Pak Economist is a premier Pakistani digital news publication focusing on the economy, current affairs, national and international business, politics, technology, science, and culture. We are committed to data journalism, original reporting, accuracy, credibility, and informed independence.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Pak Economist (“We”, “Us”, “Our”, “Company”) collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when you access or use our Website, Mobile Application (“Sites”), and related services, products, and content (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Sites, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy. Please note that if you access third-party sites via links on our platform, those sites are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. The data we collect generally falls into the following categories:
A. Account & Registration Information
If you create an account, subscribe to our premium content, or register for our newsletters, we may collect:
Personal Details: Name, title, and date of birth.
Contact Details: Email address, phone number, and mailing/delivery address.
Professional Details: Job title, company name, and industry.
Login Credentials: Username and password.
Payment Details: Credit/debit card information or bank details (processed securely via our third-party payment gateways).
B. Information Automatically Collected (Cookies & Log Data)
When you interact with our Sites, we automatically collect certain data using cookies, clear GIFs (Web Beacons), and similar technologies:
IP address, location data, and device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertiser ID/iDFA).
Browser type, operating system, and network connection details.
Your browsing behavior, pages viewed, articles saved, and topics followed.
Interactions with our emails (e.g., whether an email was opened).
C. Information from Third Parties
If you choose to link or log in using third-party services (such as Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn), we may receive information from those platforms, including your registered email ID and public profile information, subject to your privacy settings on those platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To deliver digital content, manage subscriptions, process payments, and provide customer support.
To Improve Performance: To conduct analytics, understand reader preferences, and enhance the functionality and user experience of our Sites.
For Advertising & Marketing: To deliver relevant, personalized advertisements and send promotional emails (you can opt out of marketing emails at any time).
To Communicate: To send administrative updates, account notifications, policy changes, and respond to your inquiries.
To Ensure Security: To monitor for breaches of our terms, detect invalid traffic, prevent fraud, and maintain a safe environment for all users.
3. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in limited circumstances:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Sites, processing payments, delivering emails, or analyzing data.
Advertisers & Analytics Partners: Aggregated, non-personally identifiable statistics may be shared with advertisers to demonstrate audience demographics.
Institutional Clients: If you access our content via a corporate or group subscription, we may share high-level usage data with the license administrator.
Legal Authorities: When requested or required by law, court order, or governmental authority, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent fraud and cyber incidents.
4. Data Retention and Erasure
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services.
Data Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. Upon receiving a verified request, we will close your account and delete your data, subject to any legal or regulatory obligations.
Public Content: Information you have shared publicly (e.g., article comments) may remain visible even after account deletion, though it will be anonymized where possible.
5. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are designed for a general audience and are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected such information without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our databases are secured behind firewalls on cloud servers with strictly limited, password-protected access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Policy to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Sites following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact our Chief Privacy Officer at:
📧 Email: privacypolicy@pakeconomist.com
📍 Mailing Address:
Attention: Privacy Policy Officer
Pak Economist
Headquarters: G Block, Model Town, Lahore – 133
When contacting us for a data/privacy request, please provide:
Identification of the information in question.
Your complete contact details (phone number, email, and address).
A clear statement outlining your concern or request.