Welcome to Mepco Online. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Mepco Online collects, uses, and protects the information of visitors who use our website at https://mepcoonline.com.pk/. By using Mepco Online, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Mepco Online may collect the following types of information:
1. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as your browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools and is used solely to improve the performance and user experience of our website.
2. Personal Information
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name or email address, when you contact us through our contact form or email. We do not collect any sensitive personal information such as financial data, ID numbers, or passwords.
3. Electricity Bill Reference Number
When you use Mepco Online to check your electricity bill, you enter your 14-digit MEPCO reference number. This number is used only to fetch your bill data from the official PITC portal. We do not store, share, or misuse your reference number in any way.
How We Use Your Information
Mepco Online uses the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our bill checking service
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To respond to your queries or messages when you contact us
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
Cookies
Mepco Online uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics Cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous data about page views, time spent on pages, and user behavior.
- Advertising Cookies — We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
- Functional Cookies — These cookies help our website remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
- You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Mepco Online participates in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve personalized ads to our visitors based on their browsing history. These ads help us keep Mepco Online free for all users.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
Google Analytics
Mepco Online uses Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services. Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and traffic sources. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. 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.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as official MEPCO portals, government sources, and payment platforms like JazzCash and Easypaisa. Mepco Online is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Data Security
Mepco Online takes reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Children’s Privacy
Mepco Online does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is intended for general audiences. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal information we may hold about you. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Mepco Online reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@mepcoonline.com.pk
Website: https://mepcoonline.com.pk/