Last Updated: October 2025
Welcome to PakUpdate.com, a trusted source for news and updates about Pakistan’s government schemes, subsidy programs, and welfare initiatives.
Your privacy is our top priority. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Introduction
At PakUpdate.com, we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we handle it.
This GDPR Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users who access our website from the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), or anywhere else in the world.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data to enhance your user experience and improve our website:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, or contact details (only if you voluntarily provide them through forms or subscriptions).
Non-Personal Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
Cookies and Analytics Data: To analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and improve website performance.
You can control or disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.
Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
Contractual necessity: Data processing is required to fulfill a service or agreement with you.
Legitimate interest: To analyze and improve website functionality or marketing efforts.
Legal obligation: When we are required by law to store or share data.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To improve our website’s performance and user experience.
To send email newsletters and updates about new government schemes (only if you subscribe).
To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense or affiliate partners.
To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance website security.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
Data Retention Policy
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@pakupdate.com.
Your GDPR Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
✅ Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
✅ Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data.
✅ Right to Restrict Processing – Request limitation of data use in certain circumstances.
✅ Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
✅ Right to Object – Object to processing your data for marketing purposes.
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 Email: privacy@pakupdate.com
Cookies Policy
PakUpdate.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website functionality and display personalized ads.
You can manage or disable cookies anytime in your browser settings. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools and platforms such as:
Google Analytics – To analyze website performance.
Google AdSense – To display relevant advertisements.
Email Marketing Services – To send newsletters to subscribers.
These third-party providers may collect certain information in compliance with GDPR.
Data Security
We implement advanced technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no system is entirely secure — users share information at their own risk.
Data Transfers Outside the EU
Since our website is based in Pakistan, your information may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
By using our website, you consent to this transfer in compliance with GDPR standards.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in data laws or our practices.
All updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or GDPR-related requests, please contact us at:
📧 Email: privacy@pakupdate.com
🌐 Website: https://www.pakupdate.com
