🔐 ASK Nova Co Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [25 Aug 2025] Jurisdiction: Pakistan & International

1. Purpose and Scope

· This Privacy Policy explains how ASK Nova Co collects, uses, shares, retains, and protects your personal information. It also outlines your rights and how you can exercise them.

· This policy applies to all digital platforms, services, and communications operated by ASK Nova Co. It governs interactions with our website, forms, content, and any third-party tools we integrate to deliver our services.

2. Our Commitment to Transparency

· We want you to understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. We aim to present this policy in clear, accessible language so you can make informed decisions about your privacy.

· We also provide guidance on how you can manage your personal data and control your experience with ASK Nova Co.

3. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with our services. It may include:

• Personal details you provide voluntarily (e.g., name, email, phone number, organization)

• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns

• Technical data like IP address, browser type, and device information

• Institutional content shared for collaboration (e.g., ethos statements, branding materials)

• Communication records including emails and messages

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver and improve our services

• Personalize your experience

• Communicate updates, opportunities, and insights

• Ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy in collaborative work

• Maintain platform security and integrity

• Fulfill legal and contractual obligations

Where possible, we anonymize or aggregate data to reduce reliance on personally identifiable information.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it only:

• With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality

• With legal authorities when required by law

• With your explicit consent for collaborative purposes

If data is transferred internationally, we ensure it is protected under applicable laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and Pakistan’s PECA.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections or deletions

• Withdraw consent

• Object to certain types of processing

• Lodge complaints with relevant authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@asknovaco.org

8. Managing Your Privacy

We believe in empowering you to control your data. You can manage your preferences by:

• Adjusting browser settings to control cookies

• Contacting us directly for data access or deletion

• Reviewing third-party integrations and their privacy policies

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external platforms. ASK Nova Co is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies independently.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Email: privacy@asknovaco.org

Address: ASK Nova Co, Karachi, Pakistan