Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Bahrain5GInfo.org ("we", "us", "our") is an independent, non-commercial, educational website dedicated to providing information about 5G technology in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are based in the Seef District, Manama, Bahrain.

This website is not affiliated with any mobile network operator, telecommunications company, equipment vendor, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain, or the Government of Bahrain. We do not provide mobile services, subscriptions, SIM cards, data packages, or any telecommunications products of any kind.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: contact@bahrain5ginfo.org

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited categories of information depending on how you interact with this website:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our contact form, you may provide: your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is submitted voluntarily and is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not require you to create an account or provide any payment information to use this website.

2.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data

Like most websites, our web server automatically records certain technical information when you visit, including: your IP address (typically truncated or anonymised), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of access, and time spent on each page. This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely for the purpose of maintaining website performance and understanding general usage patterns.

2.3 Cookies

See Section 4 (Cookies & Tracking) for full details on our cookie usage.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

• To respond to your enquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To operate and maintain the website, including diagnosing technical issues and ensuring pages load correctly.
• To understand aggregate website usage — for example, which pages are most visited — so we can improve the quality and relevance of our content.
• To comply with applicable laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain and any other applicable jurisdiction.

We do not use your information for direct marketing, profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial purpose. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking

This website uses a minimal number of cookies to support basic website functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising, retargeting, or user profiling.

4.1 Essential Cookies

These are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. They include session management cookies that enable basic page navigation. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. Where analytics are used, we configure them to anonymise IP addresses and disable data sharing with third parties. We do not use Google Analytics' advertising features or similar cross-site tracking mechanisms.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

5. Third Parties

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use reputable third-party services to host our website and deliver emails. These providers process data only as instructed by us and under data processing agreements. They do not use your information for their own purposes.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or legitimate government authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Protection of rights: We may disclose information where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of this website, its operators, or the public.

This website does not contain third-party advertising, affiliate marketing links, or social media tracking pixels that collect personal data.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information submitted through this website. These include: serving the website over HTTPS (encrypted connection), limiting access to contact form submissions to authorised personnel only, and not storing sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary to respond to your enquiry.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you not to share sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary in your communications with us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights with respect to personal information we hold about you. These may include:

• Right of access: The right to request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to object: The right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@bahrain5ginfo.org. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is an informational resource intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us via our contact form, please contact us immediately at contact@bahrain5ginfo.org and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes — for example, links to international standards bodies or academic sources. These external websites are not operated by us, and we have no control over their content or privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed. Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: