Last Updated: June 2025

q98com Privacy Policy — Your Data, Protected

At q98com, we take privacy seriously. This page explains exactly what personal information we collect when you use our platform, why we collect it, how we protect it and what rights you have over your own data. Reading this will take about five minutes and is genuinely worth your time.

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Privacy at a Glance

How q98com Protects Your Privacy

Six things q98com does to make sure your personal information is handled responsibly. These summaries don't replace the full policy below — but they give you the key points upfront.

End-to-End Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and q98com is encrypted using 256-bit SSL/TLS. This applies to every login, every deposit, every form submission and every support chat — your data is never sent in plain text across any connection.

We Never Sell Your Data

q98com does not sell, rent or share your personal data with third-party advertisers or data brokers — ever. The only parties who receive your data are those directly involved in operating your account, such as payment processors and identity verification services, and only to the minimum extent required.

Payment Data Security

q98com does not store full card numbers, CVV codes or Easypaisa/JazzCash PINs on its own servers. Payment processing runs through PCI-DSS compliant gateways. q98com only retains tokenised references necessary to identify transaction history within your account.

Your Rights Are Real

You have the right to request a copy of your data, correct inaccuracies, ask us to delete your data and withdraw consent for optional data uses at any time. These are not hidden options buried in a help article — you can exercise them by contacting q98com's support team directly.

Clear Data Retention Rules

q98com keeps your data only for as long as it is needed — either to operate your account, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Once those purposes expire, your data is either deleted or irreversibly anonymised. Retention periods are detailed in this policy.

Transparent Communication

If anything significant changes about how q98com handles your data, you will be notified before the change takes effect — via your registered email address or an in-platform notification. There are no silent policy updates that take effect without your awareness.

What We Collect

Categories of Personal Data q98com Collects

q98com collects the minimum data necessary to operate your account and comply with legal obligations. Here's a breakdown of each category.

Identity Data
  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • CNIC or passport number (KYC)
  • Gender (optional)
Contact Data
  • Registered mobile number
  • Email address
  • Residential address (KYC)
Financial Data
  • Deposit and withdrawal history
  • Payment method tokens (not raw card/wallet data)
  • Transaction amounts in PKR
  • Bonus and wagering history
Gaming Activity Data
  • Games played and bet amounts
  • Session durations
  • Win/loss records
  • Self-exclusion and limit history
Technical Data
  • IP address
  • Device type and browser
  • Operating system
  • Login timestamps
Communications Data
  • Support chat transcripts
  • Email correspondence
  • Complaint and dispute records
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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how q98com (referred to as "we", "us" or "q98com") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects your personal information when you use the q98com platform at https://q98com.ws. It also sets out your rights in relation to that information and how to exercise them.

By registering on q98com, making a deposit, placing a bet or otherwise using our platform, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with how we handle personal data as described here, you should not use q98com.

Plain language commitment: This policy is written to be understood by everyday users, not only by lawyers. If any section is unclear, please contact our support team and we will explain it plainly.

2. Who We Are

q98com operates an online gaming platform designed for Pakistani players, offering games including Teen Patti, Live Casino, Poker, Fishing Games and Crash Games. All accounts operate in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) and support local payment methods including Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay, bank IBFT and Visa/Mastercard cards issued by Pakistani banks.

For any queries about this Privacy Policy or about how q98com handles your personal data, you can contact us at support@q98com.ws. Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you register on q98com, you provide us with identity and contact information including your full name, date of birth, mobile number and email address. This is the minimum we need to create and operate your account. During identity verification (KYC), you may be asked to provide a CNIC, passport or driving licence number along with a residential address.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you use q98com, we automatically collect certain technical information from your device and browser. This includes your IP address, device type, browser version, operating system, session times and pages visited. This data helps us maintain platform security, detect fraud and understand how players use q98com so we can improve it.

3.3 Transaction and Gaming Data

All deposits, withdrawals, bets, game results, bonus claims and account balance changes are recorded. This data is essential for operating your account correctly, resolving disputes, meeting anti-money-laundering obligations and identifying potential problem gaming patterns so we can offer responsible gaming support where appropriate.

