Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to IDCardTracking.site ("the Site," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website at idcardtracking.site.

IDCardTracking.site is an independent informational resource that provides guides and information about NADRA identity card processes in Pakistan. We are NOT affiliated with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), the Government of Pakistan, or any official governmental body.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

This policy is compliant with applicable Pakistani data protection principles and international best practices including GDPR where applicable to our users.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us through our contact form, you may provide:

• Your name (first and last)
• Your email address
• The subject of your enquiry
• The content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit IDCardTracking.site, we and our third-party service providers (including Google) automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages.
• Device Information: Type of device (mobile, tablet, desktop), screen resolution, and language settings.
• Usage Data: Pages you view, links you click, and how you navigate through the Site.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/city level only — not precise location).

2.3 Cookie Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see Section 5 (Cookie Policy) for full details.

3. Google Analytics

IDCardTracking.site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how users interact with our Site.

3.1 What Google Analytics Collects

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Traffic sources (how you found our site)
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• New vs. returning visitor status
• User flow and navigation paths through the Site

3.2 How We Use Analytics Data

We use this data to understand which content is most useful to our readers, improve Site navigation, identify technical issues, and develop better guides for Pakistani citizens navigating NADRA processes.

3.3 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also manage preferences through your browser settings or the cookie consent controls on our Site.

Google's privacy policy is available at: policies.google.com/privacy

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

IDCardTracking.site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. AdSense allows Google to serve advertisements to our visitors based on their browsing history and interests.

4.1 How AdSense Works

Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to:

• Serve personalised or contextual advertisements
• Track advertisement performance and click-through rates
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement

4.2 Interest-Based Advertising

Google may use your browsing history across multiple websites to show you interest-based advertisements ("personalised ads"). This is governed by Google's advertising policies, not ours.

4.3 Opting Out of Personalised Ads

You can manage or opt out of personalised advertising by:

• Visiting Google Ad Settings (adssettings.google.com)
• Visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Using your browser's private/incognito mode
• Adjusting cookie settings in your browser

Google's advertising privacy policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4.4 Third-Party Advertisers

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other advertising networks or affiliate marketing programmes. These third parties may use cookies to collect data about your interactions with advertisements on our Site. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Third-Party Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Website traffic analytics and user behaviour analysis	Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense	Display advertising and ad personalisation	Google Ads Policy
Google Fonts	Loading web fonts (Sora typeface) for Site design	Google Privacy Policy
Email Provider	Processing contact form messages sent to contact@idcardtracking.site	Per email service provider's policy

5. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to improve your experience on IDCardTracking.site and to enable analytics and advertising functionality.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Required for basic Site functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.	Session / 1 year
Analytics Cookies	Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) to track Site usage and visitor statistics.	Up to 2 years
Advertising Cookies	Google AdSense cookies for displaying and personalising advertisements.	Up to 1 year
Preference Cookies	Remember user preferences such as language settings.	Up to 1 year

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies already stored on your device
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies specifically
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.

Browser-specific cookie settings guides:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

6. CNIC Data — What We Don't Collect

For official CNIC tracking and services, always use only official government portals:

• NADRA Official Website: nadra.gov.pk
• NADRA Helpline: 1777
• PTA SIM Check: Type CNIC No and SMS to 668

7. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the Site: Understanding how users navigate our guides helps us create better, more useful content for Pakistanis seeking NADRA information.
• To respond to enquiries: When you contact us, we use your provided information solely to respond to your message.
• To display advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements that help fund the free operation of this Site.
• To analyse performance: Google Analytics data helps us understand which guides are most helpful and where improvements are needed.
• To ensure security: Log data helps us detect and prevent malicious activity or technical issues.
• To comply with legal obligations: We retain certain data as required by applicable Pakistani law.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

8.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as web hosting, email services, and analytics providers) who assist us in operating the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

8.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority in Pakistan or other applicable jurisdictions, or to protect our legal rights, comply with judicial proceedings, or investigate potential fraud or security issues.

8.3 Business Transfers

If IDCardTracking.site is sold, merged, or transferred to another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

8.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymised, and non-personally identifiable data (such as general site traffic statistics) publicly or with partners for research or reporting purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

9. Third-Party Links and Websites

IDCardTracking.site contains links to external websites, including official government portals such as nadra.gov.pk, pta.gov.pk, and others. These links are provided for your convenience and reference.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every external website you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where we have no legal obligation to retain it.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing of your data for analytics or advertising purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g., non-essential cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time through your browser cookie settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@idcardtracking.site. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

IDCardTracking.site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our content about B-Form (بی فارم) and children's identity documents is informational in nature and directed at parents and guardians.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@idcardtracking.site and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site (HTTPS)
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security reviews of our website infrastructure
• Secure email communication for contact form submissions

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Given that we do not collect CNIC numbers or sensitive identity data, the risk to your personal identity from using our Site is minimal.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on the Site for significant changes
• Where required by applicable law, obtain consent for material changes

Your continued use of IDCardTracking.site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 1, 2026. It applies to all users of IDCardTracking.site regardless of location.