Data Privacy
At Afghanistan Open University (AOU), we respect and protect the privacy of our students, visitors, and users of our website (https://afgou.org).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access our website or participate in our educational programs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you register for courses, contact us, or apply for programs, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Educational information
Account login information
Course participation data
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
Browser type
Device information
Website pages visited
General usage statistics
This information helps us improve our website and educational services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Manage course registration and student accounts
Provide access to learning materials and online classes
Communicate academic announcements and updates
Improve the quality of our educational services
Ensure the security and stability of the website
3. Online Learning and Student Data
Afghanistan Open University provides online courses, academic programs, and digital learning resources.
Information related to course participation such as:
assignments
exam results
course progress
may be stored to support the educational process and issue certificates.
4. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
improve website functionality
remember user preferences
analyze website traffic
Users may manage cookie preferences through the website’s cookie consent banner.
5. Data Sharing
Afghanistan Open University does not sell or rent personal data.
Information may only be shared with trusted service providers that support the operation of the website, such as hosting providers or learning management systems.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from:
unauthorized access
misuse
loss or alteration
7. User Rights
Users may request to:
access their personal data
correct inaccurate information
request deletion of their account or data
Requests may be submitted through our contact email.
8. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Afghanistan Open University
Website: https://afgou.org
Email: contact@afgou.org
9. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.