Privacy Policy — pk1974

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to the website located at https://pk1974.cam (the "Platform") and is issued by pk1974 ("pk1974", "we", "us" or "our"). This Policy governs the collection, processing, storage, use and protection of personal data and other information relating to individuals who access or interact with the Platform ("Users", "you" or "your").

pk1974 is an English-language informational platform providing betting guides, odds explanations and responsible gambling resources for users primarily based in Pakistan. We are not a gambling operator and we do not accept deposits, process payments or operate any gaming or betting service. This Policy therefore concerns data collected in the context of users browsing an information website, not a transactional gambling platform.

By accessing and using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described herein. If you do not consent to these practices, please discontinue your use of the Platform.

In this Privacy Policy, the following terms have the meanings set out below:

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including but not limited to names, email addresses, IP addresses, device identifiers and location data.
• "Processing" means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data, including collection, recording, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure or deletion.
• "Data Controller" means pk1974, the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data collected via the Platform.
• "Data Processor" means any third-party service provider that processes Personal Data on behalf of pk1974, in accordance with our instructions and this Policy.
• "Cookies" means small text files placed on a User's device by a website, used to store session information, user preferences and anonymous analytics data.
• "Analytics Data" means aggregated, anonymised statistical information about Platform usage patterns, page views, session durations and traffic sources, which does not identify individual Users.
• "Third-Party Operator" means a third-party gambling operator, casino or sportsbook referenced in informational content on the Platform. pk1974 is not a Third-Party Operator.
• "Applicable Law" means laws and regulations applicable to the processing of personal data in the relevant jurisdiction, including any data protection frameworks applicable to the User's location.

3.1 Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you access the Platform, our servers and analytics systems may automatically collect certain technical data as part of normal website operation. This data is collected passively and does not require you to take any action. It includes:

• IP address (used for geolocation at country/city level and security purposes);
• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari on Android or iOS);
• Operating system and device type;
• Pages visited on the Platform and the order in which they were visited;
• Date and time of access;
• Referring URL (the website you came from before reaching pk1974);
• Session duration and bounce rate information.

3.2 Contact-Initiated Data

If you contact pk1974 voluntarily — for example by sending an email to [email protected] — we will collect and store the information you provide in that communication, including your name (if given), email address and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry.

3.3 Data We Do Not Collect

pk1974 does not collect, and explicitly does not seek to collect, the following categories of data:

• Financial information, payment card data, bank account details or PKR transaction records;
• National Identity Card (CNIC) numbers or Pakistani passport details;
• Gambling account credentials, betting history or wagering activity;
• Sensitive personal data including health information, biometric data or political opinions;
• Location data beyond the country/city-level inferences derived from IP addresses.

3.4 Data Collected via Third-Party Services

The Platform may use third-party analytics tools (such as privacy-respecting web analytics services) to help us understand aggregate Platform usage. These tools may collect anonymised data using cookies or similar technologies. Please see Section 7 (Cookies & Tracking) for more information.

pk1974 uses the data described in Section 3 for the following specific purposes:

pk1974 does not use your data for automated decision-making, profiling, targeted advertising or any purpose beyond those listed above. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly requested to receive such communications (which currently we do not offer).

5.1   Where applicable data protection law requires pk1974 to identify a legal basis for processing Personal Data, we rely on the following grounds:

• Legitimate Interests: Processing technical usage data to maintain, improve and secure the Platform represents a legitimate interest of pk1974 that does not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of Users.
• Consent: Where we deploy non-essential cookies or analytics tools that are not strictly necessary for Platform operation, we will seek your consent where required by applicable law prior to deployment.
• Contract Performance: Where you initiate contact with pk1974 and we respond to your enquiry, processing your contact details is necessary to fulfil our response to you.
• Legal Obligation: We may be required to retain or disclose certain data to comply with applicable law, regulation or lawful orders from competent authorities.

5.2   pk1974 does not claim to be regulated by Pakistani data protection authorities. Where Users are located in Pakistan, we acknowledge that data privacy frameworks continue to evolve in Pakistan and we commit to applying reasonable international privacy standards in our processing activities.

6.1   No Sale of Data. pk1974 does not sell, rent, license or otherwise transfer your Personal Data to third parties for commercial gain.

6.2   Service Providers. pk1974 may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform, including:

• Web hosting and infrastructure providers (for server operation and content delivery);
• Web analytics providers (for aggregated, anonymised usage statistics);
• Email service providers (for processing support correspondence).

All such providers are contractually required to process data solely on our instructions, to maintain appropriate security standards and not to use your data for their own independent purposes.

6.3   Legal Disclosure. pk1974 may disclose Personal Data where required to do so by applicable law, regulation, court order or lawful request from a competent governmental or regulatory authority. We will, where legally permissible, notify you of any such request.

