1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Government of Sindh (“PDMA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you access our website (https://pdma.gos.pk) or use our mobile applications (collectively referred to as the “Services”) available via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

2. Information We Collect

1. 1. Personal Information
      We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• 1. • Use our mobile applications
     • This includes:
     • Full name
     • Email address
     • Phone number
     • Location data (if permission is granted and user has entered)
  2. Non-Personal Information
     We do not collect any information automatically based on user preferences or devices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• • • Provide, maintain, and improve disaster information
    • Provide district wise information to relevant authorities only
    • Respond to user inquiries and support tickets
    • Ensure public safety and emergency coordination
    • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• • • Consent
    • Public Interest
    • Legal Obligation
    • Legitimate Interests

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• • • Government agencies or authorities related to Disaster Management and Relief.

6. Use of Third-Party Services

Our services may be used by third-party providers such as:

• • • Maps API

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the right to:

• • • Only relevant Govt authorities may access your data
    • Only relevant Govt authorities may request correction or deletion

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use cookies to gather any information.

12. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in Pakistan only.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and will notify users of significant changes.

14. Contact Us

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)
Government of Sindh