Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2025

Welcome to KFMI.pk (the “Site”). Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data and ensures compliance with global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and other regulations.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://kfmi.pk. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please get in touch with us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from you depending on how you interact with our website:

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data is entered into the comments form.
  • Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to detect spam).

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is publicly visible in the context of your comment.

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience:

  • Comments Cookies: If you leave a comment, cookies may save your name, email, and website for one year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies check your browser settings and expire when you close your browser. Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”).
  • Article Editing Cookies: Saved cookies store article post IDs and expire after one day.

2.4 Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited an external site, which may collect data, use cookies, or monitor interactions.

2.5 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect data such as:

  • IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems.
  • Pages visited, time spent on our site, and other analytics data.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies for personalized experiences.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To personalize user experience and show relevant content.
  • To process transactions securely.
  • To respond to comments or customer service requests.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for recognizing and approving follow-ups automatically.
  • Registered Users: User profile data is stored for as long as the account is active. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

5.1 GDPR (European Union)

  • Access, rectify, or delete your data.
  • Object to or restrict data processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

5.2 CCPA (California)

  • Know what personal information is collected.
  • Request data deletion.
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information.

5.3 Global Rights (LGPD, PIPEDA, etc.)

  • Access and correct your personal information.
  • Revoke consent and request data deletion.

To exercise these rights, contact us.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
  • Legal Authorities: As required by law.
  • International Transfers: Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, and we ensure safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and other measures to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to ensure your personal information is protected.

8. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect their data without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email or website announcements.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

Compliance with Global Privacy Laws

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • GDPR (EU)
  • CCPA (California, USA)
  • LGPD (Brazil)
  • PIPEDA (Canada)
  • Privacy Act (Australia)
  • COPPA (USA)

For additional questions or concerns, please contact us.

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