Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15 March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pure Pod Genetics (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our website https://purepodgenetics.com (the “Site”), communicate with us, or interact with our content.

2. About Us

Pure Pod Genetics is an educational blog operated by an individual based in Pakistan, focusing on plant breeding and genetics information.

Contact Information:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you comment on our blog posts or contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any additional information you choose to include in your message or comment

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Length of visit
  • Page views
  • Website navigation paths
  • IP address and general location

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good experience when browsing our Site and allows us to improve it. We primarily use Google Analytics, which places cookies on your device to help us analyze how users use the Site.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Site
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • To improve our Site and content
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To protect the security and integrity of our Site
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Google Analytics (for website usage analysis)
  • Service providers who assist us in operating our Site (such as hosting providers)
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pure Pod Genetics, our users, or others

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control of Your Information

You may contact us at any time to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct any personal data we hold about you
  • Delete any personal data we hold about you
  • Express concerns about our use of your data

7.2 Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

As we are based in Pakistan, your information may be processed in countries where data protection laws differ from those in your country. By providing your personal information, you consent to this transfer.

10. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific data and context in which we collect it. We will only process your personal data when:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us consent to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights
  • We need to comply with legal obligations

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
  • The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
  • The right to object to our processing of your personal data
  • The right to request restriction of processing your personal data
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your personal data

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at purepodgenetics@gmail.com.

11. CalOPPA Compliance

In accordance with California’s Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we agree to the following:

  • Users can visit our Site anonymously
  • We will add a link to this Privacy Policy on our home page
  • Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’
  • Users will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy page
  • Users can change their personal information by emailing us

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

12. CCPA & CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect about you
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note that we do not sell or share your personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA)
  • The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (note that we do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA)
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at purepodgenetics@gmail.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Website Contact Form: https://purepodgenetics.com/contact-us/

Email: purepodgenetics@gmail.com