Welcome to Rawalpindiguide.pk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Submit comments or feedback on our articles
- Contact us through email or contact forms
- Participate in surveys or promotional activities
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city/country level)
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address for security and analytics purposes
1.3 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements on our website
- Social Media Plugins: If you interact with social sharing buttons
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website content and services
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Rawalpindi Guide does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not:
- Knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13
- Allow children under 13 to register for newsletters or create accounts
- Target advertising to children under 13
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Your Rights Include:
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Limit Use: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.
California “Shine the Light” Law:
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
7. European Union Users (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Your Rights Include:
- Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to that data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (website operation, improvement, security)
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
Data Transfers:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Supervisory Authority:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention periods vary based on the type of information:
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Server Logs: Retained for security purposes for up to 90 days
- Comments/Feedback: Retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Data backup and recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Rawalpindi Guide is based in Pakistan. If you are accessing our website from outside Pakistan, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Pakistan or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Your Choices and Rights
You have several choices regarding your personal information:
- Email Communications: You can opt-out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
- Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we honor opt-out preferences for cookies and advertising as described in this policy.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through rawalpindiguide.pk.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
- Sending an email notification to registered users (if applicable)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as court orders or government agencies). We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- Protect the safety of users or the public
- Protect against legal liability
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@rawalpindiguide.pk
Last Updated: February 12, 2026