Privacy Policy
This is the primary privacy policy for www.geeksquests.com, Geeks Quests, and certain services offered through the website by Geeks Quests (Pvt) Limited.
At www.geeksquests.com, we gather various types of information about our users for four main purposes:
- To provide personalized services unique to individual users.
- To help us monitor and enhance the services we provide.
- To sell advertising space on the site, supporting the site’s free services.
- With user consent, to market services to individual users.
Please read this policy when you register or subscribe to our services. Geeks Quests recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy of every user visiting our website. We value your privacy and trust. We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.
This Privacy Policy is applicable when you use/visit our website, mobile or tablet application, or any other online service (collectively, the “Services”) linked or referred to it. It does not apply to information collected by Geeks Quests or its group companies through other means.
By visiting and/or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We strongly recommend that you read this Privacy Policy to understand our approach towards the use of your personal data.
Geeks Quests is the Media Corporation of Geeks Quests Pvt Limited. It is licensed to operate and manage the Geeks Quests website and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Company manages www.geeksquests.com and its related domains.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement as required.
Information We Collect: We collect information directly from users, third parties, and automatically through our websites/mobile applications.
Registration for the Services may require the supply of personal information such as name, age, sex, contact number, email address, and demographic information (area, location, IP address, etc.) to register. Users can sign up on any of our sites, and we extend the same login credentials to sign in to any of the other sites (Single Sign-on feature). Registration or account linking may occur through third-party accounts such as Facebook, Google, etc.
We collect limited information about your computer’s Internet connection, including your IP address, when you visit our site. Your IP address does not identify you personally. We also collect and may store information provided by your computer or mobile device in connection with your use of our website/apps. This includes your browser type, device type, browser language, IP address, mobile carrier, unique device identifier, location, and requested and referring URLs. Information is collected when you view content on our website/app/services, even without creating an account. Advertisers/third-party companies may also use this information to personalize content and ads.
How We Collect Information: We collect information directly when you register with us, browse our sites/apps, open/respond to emails, post comments, or raise queries/questions.
Information is collected when you register by linking your social media or third-party accounts, authorizing them to share information with us.
Third-party tools, browser cookies, and web beacons are used to collect information for user experience improvement.
Cookies Policy, Pixels, and Tracking: Cookies are small text files downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They contain information that, when recognized, allows your device to communicate with our website.
Cookies help you efficiently browse our websites, saving time by not having to re-enter details/preferences. They enable us to provide information and show relevant content. Cookies also analyze how customers interact with our websites to improve the customer journey.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies in your browser settings. While most browsers automatically accept cookies, you can modify settings to reject them, affecting access to links, services, or features. Information collected by cookies and web beacons is not personally identifiable.
Google Analytics: This service tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use the collected data to personalize ads in its advertising network. You can opt-out of making your activity available to Google Analytics.
Links to Other Sites: Our Services may contain links to third-party sites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. Review the Privacy Policy of every site visited.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
How We Use the Information:
- To provide and manage requested services.
- To contact you periodically with offers and information about the Services.
- To customize advertising, delivering targeted ads, promotions, and offers.
- To understand readers and users, conducting research on demographics, interests, and behavior.
- To protect the rights of the Services and others, enforcing legal rights and complying with applicable law.
How We Share Your Information:
- Logging In Through Social Media Services: If you log in with a social media service or connect a social media account, we may share information with that service. This is governed by the social media service’s privacy policy.
- Business Partners: Information may be shared with business partners to provide requested services.
- Service Providers: Information may be shared with vendors offering contractual services, such as hosting vendors, advertising service providers, and list managers.
- Other Parties When Required by Law or to Protect Users and Services: Information may be shared to protect legal rights, privacy, safety, or property or to comply with applicable law.
- Affiliates: Information may be shared within our family of affiliated companies and business associates.
- Third Parties Providing Content, Advertising, or Functionality: When using our Services, third parties may collect or receive information about you and/or your use of the Services for content, advertising, or functionality.
- Other Parties in Connection With a Corporate Transaction: Information may be transferred if we sell or transfer our business or assets.
Transfer of Personal Data: Your information may be transferred and maintained on computers outside your jurisdiction. We maintain servers globally, processing data in Pakistan, the US, and Singapore. Your consent and submission of information represent agreement to this transfer. We will ensure data security and adherence to this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Personal Data: Our products or services are not directly aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data about children under 13. Some services may have a higher age restriction, as indicated at registration.
How Long We Keep Your Personal Data: We retain information as long as necessary for service provision, contractual obligations, legal compliance, and legitimate business purposes. Personal data is deleted or made anonymous when no longer needed.
Access to Personal Information: Access or modify personal information through the website. We will not modify information provided by you. Upon request, we will close accounts and remove personal information, retaining necessary data for legal compliance, security, and other purposes.
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data:
- Access: Request copies or correction of personal data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent provided for using personal data.
- Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of personal data.
- Deletion or Restriction: Request deletion or restricted use of personal data.
- Objection: Object to processing personal data for certain purposes.
Changes to Privacy Policy: If we change the Privacy Policy, changes will be posted on the website. Significant changes may be emailed to registered users. Permission or opt-out opportunities will be provided if required by law.
Deleting Your Information: Submit requests to access or delete information by sending an email to info@geeksquests.com. Responses will comply with applicable law and proper verification.