3.4 Data from Third Parties

q98com may receive limited identity verification information from third-party KYC service providers to confirm that the documents you submit are genuine. We may also receive fraud risk scores from payment processors to protect against fraudulent deposits and withdrawals. We do not purchase or receive personal data from data brokers or advertising networks.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

q98com uses your personal data for the following purposes, and only for those purposes:

  • Account operation: To create and manage your q98com account, verify your identity and process your deposits and withdrawals in PKR.
  • Game delivery: To operate the games you play, record results, calculate winnings and credit your account correctly.
  • Fraud prevention and security: To detect and prevent fraud, money laundering, multi-accounting and other prohibited activities. This includes comparing your registration data against known fraud patterns and flagging unusual transaction behaviour for manual review.
  • Legal and regulatory compliance: To meet anti-money-laundering, know-your-customer and other legal obligations applicable to gaming and financial services operations.
  • Customer support: To respond to your queries, investigate complaints and resolve disputes. Support communications are logged for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
  • Responsible gaming: To monitor gaming activity for patterns that may indicate a player is at risk and to operate deposit limits, self-exclusion and other player protection tools.
  • Communications: To send you transactional messages including deposit confirmations, withdrawal notifications and security alerts. With your consent, we may also send promotional communications about bonuses and new features on q98com — you can opt out of these at any time.
  • Platform improvement: To analyse how q98com is used in aggregate — not at an individual level — to improve game performance, navigation and the overall player experience.
We do not use your data to build advertising profiles or target you with third-party advertising. Any marketing messages you receive from q98com relate solely to q98com's own promotions and services.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

q98com processes your personal data on the following legal grounds depending on the purpose involved:

  • Contract performance: Processing your identity, contact and financial data is necessary to create and operate your q98com account and fulfil our obligations to you as a player.
  • Legal obligation: Anti-money-laundering checks, identity verification and transaction record-keeping are required by applicable law regardless of your preferences.
  • Legitimate interests: Fraud detection, platform security and responsible gaming monitoring are carried out on the basis of q98com's legitimate interests in operating a safe and compliant platform.
  • Consent: Where q98com sends optional marketing messages about promotions, this is done only with your consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting support or unsubscribing via the link in any marketing email.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

q98com shares your personal data only with the categories of third parties listed below, and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:

  • Payment processors: Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay and bank payment gateway providers receive your payment account identifier and transaction amount to process deposits and withdrawals. They do not receive your gaming history or any data beyond what is necessary to process the payment.
  • Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC services receive your submitted identity documents to verify their authenticity. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for any purpose beyond the verification service.
  • Fraud and risk platforms: Fraud scoring services receive limited technical data — primarily IP address and device fingerprint — to assess transaction risk. They do not receive your identity documents or gaming history.
  • Regulatory and law enforcement authorities: q98com is required to report certain financial transactions and may be required to disclose account information in response to valid legal demands from relevant authorities. q98com will notify you of any such disclosure to the extent permitted by law.
  • Professional advisers: Solicitors, accountants and auditors who require access to specific records in the course of providing professional services to q98com. All such parties are bound by professional confidentiality obligations.
No advertising data sharing: q98com does not share your personal data with social media platforms, advertising networks, data brokers or any party for the purpose of targeted advertising — either for q98com's own advertising or for third parties.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

q98com uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform, maintain session security and understand how players use the site. Here is a breakdown of the cookies q98com uses:

q98com does not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can manage preference and analytics cookies by contacting q98com's support team — note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to the platform.

8. Data Security

q98com applies a layered approach to data security, combining technical, procedural and physical controls to protect your personal information. Key security measures include the following:

  • All data in transit is encrypted using 256-bit TLS. All stored personal data is encrypted at rest using AES-256.
  • Access to personal data within q98com is restricted to staff with a legitimate operational need. Access rights are reviewed regularly and revoked when no longer required.
  • Payment data is processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways. q98com does not store full card numbers, CVV codes or mobile wallet PINs.
  • Penetration testing and security audits are conducted regularly by independent specialists.
  • All staff with access to personal data undergo data privacy training as part of onboarding and annually thereafter.

Despite these measures, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security. If you become aware of any suspicious activity on your q98com account, please contact our support team immediately so we can investigate and take protective action.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

q98com retains personal data only for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected. The general retention principles are as follows:

  • Active account data: Retained for as long as your account is active on q98com.
  • Closed account data: Identity and transaction records are retained for a minimum of five years from account closure to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations.
  • Support communications: Retained for two years from the date of the interaction, or longer if related to an unresolved dispute.
  • Technical logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes, then deleted.
  • Marketing consent records: Retained for the duration of your consent, or until withdrawal of consent plus one year to evidence compliance.

After the applicable retention period, data is either permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymised so that it cannot be linked back to any individual.

10. Your Privacy Rights

As a q98com player, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact our support team at support@q98com.ws. We will respond within 30 days:

Right of Access

Request a copy of all personal data q98com holds about you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Right to Rectification

Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you. We will action corrections promptly.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for us to hold it. Note that legal retention obligations may limit this right for certain data categories.

