Stop Giving Your ID to Airalo
There's a better way to get eSIMs without surrendering your personal data
What Airalo Actually Collects About You
According to Airalo's privacy policy, they collect and track significantly more data than necessary for eSIM functionality:
Personal Information
- Full name - Required for account
- Email address - Stored permanently
- Phone number - Linked to account
- Date of birth - Age verification
- Profile photo - Optional but encouraged
Device & Usage Data
- Device identifiers - IMEI, serial numbers
- IP addresses - Location tracking
- App usage patterns - When you use the app
- Data consumption - How much data you use
- Travel patterns - Which countries you visit
Financial & Purchase Data
- Payment information - Card details (via processors)
- Purchase history - Every eSIM you've bought
- Transaction records - Amounts, dates, times
- Billing addresses - Where you live/work
- Spending patterns - How often you travel
Marketing & Analytics
- Cookies & trackers - Third-party analytics
- Referral sources - How you found them
- Email engagement - Whether you open emails
- App permissions - Camera, location, contacts
- Social media links - Facebook, Google profiles
Privacy Concern: Airalo's app requires extensive device permissions and creates a permanent account database linking your identity to your travel patterns and communication habits.
Why This Is a Problem
Targeted Advertising
Your travel data and purchase patterns are valuable to advertisers. App-based services often monetize user data through targeted marketing and data broker partnerships.
Data Breach Risk
Every centralized account database is a target. When (not if) data breaches occur, your personal information, travel history, and payment details could be exposed.
Government Surveillance
Telecommunications data is subject to government requests and surveillance programs. Your travel patterns and communications metadata can be accessed by authorities worldwide.
Marketing Bombardment
Account-based services use your email and profile for continuous marketing. Expect regular promotional emails, push notifications, and in-app advertisements.
Permanent Digital Footprint
Once your data is in their system, it stays there. Account deletion doesn't guarantee data removal, and your information may be retained for "business purposes."
Third-Party Sharing
Privacy policies allow data sharing with "partners" and "service providers." Your information may circulate to companies you've never heard of.
The Private Alternative: PikaSim
We built PikaSim specifically for privacy-conscious travelers who refuse to compromise their anonymity for connectivity.
❌ Airalo's Approach
- Mandatory account creation
- App download required
- Personal information collected
- Device permissions required
- Purchase history tracked
- Marketing emails sent
- Third-party analytics
- Permanent data storage
- Login required for top-ups
- ID may be required
✓ PikaSim's Approach
- No account needed
- 100% web-based
- Email optional (on-screen delivery)
- Zero app permissions
- No purchase tracking
- No marketing ever
- Anonymous analytics (Plausible)
- Minimal data retention
- Anonymous top-ups (ICCID only)
- Never require ID
How PikaSim Protects Your Privacy
No Account System
There's nothing to hack or leak. We don't store user accounts, profiles, or login credentials. Every purchase is independent and anonymous.
Web-Only Interface
No app means no device permissions, no background tracking, no constant data collection. Just browse, buy, and go.
Email Optional
eSIM details appear instantly on your screen after payment. Email delivery is optional. Use ProtonMail, Tutanota, or temp email if you prefer.
Anonymous Top-Ups
Top up using just your eSIM's ICCID number. No login, no account, no tracking. Add data whenever you need without revealing your identity.
No Tracking
We use Plausible Analytics - completely anonymous, no cookies, no cross-site tracking. We don't know who you are, and we like it that way.
No KYC Ever
Never provide ID, passport, or proof of address. We don't want it, don't need it, and will never ask for it. Your identity stays yours.
Who Needs Anonymous eSIMs?
Privacy Advocates
People who understand that privacy is a fundamental right, not a luxury. If you use Signal, ProtonMail, or VPNs, you need anonymous connectivity too.
Frequent Travelers
Digital nomads and business travelers who don't want their movement patterns tracked and stored in corporate databases forever.
Journalists
Reporters working in sensitive regions who need connectivity without creating paper trails that could compromise their sources or safety.
Security Professionals
InfoSec experts who understand that every data point is a potential vulnerability. Minimize your attack surface with anonymous eSIMs.
Activists
Human rights workers and activists who operate in countries with surveillance states and need communication tools that don't betray their identity.
Business Professionals
Executives and consultants who handle sensitive information and can't afford to have their travel and communication patterns exposed in data breaches.
Privacy Matters to Our Users
"Finally, an eSIM provider that doesn't treat privacy like a marketing gimmick. No app, no account, no BS. Just buy and go."
"I've been using Airalo for years but got tired of the marketing emails and app bloat. PikaSim is refreshingly simple and actually respects my privacy."
"The fact that I can top up without logging in is huge. No other eSIM provider offers this level of anonymity. PikaSim gets it."
Privacy Features Compared
| Privacy Feature | PikaSim | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| Account Required | ✓ No account needed | ✗ Mandatory account |
| Personal Data Collected | ✓ Email only (optional) | ✗ Name, email, phone, DOB |
| ID Verification | ✓ Never required | ~ May be required |
| App Download | ✓ Not needed | ✗ Required for purchase |
| Device Permissions | ✓ Zero permissions | ✗ Camera, location, etc. |
| Purchase Tracking | ✓ Anonymous | ✗ Full purchase history |
| Marketing Emails | ✓ Never sent | ✗ Frequent (opt-out available) |
| Third-Party Analytics | ✓ Anonymous (Plausible) | ✗ Standard app tracking |
| Top-Up Method | ✓ ICCID only (no login) | ✗ Requires app login |
| Data Broker Access | ✓ No data to sell | ~ Shared with "partners" |
Privacy FAQ
Does Airalo sell my data?
While Airalo's privacy policy doesn't explicitly state they "sell" data, it does allow sharing with "partners" and "service providers" for "business purposes." This is standard practice for app-based services - your data has value, and they monetize it through various channels including targeted advertising and analytics partnerships.
Can I really use PikaSim completely anonymously?
Yes. Use a privacy email service (ProtonMail, Tutanota) or skip email entirely (eSIM details appear instantly on screen). Pay with a virtual credit card if you want complete anonymity. We don't collect names, addresses, phone numbers, or require any KYC.
Why doesn't PikaSim have an app?
Apps require extensive permissions (camera, location, contacts) and enable constant background tracking. Web-based services are more private by design. You visit our site, make a purchase, and leave - no persistent tracking possible.
What data does PikaSim actually collect?
We collect the absolute minimum: payment processing data (handled by Stripe, not stored by us), and an optional email for eSIM delivery. We use Plausible Analytics for anonymous website statistics - no cookies, no cross-site tracking, no personal data. That's it.
How do I top up without an account?
Use your eSIM's ICCID number (found in your phone's settings) or your original order number. Enter it on our top-up page, select a package, and pay. No login required, completely anonymous.
Is anonymous connectivity legal?
Yes. Privacy is a fundamental right. While some countries require SIM card registration for local carriers, international eSIM providers operate under different regulations. PikaSim complies with all applicable laws while maximizing user privacy.
Won't I need an account for customer support?
No. If you have an issue, email us with your order number or ICCID. We'll help you immediately without requiring account creation. Support shouldn't require surrendering your privacy.
What if there's a data breach at PikaSim?
There's nothing to breach. We don't store user accounts, profiles, purchase histories, or personal information. Even if our systems were completely compromised, attackers would find no user database to leak. This is privacy by design.
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