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This Privacy Policy explains how OnlineBills.pk handles information from visitors to our website. Our primary purpose is to provide a service that helps users find and redirect to the official online payment portals for various utility services in Pakistan. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and maintaining a transparent approach to any information we may encounter.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the principles of privacy and data protection that are common in international law and are being developed in the legal framework of Pakistan.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
Our website, OnlineBills.pk, is a redirection service. We do not host bill payment pages, nor do we collect or process any of the following types of information:
- Personal Identifiable Information: We do not ask for or collect any personal details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or national identity card numbers.
- Financial or Billing Information: We do not collect or store any financial data, including credit card numbers, bank account details, or specific bill amounts. All payment transactions and data entry occur directly on the websites of the respective third-party utility providers.
- Sensitive Personal Data: We do not handle any data classified as sensitive personal data.
2. Information We May Collect Automatically
Due to the nature of the internet, a limited amount of non-personal information may be automatically collected by our web server for the purpose of maintaining and securing the website. This data is not linked to any specific individual and is used for analytical purposes. This information includes:
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website. This log data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of our website you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other statistics. We use this information to monitor site performance, prevent malicious activity, and improve our services.
- Usage Data: We may use tools to collect information about how our website is accessed and used. This includes data such as the links you click on our site, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. This data helps us understand which redirection links are most effective and which utility services are most popular among our users.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website does not use cookies or other tracking technologies to identify or collect data on anonymous visitors. All visitors, whether new or returning, will see the same content. In the event that we introduce a login or user account feature in the future, we will update this policy to specify the types of cookies used and the purpose for their use. Any such cookies would be strictly for the purpose of maintaining user sessions and functionality related to accounts.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
The limited log and usage data we may collect is used for the following purposes:
- Functionality: To ensure our redirection links work correctly and to troubleshoot any technical issues.
- Security: To protect our website from unauthorized access and to monitor for any illegal activity.
- Analytics: To analyze trends in website usage and to improve our service offerings.
4. Third-Party Websites and Redirection
Our website contains links to external websites of various utility companies. When you click on one of these links, you are leaving our website and are being redirected to a third-party site. This privacy policy applies only to OnlineBills.pk. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of these third-party websites.
- You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit after being redirected from our site.
- We accept no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of these third parties. Your use of those sites is subject to their terms of service and privacy policies.
5. Data Security and Retention
While being commited to the security of your information, We take reasonable measures to protect the non-personal data we may encounter from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Only retaining log and usage data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes of our website’s functionality, security, and analysis.
6. Copyright and Content
All content provided on OnlineBills.pk, including text, logos, and the arrangement of information, is the original work of our team. We do not use copyrighted material from third-party sources. This content is protected under Pakistani and international copyright laws. Any privacy policy is separate from the terms of service that govern the use of our intellectual property.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy will be updated from time to time. You will be notified of any changes that may occur in our website. Encoraging you to review the policy as it may through any changes. Your continued use of the website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at the following email address:
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