Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://gulistan-e-jauhar.karachi-pakistan.com (hereinafter referred to as “Gulistan-e-Jauhar,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information in adherence to various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
- Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
- California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s User Choice and Control Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other relevant legislation.
Scope
This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:
- Our official website at https://gulistan-e-jauhar.karachi-pakistan.com
- Any mobile applications or software developed by Gulistan-e-Jauhar
- Online services and products offered through our platform
- Interactive features on our websites, such as forms, surveys, and contests
Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services accessible via links or integrations on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies governing user data, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.
Processing Activities
This Privacy Policy guides how Gulistan-e-Jauhar interacts with users in the following scenarios:
- Using Our Services: When you access and utilize our applications, services, or registered accounts as an authorized user, we collect and process your personal data to provide and improve these services.
- Visiting Our Websites: Every time you visit our websites linked to this policy, our servers automatically record information sent by your browser, including IP addresses, browser type, device characteristics, access times, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
- Communication with Us: If you choose to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS), we may use the contact information provided to deliver these messages.
Personal Data Collection
We collect various categories of personal data, including:
- Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as username, email address, and password hash.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing addresses, and transaction records for processing purchases or subscriptions.
- Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if provided), and financial transaction history (in compliance with relevant regulations).
- Purchase Information: Items bought, quantities, prices, purchase dates, and delivery addresses associated with your orders.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, mobile network information, and browser fingerprinting data to recognize devices and provide personalized experiences.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates and location services data (if enabled) for mapping and location-based services.
- Feedback: Responses and comments you provide on our websites or through surveys, which help us improve our products and services.
- Social Media Information: If you log in using social media accounts, we may collect data from those platforms, such as your user ID, profile picture, and public posts (in accordance with their privacy settings).
- Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our sites, including product preferences and browsing behavior.
We obtain this data through direct user input, automated technologies like cookies and web beacons, and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data for marketing and analytics purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our websites. We utilize different types of cookies to enhance your experience and understand user behavior:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login, session management, and website navigation.
- Preference Cookies: Remember settings or preferences, such as language selection and display settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track site usage, gather aggregate data, and improve our services.
Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are accepted.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business interests. Once the retention period expires, we delete or anonymize the data in a secure manner. The specific retention periods vary depending on the type of data and its usage within our organization.
Security Measures
Gulistan-e-Jauhar employs robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
- Encryption: We use encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to safeguard sensitive information.
- Secure Third-Party Processing: Some of our services are provided by trusted third parties who process data on our behalf while adhering to strict security standards.
- Access Controls: Our systems have access controls and permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal data.
Children’s Privacy
We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). If we learn that a child has provided us with personal details, we will take steps to delete this information and discontinue any services provided to that child.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and local data protection laws, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to know how it is being used.
- Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, except where we have a legitimate reason to retain it.
- Restriction: The ability to limit the use or processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
- Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory decisions based solely on automated processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address provided below. We will respond to your request as quickly as possible and in line with applicable law.
Changes to Policy
Gulistan-e-Jauhar reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for the latest information. If significant amendments are made, we may provide enhanced notice through our websites or emails.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests for access to or deletion of personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Gulistan-e-Jauhar Privacy Team, [Physical Address]
We appreciate your trust in sharing your personal information with us. By using our services and providing your data, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
