The Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society ("PALS," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy is intended to provide a clear description of our privacy practices and the choices available to users of PALS digital services.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information handled through PALS-operated websites, mobile applications, forms, communications, and other digital services that link to or reference this policy. It does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services that PALS does not control.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on the features you use, we may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide: such as your name, email address, phone number, membership-related information, messages, support requests, or other information submitted through forms.
- Account information: if an account or member login is offered, we may process information necessary to create, authenticate, and manage that account.
- Device and technical information: such as device type, operating system, application version, IP address, diagnostic information, and basic usage information used for security, reliability, and service improvement.
- Notification information: if you enable push notifications, the application may use a device notification token to deliver notices and service-related updates.
- Content you choose to submit: such as photographs, documents, comments, or other content when a feature specifically allows you to upload or send that content.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information we collect to:
- provide, operate, maintain, and improve PALS services;
- manage member or user accounts and authenticate access;
- respond to questions, requests, and support inquiries;
- send service notices, organizational updates, and notifications you have chosen to receive;
- protect users, our services, and the organization from fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, or security threats;
- comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our policies; and
- understand service performance and improve usability through aggregated or de-identified information where appropriate.
4. How Information May Be Shared
We may share information with service providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, application infrastructure, communications, analytics, or technical support. Such providers should receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services and are expected to handle it appropriately.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or a lawful governmental request; when necessary to protect rights, safety, and security; or in connection with an organizational restructuring or transfer where permitted by law.
We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for functionality, security, preferences, and basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
Mobile applications generally use application and device technologies rather than browser cookies. Any third-party service integrated into the app may process limited technical information according to its own privacy terms.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to provide requested services, maintain appropriate organizational records, resolve disputes, protect our services, and meet legal or regulatory requirements. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
7. Data Security
PALS uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no website, mobile application, network, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
PALS digital services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our services. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
9. Your Privacy Choices and Requests
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with you. You may also opt out of non-essential communications by using the unsubscribe method provided in a message or by contacting PALS.
If the mobile application provides an account, users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information through the available in-app method or by contacting PALS through the official contact channel listed below. Certain records may be retained where required or permitted by law.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
PALS services may contain links to websites, social media services, or other resources operated by third parties. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. PALS is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of services we do not control.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the services after an updated policy becomes effective means the updated policy will apply to subsequent use.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is intended to be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of the United States and the laws applicable to PALS operations. Nothing in this policy limits any rights that cannot lawfully be limited under applicable privacy law.