Effective Date: 18 April 2025
Welcome to the official website of Gwadar Press Club. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Gwadar Press Club is one of the oldest and most respected journalism institutions in the region. We are committed to promoting press freedom, responsible journalism, and open public dialogue in Gwadar and beyond.
Website: www.gwadarpressclub.com
What Information We Collect
We collect two types of data:
Personal Information
Your name, email, and contact details — only when you submit a form, comment, or reach out to us directly.Non-Personal Information
Data like browser type, IP address, and pages visited — used to understand website traffic and improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Respond to your messages or support requests
Share news and updates (if you subscribe)
Improve website performance and user experience
Help protect our website against misuse or unauthorized access
Comments and User Content
If you leave a comment, we collect the data you enter, your IP address, and browser information to help prevent spam. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string from your email may be shared with them to display your profile picture. Their policy is available at: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location information from posted images.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to:
Enhance performance and user experience
Save your preferences for future visits
Support login sessions and comment functionality
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Examples:
Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for one year.
Login Cookies: Last up to 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is checked).
Editor Cookies: Set when editing or publishing posts; expire after 1 day.
Embedded Content
Some articles may include content (e.g., videos or images) from other websites. These sites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interactions, just like if you visited them directly.
Data Retention
Comments: Stored indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
Registered Users (if any): Personal data in profiles is stored and editable by the user and site admins. Users can delete or update their info anytime (username excluded).
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to keep your data safe from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, so we encourage users to share sensitive information carefully.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other sites. We are not responsible for how these websites collect or use your information. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Your Rights
You can:
Request access to or deletion of your personal data
Unsubscribe from any email updates
Contact us if you have privacy concerns
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out:
Gwadar Press Club
gwadarpressclub2.0@gmail.com | 48JG+578, near the Post office, Gazarwan, Old City, Gwadar | +92 (864) 210533