Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://north-karachi.karachi-pakistan.com (referred to as “North Karachi,” “we,” or “us”). 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, and handling of personal information in adherence to various global privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • General Data Protection Law (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

Scope

This Privacy Policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://north-karachi.karachi-pakistan.com
  2. Any mobile applications or services developed by North Karachi
  3. All interactions and data collection through our platforms, whether direct or indirect
  4. Third-party links or integrations accessible via our site (note that these third-party privacy policies govern their respective platforms)

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices for personal data processing when:

  1. Users engage with our applications, services, or websites as authorized users
  2. Individuals visit and interact with our online properties linked to this Privacy Policy
  3. We communicate with users via email, calls, text messages (SMS), or other channels

Personal Data Collection

North Karachi collects a range of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details required to set up and maintain user accounts, such as usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to financial transactions, including payment method details and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Records of financial activities, expenses, or investments (if applicable) linked to our services.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services purchased from us, including quantities, prices, and order dates.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with users’ mobile devices for the purpose of personalization and analytics.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information provided by users or collected through their device settings.
  7. Feedback: User-generated content, reviews, ratings, and responses to surveys or requests for improvements.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to connect our services with their social media accounts.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, interactions, and feedback related to our products or services.

We collect this data through various methods: user inputs, forms, surveys, interactions on our platform, automated technologies (like cookies and device identifiers), and partnerships with third parties who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data.

Cookies

North Karachi uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for website functionality, ensuring core features work properly.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics: Tracking website usage and gathering statistical data to improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary or permitted by law. The specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Account Information: Retained until the user’s account is inactive or closed.
  • Payment and Financial Data: Retained for financial record-keeping and tax compliance, typically up to 7 years.
  • Purchase History: May be kept for billing purposes and product improvements, usually up to 5 years.
  • Location and Device Data: Depends on user settings; data may be deleted upon request or after a certain period (e.g., 24 months).
  • All Other Information: Retained according to legal obligations or for legitimate business interests, then securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

The privacy laws in our jurisdiction grant individuals specific rights regarding their personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to and information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ability to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request for the deletion of your personal data, under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limitation on how we process your personal data, again, under specific conditions.
  • Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Ability to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Protection from discrimination based on refusal to provide personal data or exercising data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or seek further information, please contact our Data Privacy Team at [email protected].

Changes to Policy

North Karachi reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review these changes regularly.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, data-related requests, or complaints, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: North Karachi Privacy Team, [Street Address], [City, State, Zip Code]