Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information needed to operate our platform: 

• Email address when you subscribe to our magazine or newsletters

• Name, email, and payment details when you donate through our secure online banking partner

• Technical data such as IP address and browsing activity through Google Analytics and Wix analytics

We do not collect comments on our website. Any engagement on social media is governed by each platform’s policies.

 

Why We Collect This Information

We collect and process personal data for:

• Delivering content and subscription updates

• Processing secure donations

• Improving website performance, security, and reader experience

• Fulfil legal and regulatory compliance requirements

 

Donor Privacy Commitment

Gully Kahani will never sell or commercially share donor information. Your personal details and contribution history are used only for:

• Secure transaction processing

• Required accounting and audit compliance

• Issuing receipts or communicating donation-related information

Donation payment data is handled exclusively by our verified financial partner using secure encryption measures.

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Data Protection and Safety

We apply administrative, technical, and security safeguards consistent with Pakistan’s cybersecurity and data protection recommendations. We actively work to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse of personal data.

Payment data is handled by a trusted banking partner using secure encryption standards.

 

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and support site security. We use cookies to:

• Improve performance and load speeds

• Understand visitor engagement in aggregate

• Maintain secure sessions

Analytics tools collect non-identifiable trend data and do not track individual behavior for advertising. You can modify cookie settings through your browser at any time.

 

Data Sharing

Gully Kahani does not sell, trade, or misuse your personal information. Your information may be shared only when:

• Complying with lawful requests from Pakistani authorities

• Necessary to process payments securely

We insist that service providers protect confidentiality and use data only for the intended purpose.

 

Your Rights

You may request at any time to:

• Access the personal data we hold

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent from communications

• Request deletion where legally permissible

Contact information for these requests is provided below.

 

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as required to:

• Support subscription or donation services

• Meet legal and financial record-keeping obligations

• Resolve disputes or security matters

Data will be securely deleted once no longer necessary.

 

External Links

Our website contains links to social media and other external platforms. Gully Kahani is not responsible for privacy practices of other websites or social media platforms.

 

Changes to This Policy

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our website indicates acceptance of changes.

 

Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, please reach us at:

Email: info@gullykahani.com