Welcome to STI.org.pk, a digital platform dedicated to delivering authentic and updated information about education, scholarships, government initiatives, and skill-development programs across Pakistan. Your privacy is extremely important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding the personal data that you share while visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy outlines in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, as well as the rights you have as a user of STI.org.pk. Whether you are a student browsing scholarship updates, a job seeker looking for new opportunities, or a reader staying informed about the latest skill initiatives, we want you to feel secure while interacting with our platform.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our site.
🔍 What Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide the best possible user experience.
1. Personal Information
When you engage with our site through forms, subscriptions, or direct communication, we may collect:
- Full Name (for newsletter or contact forms)
- Email Address (for responding to queries or updates)
- Phone Number (optional, for direct support or verification)
- Comments or Messages you submit
This information is used only for communication, feedback, and user-support purposes.
2. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected through analytics or server logs:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- IP address and general location (city/country)
- Pages visited and duration on site
- Referral URLs and click patterns
These metrics help us understand which topics interest our audience and allow us to improve performance and usability.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and Google Analytics to personalize your experience. Cookies store small data files in your browser to remember preferences such as login status, font size, or recently viewed pages.
For advertising, we rely on Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your previous visits to our or other websites.
🧭 How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for lawful, transparent, and legitimate purposes.
- To Improve User Experience: Analyze how visitors interact with our website and content to enhance navigation, design, and readability.
- To Communicate Updates: Send notifications or newsletters if you have voluntarily subscribed. You may unsubscribe anytime.
- To Display Advertisements: Deliver relevant ads through Google AdSense or third-party vendors to support free access to our content.
- To Prevent Misuse: Detect and block fraudulent traffic, spam comments, or security threats.
- To Comply with Law: Cooperate with law-enforcement requests where legally required.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third party for profit.
🍪 Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to make future visits faster and more personalized.
Why We Use Cookies
- Remember your preferences and login details
- Track site traffic for performance improvement
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Conduct analytics to understand user trends
You can disable cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.). However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are turned off.
Google AdSense Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to STI.org.pk or other sites. Google’s DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing behavior. You may opt out of personalized ads by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com/
🔗 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external platforms such as:
- Government portals (e.g., scholarship or education boards)
- Partner institutions or universities
- Verified social media pages
While we aim to link only to trustworthy sources, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Once you leave sti.org.pk, their policies will apply.
🔒 Data Protection & Security
We take comprehensive security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or alteration of your personal information.
- SSL (HTTPS) encryption ensures safe data transfer.
- Regular malware scans and software updates protect site integrity.
- Access to databases is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Backups are maintained to ensure data continuity.
However, please note that no online platform is 100% secure. While we strive for the highest security standards, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against every possible cyber threat.
🧾 Advertisement and Analytics Partners
We use third-party advertising companies like Google AdSense, which may collect information (excluding name, email, or contact details) about your visits to serve relevant ads.
Third-party vendors may use technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons for measuring ad effectiveness.
Our advertising partners include (but are not limited to):
- Google AdSense
- YouTube Ads
- Affiliate Networks
For more details, visit the Google Privacy & Terms page:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
🧠 Data Retention Policy
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. For example:
- Contact-form submissions are kept until the query is resolved.
- Newsletter subscriber details are retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for statistical analysis.
Once no longer required, your information is securely deleted or anonymized.
🔁 Data Sharing with Third Parties
We may share limited, non-personal data with analytics and advertising partners for statistical or ad-serving purposes.
We do not sell personal data. Data sharing occurs only when:
- Required by law or court order.
- Necessary to protect against security threats.
- You have provided explicit consent.
📱 Your Rights as a User
Under global data-protection standards (GDPR, PDPA etc.), you have:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erase: Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
- Right to Opt Out: Disable cookies or withdraw consent for personalized ads.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at official@sti.org.pk.
🧭 Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided us data, please contact us immediately for removal.
📩 Email Communication & Newsletters
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your name and email voluntarily. We use this data solely to send updates or alerts related to scholarships, education, and skill development programs.
You can unsubscribe anytime using the link provided in every email.
⚙️ Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, AdSense guidelines, or our internal processes.
The updated version will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage users to review this page regularly.
🤝 Your Consent
By continuing to use STI.org.pk, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to all terms outlined above.
If you do not consent to any part of this policy, please discontinue using the website immediately.
📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data usage practices, reach out to us at:
- Email: official@sti.org.pk
- Website: https://sti.org.pk
- Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
🔑 Final Note
At STI.org.pk, we are committed to transparency, security, and trust. This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with Google AdSense, GDPR, and Pakistan’s PECA Act requirements — giving you and our users full confidence that all personal information is handled with care and respect.