Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Pakistan Entrepreneur Forum (PEF) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our website, apply for an internship, or contact us for inquiries. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, resume, cover letter, and any other details you provide when applying for internships or contacting us.
Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our site. This information helps us improve our website and tailor our services to better meet your needs.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect from you may be used in the following ways:

To Process Applications: We use the information you provide to evaluate your internship application, get in touch with you, and inform you about the status of your application.
To Improve Our Services: Your feedback and information help us improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website and services.
To Communicate with You: We may contact you via email, phone, or other methods for administrative purposes, such as confirming application submissions, providing information about our programs, or responding to your inquiries.
To Send Marketing Communications: If you have expressed interest in our services or programs, we may send you information about upcoming opportunities, events, or updates related to PEF. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

3. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your personal data and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to personalize content, remember your preferences, and track your interactions with our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

5. Sharing Your Information

PEF does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in managing our website and providing services to you, such as hosting, email communication, and data analysis. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by PEF.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights, property, or safety of PEF, our users, or others.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations and the need to retain some information for business purposes.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the emails we send or by contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review. PEF is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

PEF’s services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 18, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

PEF reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.