Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apni Saltanat ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website apnisaltanat.com, Pakistan's premier online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across the country.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number when you register as a seller.
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and profile details.
• Transaction Data: Product listings, order details, and seller payment records.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and IP address.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and browser information.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. (See Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your seller account on our platform.
• To process and facilitate marketplace transactions.
• To send important notices regarding your account or changes to our policies.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To analyze website usage and optimize our platform performance.
• To prevent fraudulent activity and ensure security.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing Your Information

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: With trusted third-party services (e.g., Firebase by Google) that help us operate our platform under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent for other purposes.

5. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads based on your visits to Apni Saltanat and other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website.
• For more information, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure HTTPS connection on all pages.
• Firebase Authentication for encrypted user accounts.
• Firestore and Realtime Database security rules to restrict unauthorized access.
• Regular security reviews and updates.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your experience. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, cart data).
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our site.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Restriction: Ask us to restrict the processing of your data.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.

9. Children's Privacy

Apni Saltanat is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.