Privacy Policy

At Al Barkat Dry Fruit we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://albarkatdryfruit.pk/ and purchase our dried fruit products.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you browse our store.

Information You Provide Voluntarily:

Contact Details: Your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number when you place an order or create an account.
Payment Information: Payment details (credit card numbers, billing zip code) are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We do not store your full financial data on our servers.
Communication History: Any information you provide when contacting our customer support team or signing up for our newsletter.

Information Collected Automatically:

Device and Browsing Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to keep track of items in your shopping cart, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to fulfill your orders and give you the best possible shopping experience. Specifically, we use it to:

Process and ship your dried fruit orders.
Send you order confirmations, tracking details, and customer service updates.
Prevent fraudulent transactions and secure our website.
Send you promotional emails and special offers about our products (you can opt-out at any time).
Analyze website performance to improve our product selection and site layout.

3. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted partners who help us run our business:

Fulfillment & Shipping: We share your name and address with courier services (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) to deliver your packages.
Payment Gateways: Your payment info is securely passed to processors like EasyPaisa, Jazzcash & Debit Cards to finalize your purchase.
Marketing Partners: If you opt-in, we may use email marketing platforms to send you newsletters and discount codes.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect your data during transit. While we do our absolute best to protect your information, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live (such as the EU under GDPR or California under the CCPA), you may have specific rights regarding your data:

Access & Correction: You can log into your account at any time to view or update your personal details.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations (like keeping transaction records for tax purposes).

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites (such as our social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."