Effective date: May 2026. Last updated: May 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains how GSMplans(“we”, “our”, “the site”) collects and uses information when you visit gsmplans.com. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide directly
We collect information only when you actively give it to us — for example, by leaving a comment, submitting a contact form, or signing up for a newsletter. This typically includes your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, our servers and analytics tools automatically log:
- Your IP address (anonymised for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Approximate geographic location (country / city level)
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
1.3 Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policyfor the full list.
2. How We Use the Information
- To operate and maintain the site
- To analyse traffic patterns and improve content
- To respond to comments and contact-form submissions
- To serve relevant advertising via third-party ad networks
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
3. Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle your data.
3.1 Google AdSense and other advertising networks
GSMplans uses Google AdSense and may use other display-advertising networks. These services use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertising based on your interests, your previous visits to this and other sites, or other criteria. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settingsor, for EU/UK users, via Your Online Choices.
3.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects standard internet log information and visitor behaviour anonymously. We do not allow Google to associate this data with personally identifiable information. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Hosting and infrastructure
Site hosting is provided by SiteGround. CDN and DDoS protection may be provided by Cloudflare. These providers process basic server logs to deliver the site and protect against abuse.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR / GCC Data Protection)
Where you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or in a GCC country with applicable data-protection law (UAE PDPL, Saudi PDPL, Bahrain PDPL, Qatar PDPPL), we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interest— operating, securing, and improving the site
- Consent— for non-essential cookies, advertising personalisation, and newsletter signups (you may withdraw consent at any time)
- Legal obligation— when required by law to retain or disclose data
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access— request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Rectification— request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure— request deletion of your data
- Restriction— request that we limit how we process your data
- Objection— object to certain processing activities
- Data portability— receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent— for processing based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law. Comments and contact-form submissions are retained for as long as the site remains active unless you request deletion. Analytics data is retained for 26 months and then automatically deleted.
7. Children’s Privacy
GSMplans is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please use our Contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data-protection authority in your jurisdiction.