Privacy Statement
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement explains how Kokcha.News handles your personal information in connection with our website, applications (including mobile apps), products, and services (collectively referred to as “Services”). It also covers the administration of the employment relationship with our employees. This statement applies to the following groups:
- Customers and users (including prospective customers and users)
- Employees
- Third-party business partners
- Other individuals who interact with us or whose personal information we maintain
This Privacy Statement does not apply to any third-party websites, applications, products, or services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
Who is Kokcha.News and how can you contact us?
Kokcha.News is a global news organization committed to providing accurate and timely information. If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Statement, you can email us at info@kokcha.news or mail us at:
Kokcha.News
Chief Compliance Officer
Kabul, KhairKhana Afghanistan
What personal information do we collect and process?
We collect and process personal information in the following categories:
- Name & contact informationΒ (e.g., name, address, phone number, email)
- Account informationΒ (e.g., user ID, preferences, purchase history)
- Security informationΒ (e.g., usernames, passwords)
- Billing & payment informationΒ (e.g., payment card details)
- User contributions & contentΒ (e.g., feedback, queries)
- Device & browser informationΒ (e.g., IP address, browser type)
- Usage & browsing informationΒ (e.g., search history, clicks)
- Location dataΒ (e.g., geolocation)
- Demographic informationΒ (e.g., age, gender)
- Pictures, audio, & video recordings
- Biometric dataΒ (e.g., fingerprints, face scans)
- Inferences from personal informationΒ (e.g., preferences, behavior)
- Career, education, & organization information
- Background checksΒ (e.g., criminal history)
- Health, benefits, & insurance information
- Identity informationΒ (e.g., passport, driverβs license)
- Financial informationΒ (e.g., tax returns, credit standing)
- Legal informationΒ (e.g., court cases, public records)
How do we collect personal information?
- Direct interactions: You provide personal information when you register for our Services, fill out forms, or communicate with us.
- User contributions: We collect information when you or others upload, share, or input data through our Services.
- Automatically: We collect data through cookies and similar technologies when you interact with our Services.
- Third-party sources: We may receive information from business partners, public records, and other sources.
How do we use personal information?
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To fulfill contractual obligationsΒ (e.g., providing Services)
- To improve and personalize our Services
- To send marketing and advertising
- To manage employee relationships
- To comply with legal obligations
Who do we share personal information with?
- Your organizations and contacts
- Affiliates within Kokcha.News
- Third-party business partnersΒ (e.g., vendors, advertisers)
- Government agenciesΒ (e.g., for legal compliance)
Where do we store personal information?
As a global organization, your personal information may be transferred and stored in multiple countries, including the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
How do we secure personal information?
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How long do we retain personal information?
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law.
What rights do you have over your personal information?
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to object to processing
- Right to opt out of marketing
To exercise these rights, contact us through our Data Subject Rights Portal or email info@kokcha.news
Changes to this Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. We will notify you of changes by updating the “last updated” date on this page.
Supplemental Privacy Statements
For more details, please review our supplemental privacy statements, including:
- European Data Privacy Framework
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
- Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
- Cookie & Interest-Based Advertising (IBA) Statement
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: pinfo@kokcha.news
Mail: Kokcha.News, c/o Chief Compliance Officer, Landis + Gyr-Strasse 3, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
This Privacy Statement was last updated on June 29, 2025.