1. Introduction

We at SmartTechHacks.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information.

2. What We Collect

  • Information You Provide:
    • Registration: name, email, when subscribing or contacting us.
    • User‑Generated Content: comments or feedback.
  • Automatically Collected:
    • Device details (IP address, browser type, OS), usage data, referring URLs via cookies and web analytics tools.
    • These are used to improve site performance and user experience.Reuters+11Medium+11Terms.law+11

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide services (e.g. newsletters, comment responses).
  • Monitor and optimize site performance.
  • Communicate with you for policy updates, support, and marketing (with your permission).
  • Comply with legal duties—e.g. court orders under Pakistani law.

4. Legal Basis

  • Consent – e.g. when subscribing to newsletters.
  • Legitimate Interests – ensuring site functionality and improving services.
  • Legal Compliance – when required by government authorities.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how you use the site. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser; EU/UK users will be prompted for consent.

6. Third‑Party Sharing

We don’t sell personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers for hosting, email, analytics.
  • Legal Authorities if required by law (e.g., under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act or PDP Bill).

7. Cross‑Border Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside Pakistan. We ensure such transfers are protected via legal safeguards (e.g. contract clauses or adequacy frameworks).

8. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as needed for its purpose or until legally required. Afterward it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws (GDPR, emerging Pakistani Personal Data Protection rules), you may have these rights:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
    Please contact us for exercising any of these rights.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected users and relevant Pakistani authorities (e.g. National Commission for Personal Data Protection) within 72 hours.10Pearls

11. Children’s Data

Our site is not directed at children under 13. If we inadvertently collect data from a child under 13, it will be promptly deleted upon request.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Revisions will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date.” Significant changes will be communicated through banners and/or email.

13. Privacy by Design

We follow the “privacy by design” principles—minimizing data collection, encrypting data, and ensuring secure defaults.