Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is published by 999ar ("999ar", "we", "us" or "our"), the operator of the English-language online gambling information platform located at https://999ar.cam. 999ar is an information and editorial resource serving Pakistani users — we do not operate a gambling platform, accept deposits or hold player funds.

This Policy sets out in clear, transparent terms how 999ar collects, stores, processes, shares and protects any personal data relating to individuals ("you", "the User") who access or use our website. It also describes the rights available to you with respect to your personal data and how to exercise those rights.

By continuing to access or use the 999ar platform after this Policy has been made available to you, you acknowledge that you have read and understood its terms. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the platform immediately.

The following terms carry the meanings given below throughout this Policy:

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected via the 999ar Platform is the operator of 999ar. Enquiries relating to data control and this Policy should be directed to:

999ar collects only the minimum data required to operate and improve the Platform. The categories of data we may collect are set out in the table below:

999ar does not collect financial data, payment card numbers, bank account details, CNIC numbers or gambling-transaction records. We are not a gambling operator and have no mechanism for receiving such data.

Personal data is collected through the following means:

• Automatic collection via web server: When you visit the Platform, our server automatically logs standard technical data including your IP address, browser information and pages accessed. This is standard practice for all websites.
• Analytics tools: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) in anonymised or aggregated form to understand overall traffic patterns. Where such tools are in use, they are configured to minimise personal data collection — for example, by enabling IP anonymisation.
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain session functionality and, where enabled, analytics. See Section 8 for full cookie details and how to manage them.
• Voluntary contact: If you contact 999ar via email at [email protected], we collect the name, email address and any information you choose to include in your message.

We do not purchase, rent or otherwise acquire personal data from third-party data brokers.

Where data protection law requires us to identify a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following:

• Legitimate interests: Processing of technical log data and anonymised analytics data is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional and continuously improved information platform. This interest does not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of users.
• Consent: Where non-essential cookies are used, we rely on your consent as expressed through your cookie preferences. You may withdraw this consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
• Contract performance: Where you contact us with an enquiry, processing your communication data is necessary to respond to your request.
• Legal obligation: We may process personal data to the extent required to comply with applicable legal obligations, including retention requirements or law enforcement requests made through proper legal channels.

999ar uses personal data only for the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:

• To operate, maintain and improve the Platform and its editorial content;
• To monitor and ensure the security of the Platform against unauthorised access, scraping, denial-of-service attacks and similar threats;
• To understand aggregate user behaviour — for example, which guides Pakistani users from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities find most useful — in order to improve content relevance;
• To respond to enquiries submitted to [email protected];
• To comply with applicable legal obligations where required;
• To diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting Platform performance.

We do not use your personal data to serve personalised advertisements, build individual user profiles, make automated decisions that affect you, or conduct any form of direct marketing communication without your explicit prior consent.

999ar uses cookies and similar technologies to support Platform functionality and gather anonymised analytics data. The types of cookies we use are described below:

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Instructions for managing cookies are available in the help documentation of all major browsers.

999ar does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise commercially transfer your personal data to any third party. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share limited technical data with trusted third-party service providers — such as web hosting providers or analytics platforms — who process data on our behalf and under our instructions. These providers are contractually required to handle data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose personal data if required to do so by applicable law, regulation, court order or legitimate request from a competent law enforcement authority — and only to the extent required by such obligation.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, personal data held by 999ar may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to equivalent data protection commitments.
• With your explicit consent: We may share data in other circumstances if you have provided clear, informed consent to a specific disclosure.

For the avoidance of doubt: personal data collected by 999ar is not shared with third-party gambling operators, payment providers (including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank or Bank Alfalah) or any other commercial entity for marketing or gambling purposes.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention practices are as follows:

• Server log data: Retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, then deleted or permanently anonymised.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised — retained for up to 24 months in anonymised form to identify long-term content trends.
• Support correspondence: Email communications with [email protected] are retained for up to 12 months from the date of the last exchange, after which they are deleted unless a legal obligation requires longer retention.
• Cookie data: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent analytics cookies typically expire within 12 months unless renewed by a return visit.

When data is no longer required, we delete it securely or irreversibly anonymise it so that it can no longer be associated with any individual.

999ar implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and the Platform;
• Access controls limiting server and data access to authorised personnel only;
• Regular security reviews of Platform infrastructure and software dependencies;
• Use of reputable, security-conscious hosting and infrastructure providers.

While we take data security seriously, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely risk-free. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we commit to notifying affected users and relevant authorities promptly in the event of a data breach that poses a risk to individual rights and freedoms, in accordance with applicable law.

Depending on the data protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to personal data that 999ar holds about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request".

We will respond to data rights requests within 30 days of receipt. Where a request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days, in which case we will inform you of the extension and the reasons for it. Requests are handled free of charge unless manifestly unfounded or excessive.

The 999ar Platform is intended for adults aged 18 years or above, or the higher minimum age required by the User's jurisdiction or any gambling operator's licence conditions. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has accessed the Platform and provided personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take prompt steps to delete any such data upon verification.

We encourage parents and guardians to use appropriate parental controls and filtering software to prevent minors from accessing gambling-related information platforms.

The 999ar Platform may contain references to, and contextual descriptions of, third-party gambling operators and services. These third-party operators are independent entities governed by their own privacy policies. 999ar has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party operator referenced on this Platform.

If you choose to visit a third-party operator's website or register an account with them, you do so under that operator's own terms and privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy documentation of any operator before providing your personal data to them.

Similarly, where 999ar uses third-party analytics or infrastructure services (such as CDN providers for Bootstrap, icon fonts or similar), those providers operate under their own privacy and data processing terms. Our use of such services is configured to minimise personal data transfer — for example, by using anonymised analytics and not passing user-identifiable information to CDN providers.

999ar serves a primarily Pakistani audience — including users based in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and other cities across the country. We are aware that Pakistan does not currently have a comprehensive, standalone data protection statute equivalent to the EU's GDPR or the UK's UKGDPR, though legislative developments in this area are ongoing.

We commit to handling personal data of Pakistani users with the same standard of care and transparency that we would apply under internationally recognised data protection principles — regardless of whether a specific legal obligation exists under current Pakistani law.

Nothing in this Policy constitutes legal advice regarding Pakistan's data protection landscape. If you have specific concerns about your data rights under Pakistani law, we encourage you to seek independent legal guidance.

999ar reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law, or Platform functionality. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the date of the most recent revision.

Where changes are material — for example, where we introduce a new category of data collection or a new type of third-party sharing — we will endeavour to bring the change to your attention through a prominent notice on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform following any update to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any material change, you should discontinue use of the Platform.

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the personal data 999ar holds about you, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all privacy-related enquiries as promptly as possible and within the 30-day window described in Section 12.

For matters related to responsible gambling rather than data privacy, please visit our Responsible Gambling page for relevant guidance and resources.