Effective Date: 01-July-2024

Last Updated: 01-July-2025

At Azaad English, operated by Azaad Digital, we prioritize the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, and describes your rights in relation to the data we process. By accessing and using this website, you agree to this policy. If you disagree with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

1. Information Collection

We collect information to deliver our services effectively, enhance user experience, and meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Types of Information Collected

Personal Information:
  • What We Collect: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, account login credentials, payment information, and other details you provide during account creation, subscriptions, or transactions.
  • Purpose of Collection: To identify you, communicate with you, and provide services you request.
Non-Personal Information:
  • What We Collect: Browsing history, location data, device type, browser type, IP address, referral URLs, and time spent on our site.
  • How It’s Collected: Through cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics tools.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • Purpose: Improve user experience, tailor content, and analyze website traffic.
  • Your Control: You can manage or disable cookies via browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR and CCPA.

  • Personalization: Tailor content, recommendations, and services to match your preferences. Example: Displaying articles or ads relevant to your interests.
  • Service Improvement: Monitor user behavior to identify trends and optimize website functionality. Example: Identifying and fixing site navigation issues.
  • Advertising: Deliver interest-based advertisements, including through third-party partners. Note: Advertisements are based on aggregated, anonymized data.
  • Marketing Communications: With your explicit consent, send newsletters, promotions, and updates. You can withdraw consent anytime.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, prevent fraudulent activities, and respond to legal inquiries.

3. Protection of Your Information

We implement strict security protocols to safeguard your data.

  • Technical Measures: Use SSL encryption for secure data transmission. Regular vulnerability testing and system updates.
  • Organizational Measures: Limit employee access to sensitive data based on roles. Regular privacy training for staff handling personal data.
  • Third-Party Providers: Vet service providers for compliance with data protection standards. Sign binding agreements to ensure secure handling of shared data.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. Your information may be shared under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: To facilitate payments, content delivery, or email communication. Example: Using a third-party payment gateway for transactions.
  • With Legal Authorities: To comply with legal obligations or court orders. Example: Sharing information during an investigation.
  • For Business Transactions: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or sales of company assets, your data may be transferred to the involved entity with appropriate safeguards.

5. Your Choices and Rights

We respect your rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Opt-Out Options:
    • Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe using the link in our emails or contact us directly.
    • Data Sharing: Opt-out of data sharing for advertising purposes, where applicable.
  • Restrict Processing: Object to specific data processing activities, such as profiling for advertising.
  • Withdraw Consent: You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Retention Periods:
    • User account details: Retained until account deletion.
    • Legal obligations: Data retained for the legally mandated duration (e.g., tax records).
  • Deletion Requests: Submit a deletion request to have your data removed, subject to regulatory requirements.

7. International Data Transfers

As Azaad English operates globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own.

  • Data Protection Standards: We ensure transfers comply with applicable regulations, such as GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
  • User Consent: By using our services, you consent to international transfers of your data.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

  • Notification: Significant updates will be highlighted on our website or emailed to registered users.
  • Your Responsibility: Regularly review this page to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

  • Email: info@azaadigital.com
  • Phone: +92 51 8444551
  • Address: House #60, Nazim-Ud-Din Road, F-6/1, Islamabad, Pakistan

Additional Third-Party Tools Used

  • NitroPack: We use NitroPack, a paid caching solution, to improve the speed and performance of our website. For more information on how NitroPack processes your data, please refer to their privacy policy.
  • Yoast SEO: We utilize Yoast for SEO optimization related to news content on our website. Yoast helps us improve visibility and ranking of our content on search engines. For more details on how Yoast handles data, please refer to their privacy policy.
  • Google Ads: We partner with Google for advertising purposes. Information collected through our use of Google services is managed according to Google’s privacy policy: http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/