Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 13, 2026
What We Collect
When you apply to join our network, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect information such as your name, email, phone number, country, professional background, and — if voluntarily provided — your CV or a link to your published work.
When You Donate
Your information is collected by a reputable, secure third-party payment provider (such as PayPal) for the purpose of processing your gift and maintaining financial transparency and accountability. PEN AF never has access to your banking or card details, at any point.
How We Use It
We use this information to process applications, respond to inquiries, send updates you’ve opted into, process donations and issue receipts, and maintain internal records for program and organizational reporting.
Public Recognition
We only list a member’s name publicly, on our website or network materials, with their explicit consent, collected at the time of application.
Your Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information at any time, and may unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email. To make a request, contact info@penaf.org.
Children’s Privacy
Our programs are intended for professionals and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information and continually work to keep it safe.
Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.
Contact
Professionals and Experts Network for Afghanistan, Inc. — ZAdeli@pen-af.org — USA
Donors contributing $250 or more will receive a written acknowledgment for tax purposes as required by the IRS. This policy is informed by applicable U.S. and Maryland privacy law, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act.
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