pkrbat Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

pkrbat ("we", "us", "our") operates the website located at https://pkrbat.cam (the "Site"). pkrbat is an English-language information and educational platform providing content about online sports betting, casino gaming and responsible gambling, designed primarily for users in Pakistan. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who visits or uses this Site.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains: what personal data we collect from you, how and why we collect it, how we use and store it, who we may share it with, how long we retain it, what rights you have over your data, and how to exercise those rights or contact us with concerns.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with how we handle personal data as described here, please discontinue your use of the Site. This Policy is to be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and Responsible Gambling guidelines.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure or deletion.
• "Data Subject" means the individual whose Personal Data is being processed — in this context, you as a User of the Site.
• "Data Controller" means the entity that determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data — in this context, pkrbat.
• "Data Processor" means any third party that Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.
• "Cookies" means small text files placed on your device when you visit the Site that help us understand how the Site is used.
• "User", "You" or "Your" means any individual accessing or using the Site.
• "Third-Party Services" means any external websites, operators, payment providers or platforms that may be referenced on or linked from the Site.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

pkrbat is an information platform and does not require registration or account creation to browse its Content. However, we may collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide when:

• You submit a query or message through any contact feature on the Site;
• You subscribe to any newsletter or notification service we may offer;
• You provide feedback or participate in any survey or user-experience exercise;
• You communicate with us via email at the address published on this Site.

Data in these categories may include: your name, email address, and the content of any message or feedback you submit.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical data is collected automatically through cookies, log files and similar technologies. This may include:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country or city level — e.g., Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad);
• Browser type, version and language settings;
• Operating system and device type;
• Pages visited on the Site, time spent on each page and navigation path;
• Referring URL (the site you visited before arriving at pkrbat);
• Date and time of visit;
• Technical error logs where relevant to Site operation.

This data is collected in aggregate where possible and is used to understand how the Site is used and to improve its performance and content. It does not, by itself, directly identify you as a named individual.

3.3 Data We Do Not Collect

pkrbat does not collect:

• Financial information such as bank account numbers, card details, wallet credentials or transaction data;
• Gambling history, betting records or gaming preferences (we are not a gambling operator);
• Copies of identity documents (CNIC, passport, etc.) — these are relevant only to third-party Gambling Operators' KYC processes, not to pkrbat;
• Biometric data or health information;
• Precise real-time location data;
• Special categories of sensitive personal data as defined under applicable data protection frameworks.

4. How Data Is Collected

We collect data through the following means:

Collection Method	Description
Direct Submission	When you voluntarily complete a contact or feedback form, send an email, or subscribe to communications.
Cookies	Small files stored on your device that track session data, preferences and usage patterns to improve Site performance.
Server Log Files	Automatically generated records of Site access including IP addresses, device/browser data and pages visited.
Analytics Tools	Aggregate analytics services that help us understand traffic patterns, page performance and user journeys across the Site.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

pkrbat uses the data collected from Users for the following purposes:

• Site operation and delivery: To provide you with access to the Site and its informational Content in a reliable, functional manner;
• Communication: To respond to enquiries, feedback or support requests you submit to us;
• Site improvement: To analyse usage patterns, identify technical issues and improve the layout, content and performance of the Site;
• Security: To detect, prevent and address fraud, abuse, security incidents or technical failures;
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations and to enforce our Terms & Conditions;
• Communications (where consented): To send newsletters, updates or informational notices if you have explicitly subscribed and consented to receive them. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

pkrbat does not use your Personal Data for behavioural advertising, profiling for marketing purposes or sale to third-party data brokers. We do not share your data with gambling operators for targeted marketing.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for the legitimate interests of operating and improving the Site, provided those interests are not overridden by your privacy rights — for example, analysing aggregate usage data to improve Site content;
• Consent: Where you have given specific, informed consent — for example, subscribing to a newsletter or submitting a contact form;
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with a legal obligation applicable to pkrbat;
• Contract performance: Where processing is necessary to perform services you have requested — for example, responding to your direct enquiry.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

