Summary of Privacy Policy
We take your right to privacy very seriously and so before you download the Sharing Out app, please take a few moments to read how we collect and use your data. You can also read our full Privacy Policy below.
Sharing Out is known as the ‘Controller’ of the personal data provided to us.
Why we need your data We need to collect this information about you when you sign up and each time you use the app so that you can get the most out of Sharing Out.
You have consented to provide this information to us but can withdraw your consent at any time by getting in touch with us (info@rywo.org).
What we do with your data We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to carry out these functions. If you notify us that you no longer wish to be listed on the database we will delete your information as soon as possible.
All the personal data we process is located on servers within the Pakistan.
What are your rights?
You have a right to see the information we hold on you and/or require your data to be deleted by making a request in writing to the email address below. If at any point you believe the information we process on you is incorrect you can request to have it corrected. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact us and we will investigate the matter.
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data not in accordance with the law you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
If you agree to the above, download the app. If you do not agree or would like some further information then please contact us at info@sharingout.org .
1. Introduction
1.1 Sharing Out Private Limited (“Company” or “We“) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes:
1.2 This policy applies only to information we collect in the App, via e-mail, text and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the App This policy DOES NOT apply to information that:
1.3 Please note, we may have a separate privacy policy for our other websites and apps and third parties may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read before providing information on or through them.
1.4 Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. A SUMMARY OF THIS POLICY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. If you do not agree with our policies and
practices, do not download, register with or use this App. By downloading, registering with or using this App and, where applicable, ticking our consent boxes, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from
time to time (see “CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY”). Unless such changes mean changes to your preferences, your continued use of this App after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check
the policy periodically for updates.
1.5 Users under the Age of 18: The App is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected or received
personal information from anyone under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a user under 18, please contact us at: info@sharingout.org.
2. Identity of Data Controller
2.1 A data controller is a person or organisation who makes decisions about how your personal data is collected, used and handled.
2.2 The Company is the data controller and may be contacted at:
3. What personal data is collected
3.1 We collect information from and about users of our App:
3.2 We do not collect special categories of personal data such as information relating to or about the below or information about criminal records.
3.3 Information that you provide to us (“personal information”) when you download, register with or use this App may include:
3.4 In addition we may collect other information that is about you but individually does not identify you, such as age or gender.
3.5 This information may also include:
3.6 Third-party Information Collection
3.6.1 When you use the App or its content, certain third parties may use automatic information collection technologies to collect information about you or your device. These
third parties may include:
3.6.2 These third parties may use tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use the App. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or they may collect information, including personal information,
about your online activities over time and across different websites, apps and other online services or websites. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioural) advertising or other targeted
content.
3.6.3 We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you
should contact the responsible provider directly.
3.6.4 For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many providers, see “CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION”.
4. How personal data is collected.
4.1 Automatic Information Collection and Tracking.
4.1.1 When you download, access and use the App, it may use technology to automatically collect:
4.2 If you do not want us to collect this information, please do not create an account with us.
4.3 We may also use these technologies to collect information about your activities over time and across third-party
websites, apps or other online services (behavioural tracking).
4.4 Information Collection and Tracking Technologies.
4.4.1 The technologies we use for automatic information collection may include:
4.5 Third Party Software/Services
4.5.1 At this point we don’t use any third party software/ services.
5. How we use personal data and lawful bases for processing
5.1 Lawful Bases for Processing under the Pakistan’s Law
What are the lawful bases for processing personal data? The
lawful bases for processing are set out under Pakistan’s Law.
At least one of these must apply whenever we process personal
data. We mainly use consent, contract, legal obligations and
legitimate interests as the bases to process your personal
data in accordance with this privacy policy.
5.1 We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information, to:
6.2 The usage information we collect helps us to improve our App and to deliver a better and more personalised experience by enabling us to:
6.3 We use location data for the following reasons:
6.4 We may also use your information to contact you about news, offers, notifications, surveys, information, goods and services that we think may be of interest to you (such processing is done with your consent and is necessary for our legitimate interests
(to develop our products/services and grow our business)). We give you the option to consent to such emails when you sign up for the App. If you do not want us to use your information in this way, please do not consent.
You may adjust your user preferences in your account profile. For more information, see section 8.0 below.
6.5 We have implemented reasonable measures designed to secure your
personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorised access, use, alteration and disclosure.
6.6 The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you (or where you
have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our App, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. We urge you to be careful about giving out
information in public areas of the App like message boards. The information you share in public areas may be viewed by any user of the App.
6.7 Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet and
mobile platforms is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted through our App. Any transmission of
personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures we provide.
6.8 If you suspect that there has been a breach of the security of your
data you should contact us at: info@sharingout.org and include details of:
6.9 On notification of such a breach we will investigate the matter and, where appropriate and required by law, notify the relevant Data Protection Regulator.
7. How personal data is shared and with whom.
7.1 You may provide information to be published or displayed (
“Posted“) on public areas of the App (collectively, “User Contributions“). Your User Contributions are Posted and transmitted to others at your own risk. We cannot control the actions
of third parties with whom you may choose to share your User Contributions. Therefore, we cannot and do not guarantee that your User Contributions will not be viewed by unauthorised persons.
7.2 We may disclose
aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual or device, without restriction.
7.3 In addition, we may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide:
8. What choices you have with respect to how personal data is used.
8.1 We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. This section describes mechanisms we provide for you to control certain uses and disclosures of your information. You may need to adjust the settings on your device to restrict the collection of information by the App but this may prevent you from accessing all of the features of the App.
8.2 We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way.
Your rights with respect to personal data.
9.1 You can review and change your personal information by logging into the App and visiting your account settings page.
9.2 You may also send us an e-mail at info@sharingout.org to request access to, correct or delete any personal information free of charge that you have provided to us. We cannot delete your personal information
except by also deleting your user account.
9.3 We will respond to a request to access, correct or delete any data within 30 days of the date we receive the request.
9.4 We may not accommodate a request
to change information if we believe the change would violate or breach any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect.
9.5 If, on your request, we refuse to amend, correct or delete your
personal information, we will set out our reasons for not doing so and provide you with details of how you may complain about our refusal.
9.6 If you delete your User Contributions from the App, copies of your
User Contributions may remain viewable in cached and archived pages, or might have been copied or stored by other App users. Proper access and use of information provided on the App, including User Contributions, is
governed by our Terms and Conditions.
10 How long personal data is kept.
10.1 We will only retain personal data for as long as is reasonably necessary.
10.2 Upon deletion of an account, all personal data will be removed as soon as possible, and always within 90 days of the deletion.
11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
11.1 We may update our privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will post the new privacy policy on this page with a notice that the privacy policy has been updated.
11.2 The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for periodically visiting this privacy policy to check for any changes.
12 Contact Information
12.1 All questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy should be addressed to the contact details as set out in the App and on www.sharingout.org or by e-mail to info@sharingout.org.