Effective Date: 1 May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Apna Ghar Guide ("we", "our", "the website") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to apnagharguide.pk.
Information We Do Not Collect
Apna Ghar Guide does not collect, request, store, or process the following:
- Your CNIC number
- Your full name or address (unless you voluntarily email us)
- Your phone number
- Your bank account or financial information
- Apna Ghar application details
- PMT score, NSER details, or BISP records
- Any government scheme login credentials
We are an informational website. We do not facilitate, process, or assist with Apna Ghar applications. Any website that asks for these details claiming to be us is a scam, please report to FIA at 1991.
Information We Do Collect Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you visit:
- Your IP address (anonymised after 7 days)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL (which page sent you to us)
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Approximate location (city or country level only)
This data is used solely for analytics, security monitoring, and improving our content. It is never linked to your identity.
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (such as remembering you've dismissed a notice). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand which pages are most useful (Google Analytics). You can opt out via your browser settings or via Google's opt out tools.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads. You can manage these via Google's Ads Settings.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. The site will still function normally, but some features may be limited.
Third Party Services
We use the following third party services that may collect information about you:
- Google Analytics: For website usage statistics
- Google AdSense: For displaying ads
- Google Fonts: For website typography
- Cloudflare: For content delivery and security
Each of these services has their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties. The limited technical data we collect (IP, browser, etc.) is used only for analytics and security purposes through the services listed above.
Email Communications
If you email us at any of the addresses on our contact page, we store the email content and your email address solely for the purpose of responding. We do not add you to any mailing list without your consent. Email contents are deleted after 12 months unless they relate to ongoing editorial corrections.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us at privacy@apnagharguide.pk and we will delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Request correction of incorrect data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics and advertising cookies
- Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities
To exercise these rights, email privacy@apnagharguide.pk.
Data Security
We use industry standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, regular security updates, and limited data retention to protect any information we do collect. However, no internet transmission is 100 percent secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated when changes are made. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: privacy@apnagharguide.pk
Website: apnagharguide.pk