Privacy Policy for glnsglobalwide.com
Effective Date: April 25, 2025
glnsglobalwide.com is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the principles of data protection and the existing legal framework in Pakistan, including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA), and the spirit of the proposed Personal Data Protection Bill. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect and Why:
- Contact Information: We collect your name, email address, and phone number (if you provide it) to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support. This processing is based on your consent and our legitimate interest in managing communications.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the dates and times of your visits. This helps us understand how users interact with our Website, diagnose technical issues, and improve our services. This collection is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and improvement of our Website.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic. Cookies may collect information about your preferences and browsing activity. Where required by applicable law or best practices, we will obtain your consent for the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information (Purpose of Processing):
- To Provide and Improve Our Website: We use collected data to operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality and user experience of glnsglobalwide.com.
- To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your queries, provide updates, and send you relevant information related to our services.
- For Security and Fraud Prevention: We may use usage data to monitor and analyze website activity to detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access. This aligns with our legitimate interest in maintaining the security of our Website and protecting our users.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process and disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or a governmental request in Pakistan.
3. Sharing Your Information (Data Disclosure):
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and process it only for the specific services they provide to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to comply with applicable Pakistani laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We will seek your explicit consent before sharing your personal information with third parties for purposes not outlined in this policy.
4. Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements under Pakistani law. The retention period will depend on the specific type of data and the purpose of processing.
5. Your Rights (Subject to the Proposed Personal Data Protection Bill and PECA):
While a comprehensive data protection law is still under development in Pakistan, we are committed to upholding principles that align with international best practices and the spirit of the proposed bill. You may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You may have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Object: You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Security:
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, in line with best practices and the security requirements outlined in PECA. However, please remember that no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Websites:
Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy:
Our Website is not intended for children under age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without such consent, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers:
If you are accessing our Website from outside Pakistan, your information may be transferred to and processed in Pakistan, where our servers are located. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements in Pakistan. We will post any revisions on this page when we fell. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: glnsglobalwidegmail-com
Important Considerations:
- Evolving Legal Landscape: Please be aware that the legal framework for data protection in Pakistan is still evolving. This policy will be updated to reflect any new laws or regulations once they are enacted.
- Legal Consultation: It remains crucial to consult with a legal professional in Pakistan to ensure your privacy policy fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations once the Personal Data Protection Bill is enacted.
- Transparency: Continue to be transparent with your users about how you collect, use, and protect their data.