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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 22, 2025
Website: https://junaidakhtar.com/
Owner / Controller: Junaid Akhtar (“we”, “us”, “our”)

Contact:
Email: junaid@pkteam.com
Phone: +1 573 234 6119
Address: House # 3, Street 172, Sarwar Rd, Saddar, Rawalpindi

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with https://junaidakhtar.com/ (the “Website”). It applies to all visitors, users, subscribers, and clients (“you”, “your”).

By using the Website you consent to the practices described here. If you do not accept this policy, please do not use the Website or provide personal information.

2. Definitions

  • Personal Data / Personal Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, email, phone).
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure, erasure).
  • Controller: The entity that determines purposes and means of processing personal data (we are the Controller).
  • Third-party service providers / processors: External companies we use to provide services (e.g., analytics, hosting, email marketing).

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information you provide directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form (name, email, phone, message).
  • Register for a newsletter or mailing list (name, email).
  • Subscribe to updates, download resources, or request services.
  • Communicate with us by email, phone, or social media.
  • Submit comments, feedback, or other content.
3.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website we may automatically collect:

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, browser language.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time on pages, referring/exit pages, links clicked, timestamps.
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
  • Log files and server data necessary for security and site operation.
3.3 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you from third parties (e.g., social networks, analytics platforms, or services you used to sign in). We only combine such information when permitted.

3.4 Sensitive personal data

We do not intentionally collect “sensitive” personal data (e.g., health, race, religion, biometric data). Do not submit sensitive data via the Website. If you do send it, you consent to its processing for the stated purpose and we may delete it on request.

4. How We Use Your Information (Purposes & Legal Basis)

We use personal information for the following purposes:

4.1 To respond to inquiries and provide services
  • Purpose: Reply to messages, requests for information or services.
  • Legal basis (where applicable): Performance of a contract or your consent.
4.2 To send newsletters and marketing communications
  • Purpose: Provide updates, newsletters, or promotional messages if you opt in.
  • Legal basis: Consent. You may opt out at any time (unsubscribe link in emails).
4.3 To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • Purpose: Troubleshooting, analytics, performance, and UX improvements.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (improving our Website) or consent where required.
4.4 To monitor and prevent fraud or abuse / ensure security
  • Purpose: Detect and prevent unauthorized access or attacks.

  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (security).

4.5 For legal, regulatory and compliance reasons
  • Purpose: Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms &-Conditions, respond to law enforcement requests.
  • Legal basis: Legal obligation.

5. Cookies, Tracking & Similar Technologies

5.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help the Website remember preferences and provide analytics.

5.2 Types of cookies we use
  • Essential/Strictly necessary: Required for site functions (e.g., session cookies).
  • Performance/Analytics: Google Analytics or similar to analyze site usage (pageviews, time on site).

  • Functional: To remember preferences (language, display).

  • Advertising / Targeting (if used): For personalized ads and tracking across sites.

5.3 Cookie control

Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies via settings. Blocking cookies may reduce functionality. If we use third-party cookies (analytics/advertising) you can opt out via those providers (e.g., Google Ads Settings, Google Analytics opt-out add-on).

5.4 Example cookie list

(If your site uses specific cookies, list them here — name, purpose, duration.)

  • _ga — Google Analytics client id — 2 years — usage analytics.
  • _gid — Google Analytics session id — 24 hours — usage analytics.
  • sessionid — Session cookie — session — site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services & Embedded Content

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Web hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Email service providers / newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
  • Embedded content (YouTube videos, social widgets, Google Fonts).

Third parties may collect data about your use of their services according to their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

7. Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not sell your personal information. We may disclose information:

  • To our service providers and processors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, email delivery, analytics). They process data per our instructions.
  • If required by law or legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena).
  • To protect rights, property, safety (investigate fraud, security incidents).
  • In connection with a business transfer (sale, merger, asset transfer). If a transfer occurs, we will notify users and require the acquirer to honor this Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

  • Contact form messages and emails: retained until request resolved + a reasonable period (e.g., 2 years) unless you request deletion.
  • Newsletter subscription: retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics/ logs: retained for aggregate reporting and troubleshooting (commonly 26 months with Google Analytics, but configurable).
    Retention periods may be adjusted for legal compliance.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data (encryption in transit, secure hosting, limited access). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Transfers

Our servers and third-party processors may be located outside your country. When personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure adequate protection (e.g., standard contractual clauses or other safeguards) where required by law.

11. Your Rights (where applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have rights including:

  • Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to exceptions).
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
  • Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests and to direct marketing.
  • Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent.
  • For California residents (CCPA): Right to know, right to delete, and right to opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

To exercise rights, contact: junaid@pkteam.com. We may verify identity to process requests. We will respond within timelines required by applicable law.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to request deletion.

13. Data Breach Notification

If a security breach affects your personal information, we will assess the risk and, where required by law, notify affected users and regulators within applicable timeframes.

14. Links to Other Sites

The Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review those sites’ privacy policies before providing personal information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective date.” Significant changes will be highlighted or communicated via email/newsletter if appropriate.

16. Complaints & Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may contact us first (junaid@pkteam.com). Depending on your jurisdiction you may also lodge a complaint with an applicable supervisory authority.

17. Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy:

Email: junaid@pkteam.com
Phone: +1 573 234 6119
Address: House # 3, Street 172, Sarwar Rd, Saddar, Rawalpindi

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