Privacy Policy

At SchemesAlert.pk, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit https://schemesalert.pk/, our independent guide to BISP 8171 and other Pakistan government welfare schemes. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two broad types of information on SchemesAlert.pk: information you choose to share with us directly, and information collected automatically when you browse our site.

Personal Information

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example through our contact form. This may include:

• Name
• Email address

We do not collect, request, or store your CNIC number, mobile number, bank account details, or any BISP payment information. SchemesAlert.pk is an independent informational guide and has no access to, and no connection with, NADRA, BISP, or any official government database.

Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, or tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website or search engine that directed you to us

This information is used in aggregate, anonymized form to help us understand how visitors use SchemesAlert.pk and to improve our content and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above only for the following purposes:

• To maintain, operate, and improve SchemesAlert.pk and its content
• To respond to your queries, feedback, or messages
• To analyze website traffic and understand which guides are most useful to our readers
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of our website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party, under any circumstances.

Cookies Policy

SchemesAlert.pk uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to operate the site and improve your browsing experience. We group our cookies into three categories:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for our website’s core functionality, such as security and basic navigation. They cannot be switched off.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use SchemesAlert.pk. These cookies collect anonymized data, such as which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and which device or browser is used.

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to show ads that are more relevant to you and to measure how those ads perform.

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings; doing so may affect how some parts of this website function. For full details on the cookies we use, please read our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services on SchemesAlert.pk:

• Google Analytics – used to measure and analyze website traffic. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense – used to display advertisements on our site. See Google’s Advertising Policy.

These third-party services may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. SchemesAlert.pk does not control how these companies use your data and is not responsible for their practices.

Google AdSense & Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to show ads based on your visits to SchemesAlert.pk and other websites, and to measure how well those ads perform.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com/. You can also opt out of personalized advertising from other participating companies through the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

• Messages sent through our contact form or by email are kept for up to 12 months, unless a longer period is needed to resolve an ongoing query.
• Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained according to our Google Analytics account settings.
• Advertising data collected via Google AdSense is retained according to Google’s own retention and privacy policies.

If you would like us to delete personal information you have shared with us, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

Data Protection

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including serving SchemesAlert.pk entirely over HTTPS and limiting access to any information submitted through our contact form. We aim to handle personal data responsibly and in a manner consistent with the data protection principles of Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you send to us.

Read our DMCA Policy here.

International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense, are operated by Google LLC and may process data on servers located outside Pakistan, including in the United States and other countries. By using SchemesAlert.pk, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than Pakistan.

Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to external websites, including official government portals such as 8171.bisp.gov.pk and bisp.gov.pk. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any external website. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website before submitting personal information.

Children’s Privacy

SchemesAlert.pk is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can remove it from our records.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you are located, you have the following rights over any personal information you share with us:

• Right to Access – ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction – ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Deletion – ask us to delete personal information you have provided to us.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw any consent you have previously given us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We aim to respond to all such requests within 7 business days.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy, our Terms & Conditions, and our Disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SchemesAlert.pk collect my CNIC number?

No. SchemesAlert.pk does not collect, store, or process your CNIC number. We are an informational guide only — all BISP eligibility checks and registrations must be completed through the official 8171 Web Portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk or at a BISP Tehsil Office.

Is SchemesAlert.pk an official government website?

No. SchemesAlert.pk is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Government of Pakistan, BISP, or any official agency.

Does SchemesAlert.pk share my data with BISP or any government department?

No. We have no connection to BISP’s database or any government system, and we do not share any user data with government authorities.

Does SchemesAlert.pk sell my personal data?

No. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

How can I request deletion of my data?

You can email us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to deletion requests within 7 business days.

Does SchemesAlert.pk use cookies?

Yes. We use necessary, analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense) cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, and you can read our Cookies Policy for full details.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal data we hold about you, you can contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://schemesalert.pk/
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.

For more on how we operate SchemesAlert.pk, please also read our Cookies Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Disclaimer.