Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 01, 2026

PhotoNews Pakistan (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website http://photonews.com.pk (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service.

  1. (a) Personal Information:When you voluntarily provide it, we collect information that can be used to identify you, such as:
  • Email address (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Name
  • Any other information you choose to provide in communications with us.
  1. (b) Automatically Collected Data (Log Data): When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information sent by your browser. This Log Data may include:
  • Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages of our Service that you visit
  • Time, date, and duration of your visit
  • Other diagnostic data.
  1. (c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies:We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service, enhance user experience, and analyze trends.
  • Cookies: These are small files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, refusing cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.
  • Analytics: We use third-party services like Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze Log Data to understand user behavior and improve functionality. These providers have their own privacy policies governing data use.
  • Advertising: We may allow third-party advertisers, including Google via its DoubleClick Cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Service or other websites. You can opt out of interest-based Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Service.
  • To notify you about changes to our Service.
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features.
  • To provide analysis or valuable information to improve the Service.
  • To monitor the usage of the Service.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To send you newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials (you may opt-out at any time).
  1. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: To trusted third-party companies and individuals who facilitate our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication). These parties are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the tasks we assign them.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or valid request from law enforcement, or to protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
  • Business Transfer: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
  1. Data Retention & Security

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The security of your data is important to us, and we employ commercially acceptable measures to protect it. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  1. International Transfer

Your information, including Personal Information, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Pakistan and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer and process the data in Pakistan. Your consent to this Privacy Policy represents your agreement to that transfer.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right to rectification.
  • The right to object to processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

  1. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: admin@photonews.com.pk