Privacy Policy
Global Fiberglass Company is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you interact with our website or services.
Your Privacy Is Our Engineering Standard
Just as we engineer corrosion-resistant FRP structures built to last 50+ years, we apply the same discipline to protecting your data. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes β ever.
Policy Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Global Fiberglass Company ("we", "us", "our") β an industrial FRP/GRP engineering company established in 1978, headquartered at 33-A, Street No.2, Shahzad Colony, Satiana Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan β collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors and clients who interact with our website at globalfiberglass.pk.
By accessing or using our website, submitting an enquiry, requesting a quote, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.
Data We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiries, provide our services, and improve your experience on our website. The types of data we may collect include:
| Data Type | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full name, job title, company name | Contact FormQuote Request |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number, postal address | FormsDirect Email |
| Technical / Project Data | Chemical specs, capacity requirements, site conditions | Project InquiryEmail |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on site, browser type, IP address | CookiesAnalytics |
| Communication Data | Content of emails, messages, and enquiries sent to us | Direct Contact |
| Marketing Preferences | Whether you wish to receive updates or newsletters | Opt-in Forms |
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data only for legitimate, specified purposes. We will never use your data in a way that is incompatible with the reason it was originally provided. Our uses include:
- π¬Responding to Enquiries: To contact you in response to quote requests, project enquiries, technical support questions, or general communications submitted through the website.
- π¦Order Fulfilment: To process, manufacture, and deliver FRP/GRP products and engineering services as agreed in project contracts.
- πWebsite Improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve the functionality, content, and user experience of globalfiberglass.pk.
- π§Marketing Communications: To send relevant updates, new product information, or industry news β only if you have explicitly opted in to receive such communications.
- πLegal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes in Pakistan or other applicable jurisdictions.
- πSecurity & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorised access, and other harmful activities on our website and systems.
- πInternational Projects: For clients in UAE, Saudi Arabia, or other regions, your data may be used to facilitate international logistics, shipping documentation, and export compliance.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
Global Fiberglass Company does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- πLogistics & Delivery Partners: When processing international shipments, we may share your delivery address and contact details with freight and logistics providers solely to fulfil your order.
- π»Technology Service Providers: Our website hosting, email, and analytics providers may process limited usage data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
- βοΈLegal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law, court order, or in response to a lawful request by Pakistani public authorities or regulatory bodies.
- π’Business Transfers: In the event of a company merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified in advance of any such change.
- β With Your Consent: We will share your data with any other third party only when you have given us explicit, informed consent to do so.
All third parties with whom we share data are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information and to use it only for the specified purpose.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and provide relevant content. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
- πSSL Encryption: Our website uses industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server.
- π₯Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only, on a strict need-to-know basis.
- π₯οΈSecure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with firewalls, regular security patching, and malware protection.
- πPhysical Security: Physical records containing client data are stored securely and accessible only by authorised staff at our Faisalabad office.
- β οΈBreach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify relevant parties promptly and take immediate remedial action.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by Global Fiberglass Company. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@globalfiberglass.pk. We will respond within 14 business days.
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
Right to Rectify
Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restrict
Ask us to temporarily stop processing your data while a dispute is resolved.
Right to Portability
Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our standard retention periods are:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| General Enquiries | 2 years | To follow up on pending or future project opportunities |
| Project & Contract Data | 7 years | Legal, financial, and warranty compliance requirements |
| Marketing Opt-ins | Until opt-out | Retained only as long as you remain subscribed |
| Website Usage / Analytics | 26 months | Standard analytics platform retention period |
| Financial Transactions | 7 years | Tax law and financial audit requirements in Pakistan |
| Employee / HR Data | 5 years post-employment | Legal employment compliance |
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted from our systems or anonymised so that it can no longer identify you personally.
Children's Privacy
The website globalfiberglass.pk and all services provided by Global Fiberglass Company are intended exclusively for business and industrial use by adults and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has submitted personal information to us through this website, please contact us immediately at info@globalfiberglass.pk and we will promptly delete such data from our records.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
For material changes that significantly affect how we handle your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected users via email or a prominent notice on the website prior to the change taking effect.
Contact Us β Privacy Enquiries
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our team through the following channels. We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 14 business days.
- π’Company: Global Fiberglass Company
- πAddress: 33-A, Street No.2, Shahzad Colony, Satiana Road, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
- βοΈEmail: info@globalfiberglass.pk
- πMarketing Manager: Umar Fiaz β +92-320-6407732
- πDirector Technical: Farzand Ali β +92-300-6640751
- πWebsite: globalfiberglass.pk
Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of any email for faster routing to the appropriate team member.
Questions About Your Privacy?
Our team is ready to help with any data or privacy-related questions. Reach out and we'll respond within 14 business days.
