GDPR Policy

This GDPR Policy applies to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. It explains your specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and how gtaapk.pk complies with them.

Who this applies to

The GDPR grants specific data protection rights to individuals in the EEA and UK. Even though gtaapk.pk is operated independently and primarily serves users interested in GTA APK downloads, MOD features, OBB files, and Android gaming resources, we respect and comply with GDPR obligations for any EEA or UK visitor to our site.

Who is the data controller

The data controller for gtaapk.pk is the website operator. This means we decide what personal data is collected, why it is collected, and how it is used.

For any GDPR-related enquiries, contact us through the website’s contact page.

What personal data we process

When you visit gtaapk.pk we may process the following personal data:

  • IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
  • browser type, device type, and operating system
  • pages visited, session duration, and click behaviour (analytics)
  • ad interaction and impression data (advertising cookies)
  • GTA APK download page interactions
  • name and email address (only if you use our contact form)

Lawful basis for processing

Under GDPR Article 6, we process your data only where we have a valid lawful basis:

Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — operating and securing the website, improving GTA APK guides, analyzing traffic behavior, preventing spam or abuse, and optimizing user experience. We have assessed that our interests do not override your fundamental rights.

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — analytics and advertising cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time via your browser cookie settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing that took place before withdrawal.

Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) — where you contact us, we process your name and email solely to respond to your request.

Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Server logs — deleted after 90 days
  • Contact form messages — deleted 12 months after the enquiry is closed
  • Analytics data — retained for 26 months in anonymised, aggregated form
  • Advertising cookie data — governed by third-party policies (typically up to 13 months)

Your rights under GDPR

As an EEA or UK resident, you have the following rights. You can exercise any of them by contacting us through the website contact page. We will respond within 30 days at no cost to you.

Right of access (Art. 15) — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification (Art. 16) — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17) — request deletion of your data where we have no lawful basis to keep it.
Right to restriction (Art. 18) — request limitation of processing while issues are resolved.
Right to data portability (Art. 20) — receive your data in a structured format where applicable.
Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
Right not to be subject to automated decisions — we do not make automated decisions that produce legal effects.

Third-party processors

We use the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

Google LLC — Google Analytics (site analytics) and Google AdSense (advertising). Google processes data under internationally recognized data protection frameworks.

Website hosting provider — server infrastructure, security, and content delivery services.

We do not sell or share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes.

International data transfers

gtaapk.pk is operated globally and may transfer data outside the EEA.

Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • data processing agreements
  • approved international transfer mechanisms

Cookies and consent

We use cookies to improve site functionality, analyze user behavior, and serve advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.

Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe a child has submitted personal data.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint:

  1. EEA residents — contact your national Data Protection Authority
  2. UK residents — contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Updates to this policy

We may update this GDPR Policy when required by law or when our services change.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Contact us

For any GDPR-related request or question, please use the contact page available on gtaapk.pk.