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Privacy Policy NegarHC

Transparency, security & respect for your data

Effective Date: January 15, 2025 | Last Updated: March 28, 2026
01

Introduction to NegarHC

"Negar" (NegarHC) focuses on indigenous handicrafts and supporting women artisans from Afghanistan, working to empower women and bring their products to international customers, and vice versa. We believe that protecting the privacy of our partners, artisans, and customers is fundamental and part of our ethical responsibilities.

02

Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through the NegarHC website, social media, physical stores, and any other interaction with the company.

03

Information We Collect

3.1 Information from Partners and Artisans

  • Full name, contact information, expertise, and work history
  • Bank account information for payments
  • Portfolios and artistic works
  • Images and biographies for website presentation

3.2 Customer Information

  • Identity and contact information
  • Purchase information and preferences
  • Delivery information (address)
  • Feedback and reviews

3.3 Website Information

  • Site usage data (non-personal)
  • Cookies and similar technologies
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Purposes of Collection and Use

  • Introducing and showcasing the works of women artisans from Afghanistan
  • Facilitating the buying and selling of handicrafts
  • Ensuring fair payment to artisans
  • Improving services and products
  • Effective communication with customers and partners
  • Complying with legal requirements
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Information Sharing

5.1 Disclosure of Information

  • With explicit consent of the individual
  • With logistics and payment partners to fulfill orders
  • When required by law or legal obligation
  • With anonymized data for statistical purposes

5.2 Sharing Limitations

  • We never disclose artisans' bank information without their consent
  • Personal contact information of artisans is published only with their written consent
06

International Data Protection

Given the international nature of the company's activities:

6.1 International Data Transfer

When transferring data to other countries, we ensure appropriate protective standards. We use legal transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses.

6.2 Compliance with Global Regulations

Adherence to GDPR principles for European Union customers. Compliance with privacy regulations of different countries where we operate.

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Individual Rights

7.1 Rights of Artisans and Partners

  • Access to stored personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information (considering legal limitations)
  • Object to data processing

7.2 Customer Rights

  • Choice to receive or not receive marketing communications
  • Access to purchase history
  • Request account deletion
08

Information Security

  • Use of appropriate security protocols for the website
  • Restriction of access to information based on need
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Secure storage of financial information
09

Data Retention Period

  • Artisan information: For the duration of collaboration + 5 years after the end of collaboration
  • Customer information: As long as the account is active + 3 years after the last activity
  • Financial information: In accordance with legal tax requirements
10

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Use of essential cookies for website functionality
  • Providing users with choices for non-essential cookies
  • Transparency regarding any tracking technologies
11

Policy Changes

  • Notification of material changes to the Privacy Policy
  • Posting of updated version on the website
  • Inclusion of the date of the last update
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Contact Us

Provision of contact information for the Data Protection Officer. Response within a reasonable time (maximum 30 days). Ability to communicate via email, telephone, and postal mail.

NegarHC - Privacy Department
56 bis rue Vaillant Couturier, France
info@negarhc.com
+33 6 08 73 98 58