third-party payment processors.
Analyze website usage to improve content, functionality, and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., email service providers like Mailchimp, analytics tools like Google Analytics, or payment processors like PayPal) to operate our website and deliver services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include secure servers, encryption where applicable, and access controls. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or other communications by following the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

For example, we may use Google Analytics to track visitor behavior. For more information, see Google Analytics Privacy.

7. Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends it to Google for analysis. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and understand that reCAPTCHA is used to enhance the website’s security and that its usage is governed by Google’s policies.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as donation platforms or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

AESS for Women
British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@aessforwomen.ca
Phone: +1 672-699-6790

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.