Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 14, 2025
Essentials Mart Karachi – https://essentials-mart.com
Contact: essential.mart12@gmail.com
At Essentials Mart Karachi, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit or make a purchase from our eCommerce store based in Pakistan, in accordance with applicable debit/credit card data protection regulations.
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Name, email address, phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment details (e.g., credit/debit card number, cardholder name, expiry date – encrypted and tokenized via secure gateways)
Order history
Device and browser information (via cookies or analytics tools)
We use the collected information to:
Process and fulfill your orders
Communicate with you regarding your orders or inquiries
Improve our website and customer experience
Send promotional offers, if you have opted in
Prevent fraud and ensure website security
All credit/debit card transactions on our website are processed through secure, PCI DSS-compliant payment gateways. We do not store your full card details on our servers. Sensitive information like card numbers and CVV codes are encrypted, tokenized, and handled only by certified third-party payment processors.
Your payment data is protected using:
Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption
Tokenization techniques
Fraud prevention tools provided by our payment gateway
In case of suspicious activity, we reserve the right to verify your transaction or request additional documentation to ensure compliance with local financial laws.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
Payment processors for secure transaction handling
Delivery services to fulfill your order
IT service providers for website functionality
Government authorities if legally required
Our website uses cookies and similar tools to:
Understand website traffic and user behavior
Remember your preferences and improve your experience You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some site functionalities.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, PCI DSS-aligned practices, and access controls.
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request corrections to inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and business obligations)
Opt out of promotional emails
To make any such request, please contact us at essential.mart12@gmail.com.
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our site implies acceptance of any changes.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please email us at essential.mart12@gmail.com.