Privacy Policy
www.katifapparel.com
Effective Date: June 9, 2025 | Last Updated: June 9, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Katif Apparel (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a garment manufacturing and export company based in Pakistan, operating globally with clients in the USA, European Union, and Australia.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit www.katifapparel.com, contact us for business inquiries, or interact with us through LinkedIn and other channels.
By using our website or contacting us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Full name and job title
- Business email address and phone number
- Company name and website
- Country and billing/shipping address
- Product inquiries, order details, and messages you send us
- LinkedIn profile data when you interact with our LinkedIn ads or forms
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns on our website
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website or source (e.g., Google, LinkedIn)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Lead information collected through LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms
- Contact data from business directories or trade platforms (e.g., Alibaba, Faire)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your business inquiries and provide product quotations
- To process orders, manage contracts, and coordinate shipments
- To send relevant product updates, catalogues, and promotional offers (with your consent)
- To run and improve our LinkedIn advertising campaigns
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To comply with applicable export, trade, and legal regulations
- To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU / GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity — to fulfill orders and business agreements
- Legitimate interests — for B2B marketing and business development activities
- Consent — for email marketing communications (you may withdraw at any time)
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Logistics and freight partners to arrange delivery of orders
- Payment processors to handle invoices and transactions securely
- LinkedIn and other advertising platforms for ad targeting and analytics
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
- Professional advisors including lawyers and accountants where necessary
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable law.
6. International Data Transfers
Katif Apparel operates from Pakistan and serves clients in the USA, EU, and Australia. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection standards.
For EU clients, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in accordance with GDPR requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law:
- Business inquiry data: up to 3 years from last contact
- Order and transaction records: up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance
- Marketing contact data: until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
- Website analytics data: up to 26 months
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw any consent you have previously given
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@katifapparel.com
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing cookies — to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption on our website
- Restricted access to personal data within our organization
- Regular review of our data handling practices
However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including LinkedIn, Alibaba, and trade platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Katif Apparel
Website: www.katifapparel.com
Email: info@katifapparel.com
Location: Pakistan