Privacy Policy
Afghanistan Country Expert - how we handle personal data.
1. Who we are
Afghanistan Country Expert ("we", "us") operates the website afghanistancountryexpert.com. We provide information about independent Afghanistan expert witness services for immigration and asylum law firms.
Data controller: Afghanistan Country Expert. Contact: info@afghanistancountryexpert.com. Registered address: United Kingdom (full postal address available on request).
Data protection enquiries: info@afghanistancountryexpert.com.
2. What data we collect
When you submit the contact form we collect: firm name, your name, email address, and your message.
We collect technical data through essential cookies and, if you consent, analytics or marketing cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
We do not knowingly collect special category data through this website. Do not include sensitive client details in web forms; instruct the expert through your firm's usual secure channels where appropriate.
3. How we use your data
We use enquiry data to respond to law firms, assess conflicts, and agree instruction scope. Lawful bases: legitimate interests in operating our practice and, where applicable, steps prior to a contract at your request.
We retain enquiry records for up to 24 months unless a longer period is required for legal or professional obligations.
4. Sharing and international transfers
We use service providers (e.g. email delivery, hosting) who process data on our instructions under appropriate agreements.
If you instruct us from outside the UK, data may be processed in the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards as required by UK GDPR.
5. Your rights
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, or portability where applicable. Contact info@afghanistancountryexpert.com.
You may complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures. No transmission over the internet is fully secure; use professional judgment when submitting case-related information.
7. Changes
We may update this policy. The current version is published on this page with a last-updated date.