7.1 Who We May Share Data With

pkrbat does not sell, rent or trade your Personal Data to third parties. We may share limited data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary:

• Technology service providers: Hosting providers, analytics platforms, content delivery networks and email service providers who assist in operating the Site. These providers act as Data Processors and are contractually obligated to handle data only on our instructions and to maintain appropriate security;
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, regulation, court order or other legal process, we may disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory bodies in the applicable jurisdiction;
• Business successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of pkrbat's assets, User data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

7.2 Payment Provider References

pkrbat references familiar Pakistani payment methods — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank and Bank Alfalah — for contextual and educational purposes only. pkrbat does not transmit, share or process any User financial data with these providers. These entities are not our payment processors and have no data-sharing relationship with pkrbat in connection with this Site.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Cookies We Use

pkrbat uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use the following general categories:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without affecting core Site functionality;
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregate information about how Users interact with the Site — which pages are visited most frequently, how long Users stay, and where they navigate. This data is anonymised where possible;
• Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience on return visits;
• Security cookies: Used to detect and prevent security threats and fraudulent behaviour.

pkrbat does not use behavioural advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. We do not deploy third-party advertising networks that profile Users across multiple sites.

8.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookie settings. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

9. Data Retention

pkrbat retains Personal Data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to the following general principles:

• Contact and enquiry data: Retained for a reasonable period sufficient to respond to your enquiry and for a further period to address any follow-up queries. Typically no longer than 24 months unless a longer period is required by legal obligation;
• Server log files and technical data: Generally retained for up to 12 months for security and performance analysis purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymised;
• Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it is no longer Personal Data once properly anonymised;
• Legal compliance: Where we are required to retain records by law, we will retain them for the period specified by the applicable legal obligation.

When Personal Data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with our internal data management procedures.

10. Data Security

pkrbat implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or destruction. These measures include:

• All data transmissions between your browser and the Site are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS;
• Access to any stored Personal Data is restricted to authorised personnel only;
• Regular reviews of security practices and vulnerability assessments;
• Data minimisation — we collect only the data we actually need;
• Contractual data security obligations imposed on any third-party service providers who act as Data Processors.

11. Your Rights

Depending on the applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data held by pkrbat:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you and information about how it is processed;
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data we hold about you;
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent and no other lawful basis applies;
• Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict Processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances — for example, while we verify the accuracy of data you have contested;
• Right to Data Portability: Where Processing is based on consent or contract performance and is carried out by automated means, you may have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format;
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to Processing based on our legitimate interests where your individual rights and freedoms outweigh those interests;
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where Processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of Processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 16. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

12. International Data Transfers

pkrbat operates primarily as a digital platform and may use third-party service providers (such as hosting or analytics providers) whose servers may be located outside Pakistan. Where such transfers of Personal Data occur, pkrbat takes steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, consistent with applicable data protection standards. These safeguards may include contractual obligations on data processors, standard contractual clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.

Users in Pakistan should be aware that data protection laws vary by jurisdiction. Where data is transferred internationally, we seek to ensure that the receiving party applies protection standards consistent with our obligations under this Policy.

13. Minors and Age Restriction

This Site is strictly for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, or the higher minimum age required by the applicable Gambling Operator's license jurisdiction. pkrbat does not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under this age. Gambling-related information is not appropriate for minors.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from a person under the applicable minimum age, we will take prompt steps to delete such data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

14. Third-Party Websites and References

The Site may contain references to or links to third-party websites and services, including Gambling Operators, payment providers such as Easypaisa, JazzCash and Raast, sports bodies such as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL, and other external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to the pkrbat Site at https://pkrbat.cam.

pkrbat has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, particularly before submitting any personal information. A link from pkrbat does not constitute endorsement of that third party's data practices.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

pkrbat reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. For material changes — those that significantly affect how we process your Personal Data or reduce your rights — we will make reasonable efforts to bring the changes to your attention through a prominent notice on the Site.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Policy are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your data.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, how your Personal Data is handled, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact pkrbat at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://pkrbat.cam

We take all privacy enquiries seriously and will respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to escalate your complaint to a relevant data protection supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.