Afghan Women Learning & Empowerment Organization (AWLEO) (“AWLEO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, program participants, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, make a donation, or communicate with us.
Effective Date: May 2, 2026
By using our website or providing your information to AWLEO, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Donations
When you make a donation, payment information is processed by trusted third-party payment providers. AWLEO does not store your complete credit card or banking information on our servers.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use our website. Cookies help us improve website performance and provide a better browsing experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
How We Protect Your Information
AWLEO takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect the information entrusted to us.
Information Sharing
AWLEO values your trust.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information only when necessary:
Any third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may occasionally send information about our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, or organizational news.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Children’s Privacy
AWLEO is committed to protecting children’s privacy.
When educational programs involve minors, we collect only the information necessary to provide services and, where applicable, work with parents, guardians, or authorized representatives as appropriate.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our public website without appropriate consent where required by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other organizations or external websites. AWLEO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
AWLEO may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at awleo.org
Thank you for trusting AWLEO as we work to educate, empower, and elevate Afghan women and girls through learning and opportunity.