Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how PakGoldMines.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at pakgoldmines.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, email address and phone number when you submit our contact form
  • Your enquiry message and selected topic
  • Consent confirmation for data processing

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type and version, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs
  • Cookie identifiers (see our Cookie Policy for full details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide requested information
  • Improve the content and functionality of our website
  • Analyse site usage patterns and optimise user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our services

We do not use your personal information for direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, and communication services, bound by confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: Where required by Pakistani law, court order, or regulatory authority
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition, subject to continued privacy protections

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data collected through our contact form for a maximum of 24 months from the date of submission, or until you request deletion, whichever is earlier. Technical log data is retained for up to 12 months.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at supp@pakgoldmines.com.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Pakistan. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: