Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how SimOwner.com.pk ("we", "our", "the Website") collects, uses and protects information when you visit or use our website and related tools. Our goal is to provide educational guides about official SIM verification methods in Pakistan; we are not an operator, not PTA, and not NADRA.

2. No Access to Government or Operator Databases

SimOwner.com.pk:

• Has no direct access to PTA, NADRA, FIA or any other government database.
• Is not connected to telecom operator systems (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, SCO, etc.).
• Does not provide any illegal "live SIM database" or private subscriber records.

All verification methods we describe are official public channels like PTA's SIM Information System, network helplines, and operator apps that you access yourself.

3. Information We Collect

a) Information You Actively Provide

When you contact us (for example via a contact form or email), you may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

We use this only to reply to your query and maintain basic records of communication.

b) Automatic Technical Data (Analytics / Logs)

Like most websites, we may collect limited technical data via analytics and server logs, such as:

• IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs

This is used to:

• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve content, layout and performance
• Detect abuse, spam or technical issues

We do not use this data to personally identify you or build individual profiles.

4. Cookies and Third‑Party Tools

We may use:

• Basic cookies for preferences (e.g. language selection).
• Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to see aggregated usage patterns.

These tools may place cookies in your browser and collect general usage statistics as described above.

You can:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings.
• Use browser add‑ons to block analytics if you prefer.

Disabling cookies may affect some non‑essential features but core content will remain accessible.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use limited information for:

• Responding to messages you send us.
• Operating and improving the Website (performance, layout, content).
• Security and abuse prevention (blocking attacks, spam, scraping).

6. Data Retention

• Contact emails may be stored as long as needed to handle your request and maintain basic records.
• Log files and analytics data are kept for a limited period for security and performance analysis, then deleted or anonymised.
• You can request that we delete any personally identifiable information you voluntarily provided via our contact channels, subject to legal/log obligations.

7. No "Live Tracker", No Illegal SIM Databases

Pakistani authorities and major tech portals have clearly stated that so‑called "SIM databases" and similar apps are illegal and unsafe, and users should rely only on PTA and operator channels.

Our content focuses on guides (how to use PTA's cnic.sims.pk, how to call helplines, etc.), not on providing such data ourselves.

8. Legal Use and User Responsibility

Our guides are meant to help you:

• Check your own SIMs and CNIC status.
• Understand PTA's SIM rules and biometric verification.
• Secure your identity and prevent unauthorized SIMs.

Checking your own SIMs or verifying for legitimate security/business reasons is generally allowed; trying to access someone else's data without permission can be illegal.

9. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share limited data only when necessary:

• With hosting providers and technical service providers that help us run the site (subject to standard confidentiality and security obligations).
• When required by law, court order, or competent authority to comply with legal obligations.

10. Security

We use standard security measures to protect data, such as:

However, no system is 100% secure; you should avoid sending sensitive information like full CNIC or bank details via our contact forms or email.

11. Children's Privacy

Our content is targeted at adult users managing their own CNIC and SIMs. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age where CNIC is legally issued. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will remove it.

12. Links to Other Websites

We link to PTA, operators, blogs and other resources for your convenience (for example, PTA SIM Information System, operator apps, or explanatory articles). These sites have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their content or practices.

We recommend reading the privacy policy of every external site or app you use.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in Pakistani telecom/privacy rules.
• New features or tools on our Website.
• Security or legal updates.

When we update it, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, you can contact us via the details on our Contact Us page.

We will do our best to respond promptly and clarify how your information is handled.