ThePakistanConnect.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information as well. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with and the rights you have over your information. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices. By using our website, you agree to the terms described here.
Information We Collect
We collect both personal information (information that identifies you) and non-personal information (information that does not directly identify you).
Personal Information
- Newsletter Subscription: Email addresses you provide when signing up.
- Contact Forms: Name, email, or any details you choose to share when contacting us.
- Comments/Accounts: If enabled, usernames, profile details, and content you post.
Non-Personal Information
- Cookies & Tracking Data: Information about your browsing behavior.
- Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
- Analytics Data: How you interact with our site (pages viewed, time spent).
How We Use Your Information
We process your data under consent, legitimate interest, and/or legal obligation as required.
- To provide services: Delivering news content, sending newsletters, enabling comments.
- To personalize content: Showing relevant articles or ads.
- To improve our website: Using analytics to understand performance.
- To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries or feedback.
- For advertising & marketing: Displaying relevant ads (including remarketing).
- To comply with laws: Meeting regulatory or legal requirements.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and show relevant ads.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential: Needed for basic site functions.
- Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
- Advertising: Used by Google Ads and ad partners for personalized ads.
Your choices:
You can manage cookies through our banner or disable them in your browser. To opt out of personalized ads, visit Google Ads Settings or NAI Opt-Out.
Third-Party Services
We may share data with trusted partners who help us operate our site:
- Google Analytics (site usage tracking)
- Google AdSense and Ad Partners (ad delivery and personalization)
- CDNs & Hosting Providers (for faster and secure site performance)
- Email Marketing Services (for newsletter distribution)
We do not sell your personal data.
Data Sharing & International Transfers
Some data may be processed or stored outside your country, including on servers in the United States or other jurisdictions. We ensure safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Data Retention
- Newsletter data: Keep until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form data: Retained as long as needed for communication.
- Analytics data: Stored by Google Analytics per their retention policy.
- Cookies: Expire after their set period unless cleared by you.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Update inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete your data.
- Portability: Request a transfer of your data.
- Opt-out: Withdraw consent for cookies, ads, or newsletters.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Children’s Privacy
ThePakistanConnect.com is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will remove it.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most recent version. If major changes are made, we will notify users through the site or email (if subscribed).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
The Pakistan Connect
Email: info@thepakistanconnect.com
Website: https://thepakistanconnect.com