Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

eSIMRated ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at https://esimrated.com (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or deal alerts)
• Destination preferences (if you use our recommendation tools)
• Messages and feedback (if you contact us)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We use minimal analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This includes:

• Pages viewed, time on page, and navigation paths
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level, not precise)
• Referring website or search engine

We do not use tracking pixels, fingerprinting, or cross-site tracking. Our analytics setup is configured to minimize data collection while providing insight into content performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To send you requested newsletter or deal alert emails
• To improve our comparison data, content, and user experience
• To respond to your questions or feedback
• To detect and prevent abuse or security issues

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses a minimal set of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., locale preference)
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics 4 to measure aggregate traffic. These cookies are configured with IP anonymization enabled.

We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not work as intended.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliates

The Site contains links to third-party eSIM provider websites. Some of these are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. These links are clearly identified.

When you click on a third-party link, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policy of that third party. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in accordance with Google Analytics 4 default settings.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Your Rights (CCPA / California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, or shared
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic and secure storage for any personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@esimrated.com