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Privacy Policy – Rehbar.pk

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

At Rehbar.pk, Pakistan’s trusted free business directory, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (the “Site”) for searching/listing businesses, reading/submitting reviews, contacting services, or using Awaragardi travel features. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

We comply with Pakistani laws (including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016) and align with international standards like GDPR where applicable. We may display third-party advertisements (including Google AdSense) to support our free services.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, business details (address, category, description), and profile info when you register, list a business, submit reviews, or contact us.
  • Usage and Device Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, search queries, timestamps, and interactions.
  • User-Generated Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, photos, or media you submit.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and third parties use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tools for site functionality, analytics, personalization, and advertising.
  • Location Data: Approximate location (e.g., city) if enabled, to improve search results.
  • Payment Information: For any future premium features, processed securely by third-party providers (we do not store full details). We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, religion, ethnicity) unless voluntarily shared in reviews.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the Site: Manage accounts, process listings/reviews, enable searches, facilitate Awaragardi bookings.
  • For communication: Send account updates, responses, or service notifications.
  • Marketing: With consent, send relevant promotions (opt-out anytime).
  • Analytics: Use tools like Google Analytics to understand usage.
  • Advertising: Serve and personalize ads via third parties (see Advertising section below).
  • Legal/compliance: Respond to authorities, prevent fraud, enforce terms.

3. Advertising and Third-Party Data Collection

  • Rehbar.pk displays third-party advertisements, including Google AdSense, to monetize the free directory.
  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (or similar technologies like web beacons and IP addresses) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
  • These technologies enable personalized (interest-based) advertising. Google and other vendors may collect and use data about your visits to serve relevant ads.
  • We do not control third-party ad content or practices.
  • Opt-Out Options:
    • Opt out of personalized ads from Google, if you want.
    • Manage cookies via your browser settings.
  • You agree not to engage in invalid ad activity (e.g., clicking your own ads or encouraging invalid clicks), per our Terms.

4. Sharing Your Information

  • With Listed Businesses: Share your contact details if you inquire or review them.
  • Service Providers: Share with trusted third parties (e.g., Google for ads/analytics, AWS for hosting, email providers) who are bound by confidentiality and use data only for our purposes.
  • Publicly: Business listings and reviews are visible to all users.
  • Legal Requirements: Disclose if required by law, to protect rights, or prevent harm. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Security

  • We use encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and industry standards to protect data.
  • Data stored on servers in Pakistan or secure cloud providers.
  • No system is 100% secure; you are responsible for your account credentials.

6. Data Retention

  • Retained as long as needed for purposes (e.g., active accounts indefinitely; deleted data processed within 30 days).
  • Request deletion/access via email.

7. Your Rights

  • Access, correct, update, or delete your data.
  • Opt out of marketing or withdraw consent (may limit features).
  • For EU/UK users: Additional GDPR rights (e.g., data portability).
  • Contact: support@Rehbar.pk (response within 30 days).

8. Children’s Privacy

  • The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13. If we learn of such data, we delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

  • Links to external sites (e.g., business websites or travel partners) are not covered by this policy.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Policy; changes posted here with date. Continued use means acceptance. Significant changes may be emailed.

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