Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to SmartBizDir — Pakistan’s trusted free online business directory. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit smartbizdir.com. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy. We are committed to being fully transparent about how your data is handled on SmartBizDir.

Who We Are

SmartBizDir is a free online business directory for Pakistan, helping businesses get discovered and customers find trusted local services. Our website address is https://smartbizdir.com. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at info@smartbizdir.com.

What Information We Collect

When you use SmartBizDir, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Name and email address — when you register an account or submit a business listing
  • Business details — such as business name, address, phone number, category, and description when you add a listing
  • IP address and browser information — automatically collected for security and analytics purposes
  • Cookies and usage data — to understand how visitors browse and interact with our website

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our directory services. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial or payment information.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to improve your experience on SmartBizDir. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Display your business listing accurately on our directory
  • Send important updates related to your listing or account
  • Improve our website, features, and overall user experience
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations if required

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies

SmartBizDir uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are used for:

  • Keeping you logged into your account
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Analysing website traffic through tools like Google Analytics

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

Google AdSense

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

SmartBizDir uses Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and tracking technologies to show ads based on your browsing behaviour and interests. Google’s advertising practices are governed by their own privacy policy, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or business listings that are not operated by SmartBizDir. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

If you register on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time from your account settings (except your username, which cannot be changed). Website administrators can also access and edit this information for support purposes.

Data Protection

Protecting your personal data is a priority at SmartBizDir. As described in this privacy policy, we take reasonable technical and organisational steps to safeguard your information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your data is stored on secure servers and is never sold to third parties.

While we implement strong security measures, please be aware that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Your Rights

As a user of SmartBizDir, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how your data is handled on SmartBizDir, please get in touch with us:

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5–7 business days.