Who We Are
Welcome to Pak Programs (https://pakprograms.site/). We provide the latest updates on government schemes, relief programs, job opportunities, scholarships, internships, and various financial assistance programs in Pakistan.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information when you visit Pak Programs:
a. Personal Data (Voluntarily Provided)
When you interact with our site, we may collect the following information:
- Name (if provided in forms or comments)
- Email address (if you contact us or subscribe)
- Message content (from contact forms)
- Other details you voluntarily submit
b. Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)
Our website automatically collects non-personal information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type & version
- Device information (mobile/desktop)
- Pages visited & time spent
- Referring website (how you arrived here)
This data helps us improve user experience, analyze trends, and optimize content.
2. Comments & User-Generated Content
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
✅ The data shown in the comment form
✅ IP address & browser user agent string (for spam detection)
To check if you’re using Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar’s servers. Their Privacy Policy is available here.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if set) will be publicly visible.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images or files, avoid including EXIF GPS location data, as visitors may extract this data.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last one year.
✅ Login Cookies – Set when you log in, lasting two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
✅ Screen Preference Cookies – Stores your display settings for one year
✅ Editor Cookies – Created when editing or publishing an article, expiring after one day
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, this may impact website functionality.
For more details, review our [Cookies Policy].
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Pak Programs may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website, meaning:
- The external site may collect data about you.
- It may use cookies and tracking technologies.
- It may monitor your interaction with the embedded content (if you have an account & are logged in).
We recommend checking the Privacy Policies of external websites before interacting with their content.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
✅ Provide accurate government schemes, scholarships, and job updates
✅ Improve website performance and user experience
✅ Ensure Google AdSense compliance & ad personalization
✅ Respond to inquiries from our Contact Page
✅ Prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
7. Third-Party Services & Advertisers
We use third-party tools & advertising platforms to support our content. These include:
a. Google AdSense
- Displays ads based on user interest & browsing history
- Uses cookies and tracking technologies for ad personalization
- Users can adjust ad preferences via Google Ad Settings
b. Google Analytics
- Tracks website traffic, page views, and visitor behavior
- Helps us optimize content for better user engagement
c. Affiliate Marketing & Sponsored Content
Some pages may contain affiliate links. Clicking on them may generate a small commission for us, but at no extra cost to you.
For more details, check our [Disclaimer] page.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments & their metadata – Retained indefinitely to auto-approve future comments.
- User profiles – Registered users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except changing their username).
- Administrative & legal records – Retained as required for legal, tax, or security purposes.
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
✅ Request an exported file of your personal data.
✅ Request deletion of your personal data (except for data required legally).
✅ Opt out of tracking & targeted advertising.
To request data access or deletion, visit our [Contact Page].
10. Data Security & Protection
We implement security measures to protect user data. However, no online platform is 100% secure.
If you suspect a data breach or unauthorized access, contact us at: [Your Contact Email].
11. Where Your Data is Sent
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- User data may be stored on secure servers within Pakistan or internationally.
We comply with applicable data protection laws in Pakistan.
12. Children’s Privacy
Pak Programs does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If a parent/guardian believes their child provided personal data, please contact us for immediate removal.
13. External Links & Third-Party Policies
Our website contains links to external government portals, job boards, and scholarship websites.
- These third-party websites have their own Privacy Policies.
- We are not responsible for their content or data collection practices.
Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Major changes will be notified via:
✅ Website notifications
✅ Email (if subscribed)
Your continued use of Pak Programs after updates implies acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
📧 Email: info@pakprograms.site
🌐 Website: https://pakprograms.site/contact