Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026 | Effective for all Article.pk users

Overview

Article.pk is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform.

This privacy policy applies to all users of Article.pk website, mobile applications, and related services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Key Point: We never sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is used solely to provide and improve our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account and use our services, you provide us with:

  • Account details: Name, email, username, password, profile picture, bio
  • Content: Articles, comments, and other content you publish
  • Communications: Messages to our support team or other users

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

  • Activity data: Pages viewed, articles read, search queries, interactions
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, browser, IP address
  • Usage patterns: Time spent on platform, feature usage, preferences

Payment Security: We do not store your payment credentials. All payment processing is handled by third-party providers (JazzCash, Easypaisa, banks) under their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your earnings and withdrawals
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and security threats
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information in these circumstances:

  • Service providers: With trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

Public information (published articles, profile info) is visible to other users as part of the platform functionality.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how our platform is used
  • Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View and download your personal data
  • Edit: Update your profile and account information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Notifications: Manage email and push notification preferences
  • Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact our support team.

Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Your profile and personal data will be removed
  • Published content may remain for legal and record-keeping purposes
  • Some data may be retained for 60 days for security and fraud prevention

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at: