This Privacy Policy explains how pq98 collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access or use pq98.cam. We are committed to handling your information with transparency, care, and in compliance with applicable data protection principles.
pq98 ("pq98", "we", "us", "our") operates the website at https://pq98.cam (the "Platform"). As the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes the types of personal data we may collect from users ("you", "your") of the Platform, the purposes for which that data is used, the parties with whom it may be shared, the measures we take to protect it, and the rights available to you in relation to your personal data.
This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and our Responsible Gambling page, each of which forms part of the overall framework governing your use of the Platform.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
In this Policy, the following terms carry the meanings set out below unless the context requires otherwise:
We collect Personal Data in the following categories, depending on how you interact with the Platform:
| Data Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Name, date of birth, CNIC or passport number (where KYC is required) | Registration form, KYC verification portal |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number | Account registration, contact form |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, time zone, referral URL | Automatically via server logs and analytics tools |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on page, click paths, search queries within the Platform | Automatically via cookies and analytics scripts |
| Preferences Data | Cookie consent status, newsletter opt-in, language preferences | User selections and stored browser preferences |
| Communications Data | Support enquiry messages, feedback submissions | Contact or support forms |
We collect Personal Data directly from you when you:
We automatically collect Technical Data and Usage Data through server logs, cookies, and analytics tools when you visit the Platform. This data is collected regardless of whether you are a registered user. See Section 10 (Cookies & Tracking) for more detail.
In limited circumstances, we may receive Personal Data from third parties — for example, analytics providers or identity verification services — where you have consented to such data being shared with pq98 or where we are otherwise lawfully permitted to receive it.
We process your Personal Data only where we have a lawful basis for doing so. The table below summarises our processing purposes and the corresponding legal basis:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Platform operation and account management | Performance of a contract / Legitimate interests |
| Identity verification and fraud prevention | Legal obligation / Legitimate interests |
| Analytics and Platform improvement | Legitimate interests (with anonymisation where feasible) |
| Customer support and communications | Performance of a contract / Legitimate interests |
| Marketing and newsletter communications | Consent (opt-in only; you may withdraw at any time) |
| Legal compliance and regulatory obligations | Legal obligation |
| Security monitoring and abuse prevention | Legitimate interests |
Where we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis, we have assessed that our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms in the context of the data being processed.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Data we hold is accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. You are responsible for notifying us of any changes to your personal information. Contact details are in Section 15.
We collect only the Personal Data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. We do not collect Personal Data speculatively or for purposes that are incompatible with those stated here.
Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. See Section 9 (Data Retention) for specific retention periods.
Where identity verification documents (such as a Pakistani CNIC, passport, or proof of address) are submitted through the Platform's secure HTTPS verification portal, those documents are processed solely for the purpose of verifying your identity. We do not share KYC documents with third parties except where required by law or expressly authorised by you. You must never submit falsified or altered documents. Do not submit KYC documents via unsecured channels such as standard email or social media chat.
pq98 does not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to third parties for their own commercial purposes. We may share Personal Data in the following limited circumstances:
We engage trusted third-party service providers — including web hosting companies, analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and email service providers — to assist in operating the Platform. These providers are permitted to process your data only on our documented instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with this Policy.
We may disclose Personal Data to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other competent authorities where we are legally obliged to do so, or where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of pq98, our users, or the public.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets involving pq98, Personal Data may be transferred to the relevant successor entity as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such transfer and of any material changes to data-handling practices that result from it.
References on the Platform to Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank, and Bank Alfalah are provided for educational context only. pq98 does not share your Personal Data with these payment providers, and none of these providers endorses, affiliates with, or supports gambling on this or any other platform.
pq98 operates internationally and may store or process Personal Data on servers located outside Pakistan. By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as Pakistan.
Where such transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to protect your Personal Data, which may include data processing agreements incorporating standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, where applicable under the data protection law governing our operations.
pq98 does not claim to be governed by Pakistani data protection law, the Pakistan Data Protection Act (where enacted and in force), or any regulations of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in relation to the Platform's operation. Users in Pakistan are advised to review their own applicable legal rights in relation to international data transfers.
We retain Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention principles are as follows:
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, Personal Data is securely deleted or anonymised in a manner that prevents re-identification.
The Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies — including web beacons and pixel tags — to operate the Platform, remember your preferences, and gather anonymised usage analytics. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other data on your device.
You can control or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the Platform. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser's help documentation. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Depending on the data protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your Personal Data held by pq98. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 15.
You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you, along with information about how and why it is processed. We will respond to verified access requests within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable law.
If any Personal Data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete it. Please provide as much detail as possible to help us identify and update the relevant records promptly.
You may request deletion of your Personal Data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, where you withdraw consent and there is no other lawful basis for processing, or where you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds. Erasure requests are subject to any legal retention obligations that may require us to retain certain data.
You may request that we restrict processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances — for example, while you contest the accuracy of the data or while an objection to processing is being assessed.
Where processing is based on your consent or on the performance of a contract, and is carried out by automated means, you may request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, or request that it be transmitted to another data controller where technically feasible.
You have the right to object to processing of your Personal Data where that processing is based on legitimate interests. You also have an unconditional right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes at any time, and we will cease such processing upon receipt of a valid objection.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. Withdrawal of consent for marketing communications can be effected by contacting us at the address in Section 15 or by following the unsubscribe instructions in any marketing email.
We will respond to rights requests within a reasonable period consistent with applicable data protection law. We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on any request to protect against unauthorised access to another person's data.
The Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 18 or older — or the higher minimum age required by the operator's licence jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under this age threshold.
If you believe that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from an individual below the minimum age, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 15. Upon verification, we will take prompt steps to delete such data from our records.
pq98 implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. These measures include:
No data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is entirely secure. Whilst we apply industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of Personal Data. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you in accordance with applicable data breach notification requirements.
pq98 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law, or Platform functionality. All amendments will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Where changes are material — for example, changes to the categories of data collected, new third-party processors, or changes to international transfer arrangements — we will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice through a prominent notice on the Platform or via email to registered users.
Your continued use of the Platform following publication of any amendment constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you do not agree with any amendment, please discontinue use of the Platform and, if applicable, request deletion of your Personal Data in accordance with Section 11.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your Personal Data, please contact the pq98 data team using the details below. We aim to respond to all enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
pq98 — Privacy & Data Enquiries
Email: [email protected]
Platform: https://pq98.cam
Support is available in English and Urdu. Players from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, and Peshawar are welcome to reach out. Email addresses are displayed as plain text only and are not clickable links.
If you are not satisfied with our response to a data-related concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for data protection in your jurisdiction. The appropriate authority will depend on where you are based and the applicable data protection law in your jurisdiction.
Six core privacy principles embedded in everything we do — for users who want the essentials without reading every clause.
All data transmitted between your device and pq98.cam is protected by end-to-end HTTPS encryption. Your login credentials and personal information are never sent in plain text.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own commercial purposes — ever. Your data serves only the purposes described in this Policy.
Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, and objection rights are documented and honoured. Contact our support team at any time to exercise any of your data rights.
We collect only what we actually need. No speculative data collection, no retention beyond necessary periods, and no purposes that conflict with those stated in this Policy.
Every category of personal data we hold has a defined retention period. When the period expires, data is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymised — it is not held indefinitely.
This Policy is written in clear English for Pakistani users. We don't hide important data practices in footnotes. If our practices change materially, we notify you before those changes take effect.
If you have questions about how we handle your personal data, want to exercise a data right, or simply want to understand our practices better, reach out to our support team. You can also explore the rest of our platform for educational gaming content.
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