Welcome to Awamibook Center (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, mobile application, social media pages, or purchase products from us.
By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
About Us
- Business name
- Awamibook Center
- Registered address
- Main Tali Mori Chowk, Rawalpindi
- Phone
- 03155336286
- Website
- awamibookcenter.com
Scope of this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Our website
- Mobile applications
- Online orders
- Physical store purchases where customer information is collected
- Customer support communications
- Social media interactions
- Promotional campaigns
- Email newsletters
- WhatsApp Business communications
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information.
A. Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Shipping Address
- Billing Address
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
B. Account Information
If you create an account, we collect:
- Username
- Encrypted Password
- Order History
- Wishlist
- Saved Addresses
- Communication Preferences
C. Payment Information
Depending upon your payment method, we may collect:
- Transaction ID
- Payment Method
- Bank Transfer Details
- EasyPaisa Reference
- JazzCash Reference
- Credit/Debit Card Token (where applicable)
D. Order Information
- Books purchased
- Quantity
- Invoice Details
- Delivery Status
- Returns
- Refund Requests
- Coupons Used
E. Technical Information
When you visit our website we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Type
- Operating System
- Screen Resolution
- Referring Website
- Time Zone
- Language Preference
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on Website
- Clickstream Data
F. Cookies & Analytics
We may use tools that help us understand customer behavior and improve our services:
- Session Cookies
- Persistent Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Marketing Cookies
- Performance Cookies
How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
- Register an account
- Place an order
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Contact customer support
- Fill out forms
- Participate in promotions
- Leave reviews
- Join loyalty programs
- Contact us through WhatsApp
- Contact us through social media
Some information is automatically collected through cookies and website analytics.
Why We Collect Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process your orders
- Deliver books
- Verify payments
- Generate invoices
- Handle returns and refunds
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website
- Detect fraud
- Prevent unauthorized transactions
- Maintain account security
- Recommend books
- Send order confirmations
- Notify delivery updates
- Send promotional offers (with your consent where required)
- Conduct surveys
- Improve customer experience
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process your information because:
- It is necessary to fulfill your order.
- You have given consent.
- We have legitimate business interests.
- We must comply with legal obligations.
- We need to prevent fraud or misuse.
Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send:
- New arrivals
- Promotions
- Discount offers
- Book launches
- Reading recommendations
- Event invitations
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
Sharing Your Information
Delivery Partners
For shipping orders. Examples include:
- Pakistan Post
- Leopard Courier
- TCS
- M&P
- Trax
- BlueEx
Payment Providers
To process payments. Examples:
- EasyPaisa
- JazzCash
- Bank payment gateways
- Credit card processors
Technology Providers
Such as:
- Hosting providers
- Cloud services
- Email providers
- SMS gateways
- Analytics providers
Government Authorities
Where legally required.
Professional Advisors
Such as auditors, lawyers, and accountants.
International Data Transfers
Some of our technology providers may process data outside Pakistan. Whenever this occurs, we take reasonable measures to ensure your information remains protected.
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards including:
- SSL Encryption
- Secure Hosting
- Firewall Protection
- Malware Protection
- Password Encryption
- Access Controls
- Backup Systems
- Monitoring Systems
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
- Complete transactions
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Prevent fraud
- Maintain accounting records
Inactive customer accounts may be deleted after an appropriate period unless required by law.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your profile
- Delete your account (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw marketing consent
- Request a copy of your stored information
- Request correction of order information
To exercise these rights, contact us at awamibooks309@gmail.com.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 13 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your cart
- Save preferences
- Improve website performance
- Measure website traffic
- Personalize content
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Reviews and User Content
If you submit book reviews, comments, ratings, or testimonials, they may become publicly visible.
Please avoid including confidential or sensitive information in publicly posted content.
Fraud Prevention
We may use your information to:
- Verify identity
- Prevent fraudulent transactions
- Detect suspicious activities
- Investigate abuse
- Protect our customers and business
Business Transfers
If our business is merged, acquired, reorganized, or sold, customer information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Awamibook Center
- Address
- Main Tali Mori Chowk, Rawalpindi
- Phone
- 03155336286