Effective Date:14-04-2025

At Blue Topaz Builders, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Comments and Forms

When visitors leave comments or fill out any contact or inquiry forms on our website, we collect the data shown in the form, along with:

• IP address
• Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy

b. Media Uploads

If you upload images or documents (e.g. location snapshots, identification documents, property photos), please ensure location data (EXIF GPS) is removed, as visitors may be able to extract such data from uploaded content.

c. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Store your preferences
• Improve user experience
• Facilitate secure login sessions

You may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies when submitting forms or comments. Login-related cookies last for up to two weeks (if “Remember Me” is selected), and display preference cookies may last up to one year.

d. Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., maps, videos, legal articles, property walkthroughs). These third-party elements behave as if you visited those external sites and may:

• Collect data
• Use cookies
• Monitor your interaction (especially if you are logged in to their platform)

e. User Accounts and Registrations

If you create an account with us (e.g., for affiliate tracking, member area access, or client portals), we collect:

• Full name
• Contact number and WhatsApp
• Address and GPS location
• ID verification (e.g. CNIC images, expiry date)
• User activity (e.g. support, property preferences, saved listings)

2. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data to:

• Facilitate secure communication and service delivery
• Verify user identity and property authenticity
• Track affiliate marketing activity and commissions
• Provide customer support and real estate consultancy
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. due diligence on clients)
• Analyze and improve our digital services

3. Data Retention

• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to support auto-approval of future comments.
• User registration details and profile data are stored as long as your account is active.
• Uploaded documents (such as CNIC, agreements) are retained for legal and verification purposes unless deletion is requested and permitted.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
• Withdraw consent for marketing or contact at any time

Please send any such requests to: [insert your contact email here]

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. However, your data may be:

• Verified through spam detection services
• Shared with legal authorities if required by law
• Shared with trusted partners for service provision (e.g., construction vendors, legal consultants), under strict confidentiality agreements

6. Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel only.

7. Third-party Services

Our website and services may link to third-party platforms (e.g., Google Maps, payment gateways, WhatsApp integration). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:
📧 info@bluetopazbuilders.com