Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://defence-view-society.karachi-pakistan.com (referred to as ‘the Company’, ‘we’, or ‘our’ in this Privacy Policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, and handling of personal 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
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This Privacy Policy is applicable to all aspects of our website (https://defence-view-society.karachi-pakistan.com), applications, services, and products offered by Defence View Society. It is important to remember that this policy does not cover third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing the use of your personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy describes the ways in which we interact with users and process personal data across different touchpoints:

Authorised User Activities: When you use our applications and services as an authorised user, we collect and process data necessary for providing these services.
Website Visits: Visiting our websites linked to this Privacy Policy means you agree to the terms outlined here regarding data collection and usage.
Communication: We may reach out to you via newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS. Your consent to receive such communications is voluntary, and you can opt-out at any time.

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal information for various purposes:

Account Information: Details required to set up and maintain your user account.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details and billing addresses used for transactions.
Financial Information: Banking information for financial services and investments, if applicable.
Purchase Information: Data related to products or services you’ve purchased from us.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and personalisation.
Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you use our location-based services.
Feedback: Your responses to surveys, reviews, or feedback forms.
Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when users connect their accounts to our services.
Product Information: Any information you provide about products of interest or purchases.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies during your use of our platform. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist in our operations, subject to their respective privacy agreements.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser by our website or third-party services for various purposes:

Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionalities and improvements without which the website cannot function properly.
Preference: They remember your preferences, such as language settings, to enhance user experience.
Analytics: Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, providing insights for optimisation.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your website functionality.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal requirements. Once the retention period expires or when data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise the data.

Security Measures

Defence View Society has implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

Encrypted Communication: All data transmissions are encrypted to protect against unauthorised access.
Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage secure third-party service providers to process data on our behalf, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. Our services are designed for a general audience, and we encourage parents or legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: Demand the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: Limit our processing of your data under specific conditions.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for legitimate interests.
Non-Discrimination: Be free from discriminatory practices based on your exercise of rights related to your personal data.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our Privacy Team via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided below. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and within applicable timeframes.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any modifications will be posted on our website, and we encourage users to review these changes regularly. We will notify you of any significant amendments via email or through a notice on our site.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data access/correction queries, please reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Defence View Society, [Street Address], Karachi, Pakistan