Effective Date: May 07, 2025
Welcome to CheckBills (checkbills.com.pk). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices, including the use of cookies, in compliance with applicable laws and Google AdSense Program Policies.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you use our services, such as checking IESCO bills, you may provide a 14-digit reference number or contact details (e.g., email for bill delivery). We only collect what is necessary to provide the service.
Non-Personal Information: We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited) through cookies and similar technologies.
Usage Data: We track how you interact with our website, including clicks and time spent, to improve user experience and serve relevant ads.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Provide and improve our services, such as processing bill checks and responding to inquiries.
Personalize your experience by displaying relevant content and advertisements through Google AdSense.
Analyze website performance and user behavior to enhance functionality.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, deliver personalized ads, and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Types of cookies we use include:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your session.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, e.g., which pages are popular.
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show you relevant ads based on your interests.
You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Notice (below) or your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of personalized ads at Google’s Privacy Policy and Ad Settings.
We may also use analytics tools like Google Analytics to track usage. These third parties have their privacy policies governing data use.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
Service Providers: Third parties like Google AdSense for ad delivery or analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
Opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings or our Cookie Consent Notice.
Disable cookies through your browser, though this may impact functionality.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., checkbillscom.pk at gmail.com.
International Users
Our website is hosted in Pakistan. If you access it from regions like the EU, your data may be transferred to Pakistan, where privacy laws differ. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., checkbillscom.pk@gmail.com.