Right to Restrict Processing

Ask us to stop using your data for specific purposes while a dispute or correction request is being processed.

Right to Data Portability

Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider where technically feasible.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for optional data processing — such as marketing emails — at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

11. Children and Underage Users

q98com's platform is strictly for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has created an account on q98com using false age information, please contact our support team immediately at support@q98com.ws. We will close the account, void any transactions and delete the associated personal data as soon as the matter is confirmed.

q98com operates age verification as a standard part of the account registration and KYC process to minimise the risk of underage access. If there is any doubt about a player's age during this process, the account will be suspended pending verification.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

q98com may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, changes in applicable law or improvements to our data practices. Where changes are material — for example, changes to what data we collect, how we use it or who we share it with — we will notify you by email to your registered address and/or by an in-platform notification at least 14 days before the changes take effect.

The date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last updated. For minor clarifications that do not change the substance of the policy, we may update the page without individual notification but will update the revision date.

Your continued use of q98com after the effective date of any updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If you disagree with any material change, you have the right to close your account before the change takes effect.

13. How to Contact Us About Privacy

For any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how q98com handles your personal data, please get in touch with us through one of the following channels:

  • Live chat: Available 24/7 from within your q98com account dashboard — this is the fastest option for most queries.
  • Email: support@q98com.ws — for detailed or sensitive privacy requests, email gives you a written record of the interaction.

q98com will acknowledge privacy requests within 24 hours and provide a substantive response within 30 days. For complex requests, we may need to request additional information from you to verify your identity before proceeding — this is a standard security measure to ensure your data is only shared with or acted upon at the direction of the legitimate account holder.

If you are unsatisfied with our response to a privacy request, you have the right to escalate the matter to the relevant data protection authority or an independent dispute resolution body. Our support team can provide contact details for the appropriate authority upon request.
Step by Step

How to Submit a Privacy Request to q98com

Making a data access, correction or deletion request is straightforward. Here's what to expect.

1
Contact q98com Support

Email support@q98com.ws or open a live chat session from your account dashboard. State clearly what type of request you're making — access, correction, deletion, portability, etc.

2
Identity Verification

To protect your data, q98com will verify your identity before acting on the request. This typically involves confirming details already on your account — we won't ask you for anything you haven't already provided.

3
Request Acknowledged

You'll receive written acknowledgement of your request within 24 hours, along with a reference number. Keep this reference for any follow-up queries.

4
Processing and Response

q98com will complete the request within 30 days. For complex requests, we may notify you of an extension up to 60 days — we'll explain why in that notification.

5
Outcome Delivered

Your data package, confirmation of correction or deletion confirmation is sent to your registered email address. All privacy request outcomes are documented and retained for compliance purposes.

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Common Questions

Privacy FAQ for q98com Players

No. q98com does not share your personal data with any other gaming or betting platform. The only third parties that receive your data are those directly involved in operating your q98com account — payment processors like Easypaisa and JazzCash for transaction processing, identity verification services for KYC, and fraud risk platforms for security scoring. None of these parties receive your full gaming or account history, and none of them are other gaming sites.

You can request account closure and deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting support. However, some data cannot be immediately deleted because q98com is required by anti-money-laundering regulations to retain identity and transaction records for a minimum of five years from account closure. After that retention period, all retained data is permanently deleted. When you request closure, q98com will tell you exactly which data categories are subject to legal retention and for how long.

In the event of a business sale, merger or acquisition, player personal data would be considered a business asset and would transfer to the new owner. However, q98com would notify all affected players in advance of any such transfer — via registered email — and the new owner would be bound to honour this Privacy Policy or provide notice of any changes they intend to make. You would retain the right to request deletion of your data rather than have it transfer, subject to legal retention obligations.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any q98com marketing email, or by contacting support directly and asking to be removed from the marketing list. Your opt-out will be processed within 48 hours. Note that stopping marketing emails will not stop transactional messages — you will still receive important account notifications such as deposit confirmations, withdrawal alerts and security messages, as these are essential to operating your account.

q98com stores a tokenised reference to your payment account — essentially an anonymised identifier — so that your withdrawal can be routed to the correct destination. Your full mobile wallet number is processed by the payment gateway (Easypaisa, JazzCash, etc.) directly and is not stored on q98com's servers in full form. Your wallet PIN is never transmitted to or stored by q98com under any circumstances.
Related Policies

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside q98com's Terms and Conditions, which govern the full scope of your agreement with q98com, and the Responsible Gaming page, which explains how q98com uses your gaming activity data to provide player protection tools. For any privacy-related questions, contact support@q98com.ws or use the live chat on your account dashboard.

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