Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

98pkr ("we", "us", "our") operates the website accessible at https://98pkr.cam (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how 98pkr collects, uses, discloses, stores and protects personal data relating to users ("you", "your") who access or use the Platform.

98pkr is an English-language online gambling information and education platform serving adult users across Pakistan, including cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, integrity and care.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms set out here, please discontinue use of the Platform. This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.

2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings given below:

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including name, email address, IP address, device identifiers and browsing behaviour.
• "Processing" means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure or deletion.
• "Data Controller" means 98pkr, which determines the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the Platform.
• "Data Processor" means any third party that processes personal data on behalf of 98pkr, under our instructions and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
• "Cookies" means small text files placed on your device by the Platform to store session and preference information.
• "User" means any individual who accesses the Platform, whether or not they have registered for an account.
• "Applicable Law" means all relevant data protection and privacy legislation applicable in the jurisdiction from which the User accesses the Platform.

3 Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you interact with the Platform — for example by registering for an account, submitting an enquiry or using any interactive features — you may provide us with personal data including:

• Full name and username;
• Email address;
• Country of residence and city (e.g., Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad);
• Language preferences;
• Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit the Platform, certain data is collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:

• IP address and approximate geolocation;
• Browser type, version and operating system;
• Device type and screen resolution;
• Pages visited, time spent on pages and navigation paths;
• Referring URL (the page you came from before visiting 98pkr);
• Session duration and interaction events;
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies.

3.3 Data We Do Not Collect

98pkr is an informational platform only. We do not collect:

• Payment card details, bank account numbers or financial credentials;
• Gambling transaction histories or betting records;
• CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card) numbers or government-issued identity document data;
• Biometric data of any kind.

3.4 Data Collected in Tabular Summary

4 How We Use Your Data

4.1 Platform Operation

We use collected data to operate and maintain the Platform, deliver the content and features you access, authenticate user accounts, and respond to your communications and support enquiries.

4.2 Platform Improvement

Aggregated and anonymised usage data helps us understand how users interact with the Platform, which guides improve in Pakistan, and where navigation or content can be enhanced. This analysis does not identify you personally.

4.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

We process technical data, including IP addresses and session logs, to detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorised access and other security threats. This is a legitimate operational necessity for any online platform.

4.4 Communications

If you contact us via the support email or through any on-Platform enquiry feature, we will use the information you provide solely to respond to your request. We do not use this data for unsolicited marketing.

4.5 Legal Compliance

We may process personal data where required to comply with applicable legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities, or enforce our Terms & Conditions.

5 Legal Basis for Processing

Where data protection legislation requires us to identify a lawful basis for processing your personal data, we rely on the following grounds:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to provide you with the Platform services you have requested, including account registration and content delivery.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including Platform security, fraud detection, analytics and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights.
• Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Consent: Where we rely on your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6 Data Sharing & Disclosure

6.1 No Sale of Personal Data

98pkr does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise transfer your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes. Your data is not a product at 98pkr.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services and email infrastructure providers. These processors are bound by confidentiality obligations and are permitted to use your data only in accordance with our documented instructions.

6.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose personal data where we are required to do so by Applicable Law, court order, regulatory authority or governmental request. We will, where legally permissible, notify you of such a disclosure.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation or sale of assets, personal data held by 98pkr may be transferred to the successor entity. You will be notified of any such transfer and any material changes to the applicable privacy terms.

6.5 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymised data — which cannot identify any individual — with analytics partners or for research and reporting purposes. This data carries no personal identifying information.

7 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the Platform to remember your preferences, keep you logged in during a session, and collect usage information to improve the service.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

7.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

8 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by Applicable Law. The specific retention periods we apply are as follows:

• Account data: Retained for the duration of your active account, plus up to 24 months after account closure or last activity, to accommodate re-registration requests and support any ongoing legal obligations.
• Technical and usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months from collection for security and analytics purposes, then deleted or fully anonymised.
• Support correspondence: Retained for up to 36 months from the date of the last communication, to maintain a record of resolved issues and assist with any follow-up queries.
• Cookie data: Retained in accordance with the duration specified in Section 7.2 above.

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymised. We do not retain data indefinitely.

9 Data Security

98pkr implements a range of technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction or disclosure. These measures include:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers;
• Access controls and authentication requirements for internal systems handling personal data;
• Regular review of security practices and vulnerability assessments;
• Data minimisation — we collect and store only what is strictly necessary.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Platform at your own risk with this understanding.

10 Your Rights

Subject to Applicable Law, you have a number of rights in relation to the personal data we hold about you. These rights are set out below. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 calendar days from receipt.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We reserve the right to refuse requests that are manifestly unfounded, excessive or repetitive.

11 Minors & Age Restriction

The Platform is strictly intended for users who are 18 years of age or older, or the higher minimum age required by the applicable operator or licence jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the minimum age.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor without verifiable parental or guardian consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that data from our records. If you believe a minor has provided personal data through the Platform, please notify us immediately at the contact details in Section 14.

12 Third-Party Links & Services

The Platform may contain references to third-party websites, operators or services for educational and illustrative purposes. 98pkr does not control these external platforms and is not responsible for their privacy practices, content or data handling.

References to Pakistan-familiar payment services — such as Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank and Bank Alfalah — and to sports leagues including PSL, T20 internationals and ICC tournaments are made solely in an informational context. These references do not imply any data-sharing arrangement, commercial partnership, endorsement or affiliation between 98pkr and those organisations.

We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing them with your personal data. 98pkr accepts no liability for the privacy practices of external services.

13 Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, operational requirements or legal obligations. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised whenever a material change is made.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via a prominent banner on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the personal data we hold about you, please reach out to us in writing. All correspondence should be in English; Urdu assistance is available on request.