Privacy Policy

Introduction

Paksot ("we", "us", "our") operates the website accessible at paksot.cam — an English-language online betting and live casino information platform for Pakistani users. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Paksot collects, uses, stores, discloses and protects personal data obtained through your interaction with the Platform.

This Policy applies to all users of the Platform regardless of location. It should be read together with our Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of the Platform more broadly.

By accessing or using the Paksot platform, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy and consent to the data practices described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

Definitions

Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for Personal Data collected through this Platform is the operator of Paksot. For all data-related enquiries, requests or complaints, please contact us using the details provided in Section 17 (Contact Us) of this Policy.

Paksot is committed to processing Personal Data lawfully, fairly and transparently, and to implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, disclosure or destruction.

Data We Collect

Paksot may collect the following categories of Personal Data:

4.1 Data You Provide Directly

• Contact information — name and email address when you submit a general enquiry via our contact channels;
• Correspondence content — the content of messages you send to us, including feedback, questions or complaints;
• Optional preferences — any preferences or settings you indicate when interacting with optional platform features.

4.2 Data Collected Automatically

• Technical data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type and screen resolution;
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on each page, links clicked, referral URL and exit pages;
• Session data — session identifiers and timestamps used to maintain platform functionality;
• Cookie data — data stored in cookies placed on your device, as described in Section 8.

4.3 Data We Do Not Collect

Paksot does not collect the following categories of data:

• Payment card numbers, bank account details or any financial transaction data;
• National identity numbers (e.g., CNIC) or passport numbers;
• Biometric or health data;
• Location data beyond the general geographic region inferred from IP address;
• Social media login credentials or connected social account data.

How Data Is Collected

Personal Data is collected through the following means:

• Direct submission — when you voluntarily provide your name or email address by contacting us with an enquiry;
• Automatic collection — through standard web server logs and first-party analytics tools that record technical and usage data whenever you visit the Platform;
• Cookies — through small data files placed on your device during your visit, as described in Section 8.

Paksot does not purchase Personal Data from third-party data brokers, social media platforms or any other external source.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection legislation requires a legal basis for processing Personal Data, Paksot relies on the following:

How We Use Your Data

Paksot uses the Personal Data we collect for the following purposes:

• Platform operation — to deliver the website to your browser and ensure all features function correctly;
• User communications — to respond to enquiries or feedback submitted via our contact channels. Email addresses provided for this purpose are used solely for correspondence in connection with your enquiry and are not added to any marketing list;
• Analytics and improvement — to understand how users navigate the Platform, identify content that is most useful, diagnose technical issues and improve overall user experience. Analytics data is processed in aggregate or pseudonymised form wherever possible;
• Security — to detect and prevent fraudulent, abusive or unlawful activity targeting the Platform;
• Legal compliance — to meet any obligations under applicable laws, including responding to lawful requests from competent authorities.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Paksot uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support platform functionality and gather anonymised analytics data. We do not use cookies for cross-site behavioural advertising.

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

8.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage, restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of the Platform. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser — consult your browser's help documentation for specific steps.

Paksot does not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels or any cookies that follow your browsing behaviour across other websites.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

Paksot does not sell, rent, lease or otherwise transfer your Personal Data to third parties for their own commercial purposes. We may share Personal Data in the following limited circumstances only:

• Service providers and Data Processors — we may engage trusted third-party providers to assist with platform hosting, server management, analytics and security monitoring. These providers act only as Data Processors under binding contractual terms and are not permitted to use your Personal Data for their own purposes.
• Legal obligations — we may disclose Personal Data when required to do so by a court order, regulatory requirement or other lawful authority request. We will only disclose the minimum data necessary to comply.
• Protection of rights — we may disclose Personal Data where necessary to investigate, prevent or take action against suspected fraudulent activity, abuse of the Platform or other illegal conduct.
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of all or part of Paksot's business, Personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such transfer that materially affects the handling of their Personal Data.

Data Retention

Paksot retains Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention guidelines are as follows:

• Enquiry correspondence — retained for up to 24 months from the date of the last communication, after which it is securely deleted;
• Analytics data — retained in aggregate or anonymised form for up to 26 months, in line with standard analytics practices;
• Server log data — retained for up to 90 days for security and technical diagnostics purposes;
• Cookie data — retained for the duration specified in Section 8.1 above.

On expiry of the applicable retention period, Personal Data is securely deleted or anonymised so that it can no longer be associated with an individual. You may also request earlier deletion of your data as described in Section 12.

Data Security

Paksot implements a range of technical and organisational security measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, unlawful destruction or alteration. These measures include:

• Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) encryption for all data in transit between your browser and the Platform — indicated by the HTTPS prefix and padlock in your browser's address bar;
• Encryption of sensitive stored data at rest using industry-standard algorithms;
• Restricted access controls ensuring that only authorised personnel can access Personal Data, on a need-to-know basis;
• Regular reviews of our security infrastructure and data handling practices;
• Contractual data security obligations imposed on all third-party service providers who handle Personal Data on our behalf.

While Paksot takes data security seriously, no online platform can guarantee absolute security against all potential threats. In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and the applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data held by Paksot. We are committed to honouring these rights without undue delay and without charging a fee in ordinary circumstances.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected] (displayed as plain text only — not a clickable link). We will verify your identity before processing any request and aim to respond within 30 days.

Minors

The Paksot Platform is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years or older, or the higher minimum age required by the relevant operator's license jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under the age of 18.

If we become aware that Personal Data has been collected from a minor without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that data from our records. If you believe a minor has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

Third-Party Platforms & Operators

The Paksot Platform may contain informational references to or contextual descriptions of third-party betting operators, online casino platforms and payment services. This Policy applies only to data collected and processed by Paksot directly. It does not apply to:

• Data collected by third-party betting or casino operators when you register an account, make a deposit or place a wager with them;
• Data collected by payment providers such as Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank or Bank Alfalah when you conduct financial transactions with them — these institutions' own privacy policies govern such data;
• Data collected by any website accessible via any link from the Paksot Platform, even where such links are described informatively in our content.

Paksot strongly advises you to read the privacy policy of any third-party platform before providing them with Personal Data or registering an account. Paksot accepts no responsibility for the data practices of any third party.

Pakistan-Specific Privacy Notes

Paksot's primary audience is Pakistani users located in cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. We are aware that Pakistan's data protection landscape is evolving and that the Personal Data Protection Bill has been under consideration. While Pakistan has not yet enacted comprehensive general data protection legislation equivalent to the GDPR, Paksot applies strong data protection standards as a matter of policy.

Paksot does not claim that online gambling is lawful, licensed or approved by any Pakistani authority, including the Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the State Bank of Pakistan or any provincial body. This Policy does not constitute legal advice. Users in Pakistan are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the Platform and any related activities comply with all applicable local laws, including the Prevention of Gambling Act 1977.

Payment method references on Paksot — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast and Pakistani bank brands — are provided as familiar local context only. None of these providers have endorsed Paksot, and Paksot does not share user data with these institutions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Paksot reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of the Policy. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to draw them to users' attention.

Your continued use of the Platform following the publication of any amended Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend bookmarking this page and checking it periodically if you are a regular visitor to the Platform.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or Paksot's data processing practices — including exercising any of your rights set out in Section 12 — please contact our team using the details below. All contact details are displayed as plain text only and are not clickable links.

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 calendar days. In complex cases we may need up to an additional 60 days, in which case we will notify you of the extended timeline. We will verify your identity before processing any request to access, correct or delete Personal Data.