1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PakPedia uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the performance, usability, and accessibility of our website.
PakPedia is a public-interest, educational platform and does not use cookies for advertising or marketing.
Our cookie use aligns with transparency, data protection, and civic information ethics.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help remember preferences and improve your browsing experience.
PakPedia uses cookies only for essential and analytical purposes — not for personal profiling or commercial advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
|
Cookie Type |
Description |
Example Usage |
|
Essential Cookies |
Required for basic website functionality. These enable navigation, secure access, and form submissions. |
Session management, saving consent preferences. |
|
Functional Cookies |
Help remember your settings, such as preferred language or font size, so you do not have to reset them each time you visit. |
Remembering Urdu or English version preference. |
|
Analytical Cookies |
Collect anonymous information to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Data is aggregated and used for educational improvement only. |
Tracking popular district pages or frequently viewed articles. |
|
Performance Cookies |
Monitor page load times and technical performance to improve platform stability. |
Measuring page response time. |
4. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies
PakPedia does not use advertising, retargeting, or third-party tracking cookies.
We do not sell, trade, or share cookie-related information with advertisers or external analytics vendors.
All analytical cookies are internal and anonymized.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings.
Here’s how cookie control works:
- Allow All Cookies: Best experience with saved preferences and analytics.
- Disable Functional Cookies: The website will work, but language or settings may reset each visit.
- Disable All Cookies: You can still access all educational content, but some features may not remember your preferences.
Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions on clearing or blocking cookies.
You may opt-out of a third-party's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
6. Duration of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for a defined period (usually up to one year) to remember your settings or consent.
PakPedia limits cookie duration to the minimum necessary to enhance usability.
7. Third-Party Content
PakPedia may embed educational resources (maps, civic datasets, or documents) from trusted partners.
These partners may use their own minimal technical cookies for performance but cannot collect personal information through PakPedia.
If you interact with embedded content (e.g., Google Maps, ArcGIS, or government portals), their own cookie policies may apply.
8. Consent
When you visit PakPedia for the first time, you are informed about our cookie usage and can choose to accept or adjust settings.
Your continued use of PakPedia after setting preferences is considered consent to the selected cookie categories.
9. Data Privacy Relationship
This Cookie Policy is part of PakPedia’s overall Privacy Policy.
For details on how data collected through cookies may be processed, please review our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
PakPedia may update this policy to reflect improvements or changes in legal or technical standards.
Updates will be published here with an updated effective date.
You are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints related to cookie usage or preferences, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Cookie Policy Inquiry – PakPedia”