Privacy Policy

Access to and use of the Approved Suppliers Center (ASC) website is subject to the following terms and conditions and the laws applicable in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Your use of our website signifies your agreement to these Terms and Conditions of Use, whether or not you are a registered user. By accessing, browsing, and using our website, you accept these Terms and Conditions without limitation or qualification.

The ASC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the changes on this page. The modifications are effective immediately upon posting, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website after modifications signifies your acceptance of these changes. Regularly review this page to stay informed of current Terms and Conditions.

User Conduct

1. When using the ASC website, you agree to:

• Conduct yourself lawfully and ethically.
• Not use the site for any criminal offense or to encourage conduct that would constitute such or lead to civil liability.
• Not post or transmit any unlawful or objectionable content, including but not limited to discriminatory, libelous, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or pornographic material.
• Not impersonate other parties or entities.
• Not upload content that contains harmful computer codes or is designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware.
• Not alter or delete any content on the site.
• Not disrupt the normal flow of communication.
• Not falsely claim a relationship with any business or organization.
• Not engage in unsolicited advertising or promotions.
• Not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
• Not collect or store personal information about others without their consent.

2. Registration

Some sections of the ASC website require user registration. By registering, you agree to provide truthful and complete information and not to use another person's identity or false information. The ASC reserves the right to refuse or cancel user names it deems inappropriate.

3. Termination of Use

Your access to the website may be terminated or suspended at any time, without notice and for any reason.

4. Links to Other Websites

The ASC website may include links to external websites. The ASC is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

5. Content Ownership

All content on the ASC website is protected by copyright laws. You agree to comply with all copyright notices on the website.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ASC and its employees from any liabilities arising from any breach of these Terms and Conditions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranty

The ASC does not guarantee that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted. The website content is provided "as is" without any warranties.

8. Limitation of Liability

The ASC will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this website.

9. Privacy and Security

The ASC respects the privacy of its website users. Personal information collected is handled securely and with care, only accessible to ASC or Kurdistan Regional Government employees when necessary.

10. Collection and Use of Information

The ASC website automatically collects IP addresses for site usage analysis. Cookies may be used for user convenience.

11. Protection of Personal Information

Personal information is protected according to the law applicable to the territory of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Personal information is not made public without consent and is not shared or sold to third parties.

12. Security of Personal Information

The ASC is committed to ensuring the security of personal information. All electronic transactions involving personal information are protected by robust security measures.