Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 2, 2026
Introduction
PakSimLookUp("we," "our," or "us") is an independent information resource for Pakistani mobile-number formats, network prefixes, and official SIM-verification guidance. This Privacy Policy explains what information we process when you visit our website at https://www.paksimlookup.com, how we use it, and what rights you have.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We do not require accounts or registration to use this site. If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Lookup queries entered into our tools are processed by our server to return a result, and we do not store queries or results in a database. Standard server logs may briefly record the number entered along with technical details (such as your IP address and browser) for security and anti-abuse purposes, as described under Data Retention below. We do not sell personal data, and we do not use this site to collect information about other people.
Information Collected Automatically
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries and feedback
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- To protect the security and integrity of our website
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Analytics
We use minimal cookies necessary for the operation of the website. Cookies may be set for:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Rate limiting and security
We may also use the following analytics services, which may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google may collect and process data as described in Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Vercel Analytics: Our hosting platform provides privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics of page views. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of the website.
Advertising
This site may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. Ad providers may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to control ad personalization in Google's partner-site policy.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers have access to information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for record-keeping purposes, typically not exceeding 12 months.
Server logs containing IP addresses and browsing data may be retained for up to 30 days for security and analytics purposes.
Third-Party Links
The website contains links to third-party websites and official services, including PTA's services (cnic.sims.pk, complaint.pta.gov.pk) and telecom operators' websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption in transit (HTTPS).
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@paksimlookup.com
- Contact page: /contact