Last updated: 26 July, 2026
MandiNews.net (“MandiNews,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you visit mandinews.net (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us through a contact form, email, or comment on the Site, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or information you choose to include
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we (and third-party services we use) may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or source (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Google)
This information is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3).
c) Information from Third-Party Platforms
If you follow or interact with our Facebook pages (Sabzi Mandi Islamabad Updates, Mandi Updates Pakistan) or YouTube channel, that interaction is governed by Facebook’s and YouTube’s own privacy policies. We do not directly collect your personal data through these platforms beyond publicly visible engagement (likes, comments, follows).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Understand how visitors use the Site, to improve content and rate coverage
- Display relevant advertising (if applicable, via services like Google AdSense)
- Monitor for misuse, security issues, or violations of our Terms of Service
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Serve advertisements (e.g., via Google AdSense), which may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
4. Advertising
If the Site displays third-party advertisements (such as through Google AdSense), those advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, and manage your ad preferences, through Google’s own privacy and ads policies.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our own social media pages, news sources, or reference links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
- Advertising partners, as described in Section 4
- Authorities, if required by law or to protect our legal rights
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Opt out of certain data collection, such as cookies (via browser settings) or personalized advertising (via Google’s ad settings)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.
10. 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. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us: