Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is published by pk234 ("we", "us" or "our"), the operator of the website located at https://pk234.cam/ (the "Site"). pk234 is an independent, English-language information and reference website providing editorial content on online casino games and sports betting for users in Pakistan and the broader region.

We take the privacy of our users seriously. This Policy describes in clear terms what personal data we collect when you visit the Site, the purposes for which that data is processed, how long we retain it and the rights you have in relation to it. We encourage you to read this Policy carefully before using the Site.

By accessing or continuing to use pk234, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site. This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions, which govern your general use of the Site.

2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms carry the meanings set out below:

• "Personal Data" — any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including name, email address, IP address, device identifiers, browsing behaviour and similar data.
• "Processing" — any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, alteration or deletion.
• "Data Controller" — the entity that determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data. For this Site, pk234 is the Data Controller.
• "Data Processor" — a third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller under a data-processing agreement.
• "Cookies" — small text files stored on your device by a website to record browsing preferences, session information and analytics data.
• "User" / "you" — any natural person who accesses or uses the Site.
• "Applicable Privacy Law" — all data protection, privacy and electronic communications legislation applicable to the processing activities described in this Policy, including relevant Pakistani law where applicable.
• "Third-Party Services" — external providers whose tools or services are integrated into or referenced by the Site, including analytics platforms, hosting services and content delivery networks.

3 Data Controller

pk234 acts as the Data Controller in respect of Personal Data collected through the Site. As Data Controller, we are responsible for determining the purposes for which and the means by which your Personal Data is processed.

For any queries, requests or complaints relating to your Personal Data or to this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details provided in Section 16 (Contact Us) of this Policy.

4 Data We Collect

The nature of pk234 as an informational reference site means that we collect a limited and proportionate amount of Personal Data. The categories of data we may collect are described below.

4.1 Data You Provide Directly

Where the Site provides any voluntary contact or feedback mechanism — such as an enquiry form or feedback submission — you may choose to provide us with:

• Your name or preferred display name;
• Your email address;
• The content of any message or enquiry you send to us;
• Your preferred language or city (e.g., Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad) where voluntarily stated.

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. You are not required to submit any Personal Data to access the editorial content on pk234.

4.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical data is collected automatically by our web server and any integrated analytics or performance tools. This may include:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location (country and city level);
• Browser type, version and language settings;
• Device type, operating system and screen resolution;
• Pages visited on the Site, time spent on each page and navigation paths;
• Referring URL — the address of the website you visited immediately before arriving at pk234;
• Date and time of your visit;
• Cookie identifiers and session data (see Section 7).

This automatically collected data is primarily used in aggregate form to understand how users interact with the Site. Where it constitutes Personal Data, it is handled in accordance with this Policy.

4.3 Data We Do Not Collect

pk234 does not collect:

• Financial information such as credit card numbers, bank account details or CNIC/National Identity Card numbers;
• Gambling account credentials or wagering history from any Third-Party Platform;
• Special categories of sensitive data such as health data, biometric data or political opinions;
• Data from children under the age of 18 — see Section 13 for our Children's Privacy provisions.

5 How Data Is Collected

Personal Data may be collected through the following mechanisms:

• Direct submission: When you voluntarily complete and submit a contact or feedback form on the Site;
• Automatic server logging: Your IP address, device information and page-request data are recorded in server access logs when you connect to the Site;
• Analytics tools: We may use third-party web analytics services (such as privacy-respecting analytics platforms) that collect aggregated browsing statistics via JavaScript tags or first-party cookies;
• Cookies and local storage: Small files stored in your browser to retain session preferences and enable site functionality — described in detail in Section 7.

6 Purpose & Legal Basis for Processing

We process Personal Data only for the purposes described below and only where we have a valid basis for doing so:

We do not process your Personal Data for targeted advertising purposes, profiling, automated decision-making or sale to third parties.

7 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

pk234 may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the Site functions correctly and to understand how users interact with our content. The following categories of cookies may be present on the Site:

7.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly required for the session (e.g., session identifiers, load-balancing tokens).

7.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

We may use analytics tools that set cookies to collect aggregate information about how visitors use pk234 — including which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter error messages. This information is used in aggregate form and does not identify individual users. Where consent is required for such cookies under Applicable Privacy Law, we will obtain it before setting them.

7.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to improve your experience on the Site, such as language settings or previously visited sections.

7.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available in the browser's own help documentation.

8 Data Sharing & Disclosure

pk234 does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise transfer your Personal Data to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share limited data with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site — such as web hosting providers, content delivery networks and analytics platforms. These providers act as Data Processors and are contractually obligated to process data only on our instructions and to maintain appropriate security measures.
• Legal obligations: We may disclose Personal Data where required to do so by applicable law, regulation, court order or lawful request from a competent authority. We will, where legally permissible, notify affected users of such requests.
• Protection of rights: We may disclose data where necessary to investigate, prevent or address suspected fraud, security incidents, violations of our Terms & Conditions or threats to the safety of any person.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of all or part of our assets, Personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy.

We do not share your Personal Data with gambling operators, payment providers (including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank or Bank Alfalah) or sports organisations in connection with gambling activity. References to those entities on pk234 are editorial and informational in nature only.

9 Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

• Enquiry and contact data: Retained for up to 24 months from the date of receipt, after which it is securely deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention.
• Server log and IP data: Automatically deleted or anonymised after a rolling period not exceeding 90 days, unless specific data must be retained for security investigations.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymised form for Site performance analysis. Identifiable session-level data is anonymised within 26 months.
• Cookie data: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire as set by their respective expiry dates, typically between 30 days and 24 months.

When Personal Data is no longer required, we apply appropriate deletion or anonymisation procedures to ensure it cannot be reconstructed or re-identified.

10 Data Security

pk234 implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect your Personal Data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS / TLS encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and the Site is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols. You can verify this by checking for the padlock icon in your browser's address bar.
• Access controls: Access to systems that store or process Personal Data is restricted to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• Security monitoring: We monitor access logs for suspicious activity and apply security patches and updates on a regular basis.
• Minimal data collection: We apply the principle of data minimisation — collecting only the data we genuinely need for the purposes described in this Policy.

Notwithstanding the above, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with our legal obligations.

11 International Data Transfers

The Site and some of its third-party service providers may store or process Personal Data in countries outside Pakistan. Where Personal Data is transferred outside your country of residence, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in a manner consistent with this Policy.

Such safeguards may include contractual clauses with service providers that impose data protection obligations consistent with applicable privacy standards, or reliance on other recognised transfer mechanisms. If you would like more information about the safeguards in place for any specific transfer, please contact us using the details in Section 16.

12 Your Rights as a Data Subject

Subject to Applicable Privacy Law and the specific circumstances of your request, you may have the following rights in relation to your Personal Data held by pk234. We have summarised these rights below:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 16. We will respond to all valid requests within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days from receipt of a sufficiently clear request. We may require you to verify your identity before processing a request to protect against unauthorised access to your data.

Please note that some rights are qualified and may not apply in all circumstances. Where we are unable to fulfil a request, we will explain why in our response.

13 Children's Privacy

pk234 is an adults-only website. Our content relates to online casino games and sports betting and is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and above — or the higher minimum age required by the operator or licence jurisdiction applicable in your region. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from any person under the age of 18.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete that data from our systems. If you believe that a minor has submitted Personal Data to pk234, please contact us immediately at the address provided in Section 16.

14 Third-Party Links & External Sites

pk234 editorial content may include references to, or contextual descriptions of, Third-Party Platforms — such as online casinos, sportsbooks and payment providers. These references are included for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements or recommendations.

pk234 has no control over the content, privacy practices or data-handling procedures of any external website or platform. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of Third-Party Platforms. When you navigate away from pk234 to any external site or platform, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party platform before providing them with any Personal Data.

15 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update, amend or replace this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law or the way in which we operate the Site. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date displayed at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide a more prominent notice on the Site.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically. If you disagree with any changes to this Policy, you should discontinue your use of the Site.

The version of this Privacy Policy bearing the date displayed at the top of this page constitutes the current, authoritative version. Previous versions are not binding.

16 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or to the processing of your Personal Data by pk234, please contact our editorial and data enquiries team. We endeavour to respond to all privacy-related communications within a reasonable period and in the language of your choice (English or Urdu).

Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of your enquiry and provide a clear description of your request together with sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity. We will not process requests where we are unable to establish the identity of the requester to a reasonable level of confidence.

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy-related complaint, you may have the right to escalate your complaint to a relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.