This Privacy Policy explains how ePassport.pk (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit epassport.pk. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
ePassport.pk is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, operated by, or endorsed by the Government of Pakistan, the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP), NADRA, or any other government body.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us through email (support@epassport.pk) or any contact form on our site, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We only use this information to respond to your inquiry.
b) Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
- General location information (typically inferred from IP address, at a city or country level)
This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools, and is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve content and performance.
c) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and serve relevant advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
2. Google AdSense and Advertising
This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners. These third-party vendors use cookies, including Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on a visitor’s prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Specifically:
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on their visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, visitors can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
We do not control the cookies placed by Google or other third-party advertising networks. For more information on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, you can visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
3. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and general traffic patterns. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data at Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
4. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to inquiries sent to support@epassport.pk
- Understand visitor behavior and content performance through analytics
- Serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense and similar networks
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Third-Party Links
Our content includes links to official government resources (such as DGIP’s official website) and may occasionally link to other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain information collected through our contact channels only as long as necessary to respond to and resolve the relevant inquiry, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@epassport.pk so we can remove it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Opt out of personalized advertising, as described in Section 2
For Visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA/GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
For Visitors in California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@epassport.pk.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry-standard way to respond to DNT signals, so our Site does not currently alter its data collection practices when it detects a DNT signal from your browser.
10. 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. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: support@epassport.pk Website: https://epassport.pk