6.4   Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of assets affecting pk1974, Personal Data may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to at least equivalent privacy protections as those described in this Policy.

6.5   Payment Providers — Contextual Mentions Only. References to payment providers familiar to Pakistani users — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank and Bank Alfalah — appear in our informational content for contextual purposes only. pk1974 does not share data with these providers and has no commercial relationship with them. These references do not constitute an endorsement by or affiliation with any such provider.

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide website operators with basic usage information. Cookies do not themselves contain your name, email address or payment details.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

7.3 Cookies We Do Not Use

pk1974 does not deploy the following types of cookies or tracking technologies:

• Behavioural advertising or retargeting cookies;
• Third-party social media tracking pixels;
• Cross-site tracking scripts designed to build user profiles across multiple websites;
• Session recording or heatmap scripts that capture individual keystroke or mouse-movement data.

7.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies or be notified when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Platform.

For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers used by Pakistani users — including Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS and desktop browsers — please consult your browser's help documentation.

8.1   pk1974 retains Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law.

8.2   The following indicative retention periods apply:

• Server access logs and IP data: Retained for up to 90 days for security and fraud-prevention purposes, then deleted or anonymised.
• Support correspondence (emails): Retained for up to 12 months from the date of the last communication in a thread, then deleted unless a legal obligation requires longer retention.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymised form for up to 24 months to support Platform improvement analysis.
• Cookie data: Retained in accordance with the cookie persistence periods outlined in Section 7.2.

8.3   Where Personal Data is no longer required, pk1974 will securely delete or anonymise it in a manner that prevents recovery or reconstruction.

9.1   pk1974 applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access. These measures include:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers;
• Access controls ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to personal data;
• Regular review of our security practices and infrastructure;
• Use of reputable hosting providers with industry-standard physical and logical security controls.

9.2   Despite the above measures, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. pk1974 cannot warrant absolute security and Users should be aware of this inherent limitation.

9.3   In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of Users, pk1974 will take prompt steps to contain the breach, assess its impact and notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

10.1   Subject to applicable law, Users have the following rights with respect to their Personal Data held by pk1974:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of any Personal Data we hold about you and information about how it is being processed.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your Personal Data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances, for example while we verify the accuracy of data you dispute.
• Right to Data Portability: Where technically feasible and applicable, you may request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests where you believe your individual circumstances override those interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

10.2   To exercise any of the above rights, please contact pk1974 at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

10.3   Please note that, given the limited nature of the data pk1974 collects (primarily anonymised technical data and voluntary contact correspondence), many of the above rights may have limited practical application to your use of the Platform.

11.1   pk1974 is primarily designed to serve users located in Pakistan — including cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. We recognise that Pakistan's data privacy regulatory framework is developing and that formal data protection legislation may apply to our activities in the future.

11.2   pk1974 does not claim to be registered with, or regulated by, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) or any other Pakistani regulatory body in the context of data protection.

11.3   Pakistani users are advised that their data, when transmitted over the internet, may pass through international network infrastructure and may be processed by servers located outside of Pakistan. By using the Platform, you acknowledge this possibility.

11.4   References on the Platform to Pakistani payment providers — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank and Bank Alfalah — are made for informational and contextual purposes only. pk1974 does not share user data with any of these organisations and has no data-processing relationship with them.

12.1   The Platform is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and above, or the higher minimum age required by the applicable operator's license jurisdiction. pk1974 does not knowingly collect or process Personal Data from individuals under the age of 18.

12.2   If pk1974 becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected Personal Data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that data from our systems.

12.3   Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor the online activities of minors in their care and to use appropriate parental control tools to restrict access to gambling-related content.

13.1   pk1974 reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law or the nature of the Platform's services. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made.

13.2   Material changes to this Policy — those that significantly affect how we collect, use or share your Personal Data — will be communicated via a prominent notice on the Platform for a reasonable period prior to taking effect.

13.3   Your continued use of the Platform following publication of any amended Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the amended Policy, you must discontinue your use of the Platform.

13.4   We recommend that you review this Policy periodically to remain informed of our current data practices. We will maintain an accessible version of this Policy on the Platform at all times.

14.1   If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way pk1974 handles your Personal Data, please contact our team using the details below. All privacy-related communications should be submitted in English.

14.2   We aim to acknowledge all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days and to provide a substantive response within 30 calendar days. Complex requests may require additional time, in which case we will notify you of the expected timeline.

14.3   Please note that pk1974 cannot intervene in data disputes involving third-party gambling operators. If your concern relates to data held by an operator whose platform you found through pk1974, you must contact that operator directly using their own privacy or data protection contact channels.