Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to http://meaning.karachi-pakistan.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This Privacy Policy provides a detailed overview of our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your information in accordance with various international privacy laws and regulations, 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
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Law on Data Privacy (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at http://meaning.karachi-pakistan.com
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the ‘Meaning’ brand
  3. Any interactive features on our platform where users provide personal information

However, please be advised that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessed through links or integrations on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how your information is handled when:

  1. You use our applications or services as an authorized user, creating a registered account with us.
  2. You visit our website(s) linked to this policy, allowing us to track and record your interactions for analytics purposes.
  3. We communicate with you via email, calls, texts (SMS), or other messaging platforms, providing updates, newsletters, or personalized content.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

  1. Account Information: User names, passwords, and details associated with your registered account.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction histories when you make purchases through our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account details (if provided) for direct payments or refunds.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought, quantities, prices, and dates of purchase.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, mobile phone numbers, and IP addresses to recognize your device when you interact with our apps.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates or other location-based services data if enabled by users.
  7. Feedback: Your responses to surveys, feedback forms, or product reviews.
  8. Social Media Information: If you log in through social media accounts, we may collect information from those platforms (with your consent) to personalize your experience.
  9. Product Information: Details about products viewed, added to carts, or purchased on our e-commerce platform.

We gather this data through various means: user input forms, account creation processes, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party providers who assist in data collection.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you interact with our website or apps. They serve multiple purposes, including:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our platform, like allowing you to log in.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences for personalized experiences.
  3. Analytics: Tracking site usage and gathering analytics data for performance improvement.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, which provides control over non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for. Once these purposes are achieved or if you request deletion, we secure the removal of your information from our systems and records. However, please note that certain legal and regulatory requirements may necessitate us keeping some data for a specific period.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission and at rest to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted partners who assist in data processing, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intentionally directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

Your Rights (Depending on Location)

The privacy rights available to you vary based on your location:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure/Deletion: Demand the deletion of your data in certain circumstances (e.g., when processing is no longer necessary).
  • Restriction: Limit our use and disclosure of your data under specific conditions.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Assert that you will not be subject to unfair treatment due to exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team at your earliest convenience. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as per applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be reflected on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to privacy, data requests (including unsubscribe), or if you have any questions regarding our practices:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: [Privacy Team Contact Details]

We are dedicated to addressing your concerns and ensuring a transparent and secure experience on our platform.