Effective Date: October 2025
Shades of Karachi (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the mobile application and website https://karachifinds.com (collectively, the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app or website
1: Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- When you use our app or website, we automatically collect limited technical data to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience, including:
- Device type, model, and operating system version
- IP address and browser type
- App version, crash logs, and diagnostic data
- This information is not personally identifiable and is used only for technical, analytical, and security purposes.
b) Automatically Collected Information
- Our app allows downloading certain files (images, PDFs, or documents) from our website.
- On Android 10+ (API 29+), files are saved in app-specific storage.
- On older Android devices, files may be saved in the public Downloads folder.
- The app does not access other files on your device.
c) Cookies and WebView Data
- Our app uses WebView to display web content from
shadesofkarachi.com. - Cookies may be used to maintain your session and preferences.
- No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies unless you voluntarily submit it via forms.
d) Other Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties
The app may access basic device information (Android version, device model) to ensure proper functionality.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
2: How We Use Your Information
We use the information only to:
- Enable the Explore feature with live navigation.
- Allow file downloads and manage app functionality.
- Maintain your preferences and improve app experience.
- Notify users of important updates or errors.
3. Permissions We Request
The Shades of Karachi app may request the following permissions:
- Location (Approximate or Precise): Used only to show nearby listings, cafes, or events relevant to your location.
- Storage / Media Access: Required only if you download or upload images; on Android 10+ the app uses scoped storage.
- Internet Access: Required to load web content and map data from our website.
You can revoke permissions at any time via your device settings. The app will continue functioning, but some features may be limited.
4. Data Security
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data.
- Downloaded files are stored in app-specific storage where possible, minimizing risk of unauthorized access.
5. Children’s Privacy
- Our app is not intended for children under 13.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
- The effective date at the top will indicate the latest update.
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.
7. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://karachifinds.com