Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://defence-view-society.karachi-pakistan.com (hereafter referred to as “DVS” or “we”). We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is protected at all times. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the personal data of our visitors, members, and subscribers, adhering to international standards and various privacy laws, including but not limited to PIPEDA (Canada), Quebec Law 25, GDPR (EU), LGPD (Brazil), CCPA/CPRA (California), CPA (Colorado), UCPA (Utah), CTDPA (Connecticut), VCDPA (Virginia), POPIA (South Africa), and more.
Scope
This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:
- Our official website at https://defence-view-society.karachi-pakistan.com
- Any mobile applications or software developed by DVS
- Online services and products offered through our platform
- User interactions on our social media channels linked to this policy
Please note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services accessible via links or integrations on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.
Processing Activities
This policy outlines the ways in which we process personal data during user interactions:
- Authorized User Activities: When you use our applications and services as an authorized user, we may collect and store relevant account information, payment details, purchase history, and preferences to provide personalized services.
- Website Visits: Visiting our websites linked to this Privacy Policy implies consent to data collection practices described herein. We track user behavior, page interactions, and website performance to enhance user experience.
- Communication with Us: We may collect personal data when you choose to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, promotional emails, or SMS/text messages.
Personal Data Collection
We gather various types of personal information to provide and improve our services:
- Account Information: This includes user names, email addresses, passwords (hashed and salted), and profile details.
- Payment and Financial Data: We process payment information, including cardholder names, card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes, for secure transactions. We also collect financial data for subscription or donation services.
- Purchase Details: Information about products or services purchased from us, such as quantities, prices, and delivery addresses.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers like IP addresses, device IDs, and advertising IDs to recognize devices and provide personalized content.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates or location data provided through browser settings to offer location-based services.
- Feedback and Reviews: Personal information shared in user feedback, reviews, or surveys to improve our products and services.
- Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users log in or share content via our social media integrations.
- Product Interactions: Details about products viewed, searched for, or added to a shopping cart on our e-commerce platform.
We obtain this data through direct user input, automated tracking technologies (like cookies and device fingerprinting), and third-party service providers who assist in data collection and processing.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by websites you visit. We use cookies to:
- Enhance User Experience: Remember login details, language preferences, and custom settings for personalized browsing.
- Analytics: Track website usage, monitor performance, and understand user behavior to optimize our platform. Cookies used for analytics are categorized as Strictly Necessary (essential for basic functions), Preferences (customizing user experience), and Analytics (collecting aggregated data).
- Advertising: Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, which provides control over non-essential cookies.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data unless required by law to preserve it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Rectification: The right to access and request corrections for inaccurate personal data held by us.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The ability to request the deletion of your personal data, except where legal obligations or legitimate interests require its retention.
- Restriction: Limiting our use or disclosure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, and the right to transfer it to another controller.
- Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including profiling.
- Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data rights.
- Apples/Complaints: Filing appeals or complaints with our privacy team regarding data handling practices.
Please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
Changes to Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be notified via email to registered users and posted on our website with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.
Contact Information
For any queries, requests for data deletion, or complaints regarding privacy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Data Protection Team, Defence View Society, [Address], [City], [Country]
We value your trust in our handling of personal data, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.
