Privacy Policy for Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)
Effective Date: April 20, 2026
At the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information across our official website and our mobile application.
Section 1: Website Usage (Analytics & Advertising)
Our website (www.app.com.pk) uses third-party services to improve user experience and support our digital operations.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This involves the collection of non-identifiable data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and pages visited. This data helps us optimize our news delivery.
Google Ads: Our website may display advertisements served by Google. Google uses cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
Cookies: Our website uses cookies to store information about visitor preferences and to record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits.
Section 2: Mobile Application (Privacy-First Experience)
The official APP News Application is designed to provide a secure and private reading experience.
No Third-Party Advertising: The APP mobile application does not display any third-party advertisements.
No Analytics Tracking: We do not use Google Analytics or any other third-party tracking software within the mobile application.
Data Collection: The application does not collect, store, or share any personal user data, such as your location, contact list, or unique device identifiers, for marketing or tracking purposes.
Permissions: Any permissions requested by the app (such as notifications for breaking news) are strictly for functional purposes and are only activated with your explicit consent.
General Provisions
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of any information under our control.
Third-Party Links
Our news articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Contact Information (Required for News Apps)
In compliance with Google Play’s News Policy, users can contact us regarding privacy concerns or to report issues at:
Organization: Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC)
Address: Associated Press of Pakistan 18 Mauve Area Street 28, G-7/1 Islamabad 44000,
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.app.com.pk