Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Afghanistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (“MoFA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of visitors and users of our official website and digital platforms. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our online services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  Information voluntarily provided through forms or official communications, such as:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Passport or identification details (where required for consular services)

  • Correspondence content

• Technical Information:
  Automatically collected information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages visited and usage patterns

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Information collected by MoFA is used strictly for official and lawful purposes, including:

• Processing consular, diplomatic, and administrative requests

• Responding to inquiries and official correspondence

• Improving website functionality and service delivery

• Ensuring security, integrity, and proper operation of digital platforms

• Fulfilling legal and governmental obligations

3. Use and Disclosure of Information

• Personal information is used only for official government purposes.

• MoFA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

• Information may be shared with relevant government departments or authorities only when required by law, regulation, or official mandate.

4. Data Security

MoFA takes appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect information against:

• Unauthorized access

• Disclosure

• Alteration

• Loss or misuse

Despite strong safeguards, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. Users are encouraged to submit sensitive information only through official and secure channels.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and government record-keeping requirements

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience

• Analyze website traffic and usage trends

Cookies do not collect personal identification information unless voluntarily provided by the user. Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies if desired.

7. External Links

The MoFA website may contain links to external or third-party websites. MoFA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

8. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Request access to their personal information (subject to applicable laws)

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Raise concerns regarding the handling of personal information

Requests may be subject to verification and legal limitations.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

MoFA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or official correspondence, please contact:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Official Website: www.consular.gov.af
Email: info@consular.gov.af