Privacy Policy

  1. Overview and Commitment
    HealthPakistan.org(hereinafter referred to as “the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a public information platform dedicated to raising awareness about various diseases and supporting early medication practices. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may share while using our Site. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.
  2. Information We Collect
    Because HealthPakistan.orgis a public informational website not offering medical services, diagnosis, or personalized treatment, we limit data collection to the minimum necessary for basic website functionality. We may collect:
  • Voluntarily Provided Information:If you contact us via email, feedback forms, or voluntary surveys, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you choose to send. You are not required to provide personal information to read or browse the Site.
  • Automatically Collected Information:When you visit the Site, standard web server logs may automatically collect certain non‑identifying technical data, including:
    • Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized where possible)
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Referring website URLs
    • Date and time of access
    • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
  1. No Collection of Sensitive Health Data
    We do notcollect, store, or process any sensitive personal data, including:
  • Medical history, diagnoses, test results, or treatment details
  • Information about your physical or mental health
  • Biometric or genetic data
  • Prescription or medication records

The Site is not a medical record‑keeping platform, and you should never share your personal medical information through any public form or unencrypted channel on this Site.

  1. How We Use Your Information
    Any information collected may be used solely for the following legitimate purposes:
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the performance and security of the Site
  • To understand general user behavior and aggregate traffic patterns (without identifying individuals)
  • To respond to your inquiries or feedback when you voluntarily contact us
  • To detect, prevent, or address technical or security issues
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated decision‑making, medical profiling, or any form of commercial medical advice.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    The Site may use essential cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, such as remembering language preferences or load balancing. These cookies do not track you across third‑party websites.
  • Essential Cookies:Required for basic site functions. No consent is needed for these.
  • Analytics Cookies:We may use a privacy‑friendly analytics tool (e.g., aggregated, anonymized statistics) to understand which disease information pages are most visited. IP addresses are truncated or anonymized.
  • Third‑Party Cookies:We do not allow third‑party advertising cookies, nor do we share your data with ad networks or data brokers.

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure
    HealthPakistan.orgdoes notsell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes.

We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent(e.g., if you request us to forward a message)
  • To comply with the law– if required by a valid legal process (court order, subpoena, or government request) under Pakistani law or applicable international law
  • To protect rights and safety– if necessary to investigate or prevent fraud, security incidents, or harm to users or the public
  • To service providers– only those performing technical functions on our behalf (e.g., web hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements prohibiting any independent use of your data
  1. Data Security
    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Given that we are a public information website not operated by a hospital or medical organization, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously strive to protect your data.
  2. Data Retention
  • Automatically collected technical datais retained for no longer than 12 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted.
  • Voluntary correspondence (emails, messages)is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by law, typically not exceeding 24 months.

You may request deletion of any personal information you have voluntarily provided by contacting us (see Section 12).

  1. Children’s Privacy
    The Site is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in Pakistan, which is 18 under the Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 principles). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information promptly.
  2. Third‑Party Links
    The Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., government health portals, peer‑reviewed articles). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third‑party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.
  3. Your Rights
    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
  • Right to Access– Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification– Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)– Request deletion of your data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing– Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Object– Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Data Portability– Receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond within 30 days as reasonably practicable.

  1. Contact Information
    For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the contact page.
  2. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technical operations. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.
  3. No Medical or Professional Relationship
    This Privacy Policy is separate from and in addition to the Site’s Disclaimer. Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates any doctor‑patient, hospital‑patient, or professional health advisory relationship between you and HealthPakistan.org, its operators, or its contributors.

Effective Date: June 15, 2026