Privacy Policy

IHT Daily collects only the minimum data required to operate effectively and never sells or shares personal information. Data is used strictly for improving user experience and communication.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Contact Form Data: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), subject, and message. This information is stored in our database and used solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and preferred language. This information is stored locally and may be synced with Mailchimp for sending newsletters.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for basic site functionality and performance. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
• Analytics Data: We collect anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics, including pages viewed, time spent on site, browser type, and general location (country/city level).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Responding to your contact form submissions and inquiries
• Sending you our daily newsletter (only if you subscribe)
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Understanding visitor behavior through analytics
• Ensuring website security and preventing abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely in our database with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Admin Passwords: All admin and editor account passwords are stored using bcrypt hashing (never in plain text)
• Database Security: Our SQLite database is protected and not publicly accessible
• HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and visitor insights. Google Analytics may collect cookies and usage data. You can opt-out using browser extensions or privacy settings.
• Mailchimp (Future): For newsletter distribution. Mailchimp's privacy policy applies to email communications.

We do not currently use advertising networks or sell data to third parties.

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (theme preference, language selection)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies for admin authentication

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6. GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

Cookie consent notices are provided for EU visitors in compliance with GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained until resolved, then archived or deleted upon request
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policy (typically 26 months)

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Opt-out of analytics tracking using browser settings
• File a complaint with data protection authorities

9. Children's Privacy

IHT Daily does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Email: contact@ihtdaily.com
• Phone: 0300 4114032
• Address: IHT Daily, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan