Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Karachi Metropolitan ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information of users who access or use https://karachimetropolitan.com (the "Website") from within Pakistan.

By using the Website you consent to the collection and processing of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Scope

This policy is tailored to users in Pakistan and is intended to reflect applicable Pakistani laws and regulations, including (where applicable) the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and other relevant statutes and regulations. It does not provide the extra-territorial rights that laws like the EU GDPR or California CCPA provide.

3. Information We Collect

a) Information you give us

When you contact us, register, subscribe, or otherwise interact with the Website, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any other information you choose to provide.

b) Information collected automatically

We automatically collect technical and usage information when you visit the Website, including IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, referrer/exit pages, and timestamps. This information may be collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for purposes including:

• Providing, operating, and improving the Website and its features.
• Responding to inquiries, requests, and support matters.
• Communicating updates, notices, and promotional messages (where you have opted in).
• Detecting, preventing, and responding to security incidents or illegal activity.
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms and policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better user experience, analyze site traffic, and for security purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not sell your personal information. We may disclose personal information:

• To third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (for example hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• To comply with applicable laws, court orders, or governmental requests.
• To protect and defend our rights, property, safety, or the safety of our users.

7. International Transfer and Storage

Where we use third-party service providers, your information may be stored or processed in Pakistan or in other countries. If data is transferred outside Pakistan, we take commercially reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and processing purpose.

9. Your Rights (Pakistan)

Under applicable Pakistani law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of personal information where we are not required to retain it for legal or legitimate business reasons.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and as required by law.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable—if you suspect misuse of your data, notify us immediately.

11. Children

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13; if we learn we have inadvertently collected such information we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Please review this page periodically.

13. Contact Information

For formal legal requests, please include sufficient information to identify yourself and describe the request.