Privacy Policy

Introduction

sotpk ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at sotpk.cam as an English-language online gaming information resource serving Pakistani users. We take the privacy of our users seriously and are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection principles.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes the types of information sotpk may collect from you when you visit sotpk.cam, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your data. This Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site regardless of their location.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions, which govern the overall use of the Site and are incorporated by reference.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including but not limited to name, email address, IP address, device identifiers and browsing behaviour.
• "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, recording, storage, adaptation, retrieval, use, disclosure or erasure.
• "Data Controller" means sotpk, the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data collected via the Site.
• "Data Processor" means any third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of sotpk in accordance with documented instructions, such as analytics service providers or hosting companies.
• "Cookies" means small text files placed on a user's device by a website to store information about browsing preferences, session state or usage patterns.
• "User" means any individual who visits, browses or interacts with the Site.
• "Site" means the website located at sotpk.cam including all pages, subpages and content.
• "Third Party" means any natural or legal person other than the User, sotpk and authorised Data Processors.

Data We Collect

sotpk operates as a purely informational website and does not require user registration, account creation, financial credentials or any similar data submission to access content. The data we may collect is therefore limited to the following categories:

3.1 — Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you visit sotpk.cam, our servers and analytics tools may automatically record:

3.2 — Voluntarily Submitted Data

If you contact sotpk directly via our contact email address — for example, to submit a general enquiry or report a content issue — we may receive and retain your email address and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not used for marketing or profiling purposes.

3.3 — Data We Do Not Collect

sotpk does not collect and does not request:

• Gambling account usernames or passwords;
• Payment card details, bank account numbers or wallet credentials;
• National Identity Card (CNIC) numbers or passport details;
• Financial transaction data or betting histories;
• Sensitive personal data such as racial origin, health data or biometric identifiers.

How We Collect Data

4.1 — Automatic Collection via Server Logs

Standard web server log files automatically capture technical data (IP address, browser type, pages accessed) whenever a request is made to our server. This is a routine function of web hosting and does not require any action on your part.

4.2 — Analytics Tools

sotpk may use web analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how users interact with the Site. These tools operate via JavaScript snippets embedded in site pages and may use cookies to track sessions. We use this data only to improve content structure, page performance and user experience. Analytics data is not used to personally identify individual users.

4.3 — Cookies

Cookies are placed on your device when you visit sotpk.cam. Details of the types of cookies used, their purpose and how to manage them are set out in Section 7 of this Policy.

4.4 — Direct Communication

If you send an email to our contact address, we receive your email address and message content. We do not subscribe you to any mailing list or use your email for any purpose other than responding to your specific enquiry.

Purpose of Data Processing

sotpk processes data for the following specific and limited purposes:

• Site Operation: To deliver web pages, serve content correctly and ensure the Site functions as intended across devices and browsers used by Pakistani users;
• Analytics & Improvement: To understand which content is useful to our audience — including players in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar — and to improve page structure and user experience;
• Security: To detect, prevent and respond to technical attacks, bot traffic, fraud and other security incidents affecting the Site;
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, respond to valid regulatory or law enforcement requests, and enforce our Terms & Conditions;
• Enquiry Handling: To respond to messages received via our contact email address.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection principles require a legal basis for processing Personal Data, sotpk relies on the following:

• Legitimate Interests: The processing of technical and analytics data is necessary for the legitimate interests of sotpk in operating, maintaining and improving a functional, secure website — provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests;
• Consent: Where cookies requiring consent are used, we rely on your consent as indicated by your continued use of the Site and your browser cookie settings;
• Legal Obligation: Where we process data to comply with a legal obligation, such as responding to a lawful regulatory or court order;
• Contractual Necessity: Where you contact us directly, processing your email address is necessary to respond to your request.

sotpk does not process Personal Data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on Users.

Cookies Policy

7.1 — What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They enable the website to remember your actions or preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re-entering information each time you return.

7.2 — Types of Cookies We Use

7.3 — Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete and block cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Site. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available in those browsers' help documentation.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

8.1 — We Do Not Sell Your Data

sotpk does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise commercially exploit Personal Data to any third party. Your data is not a commercial product for us.

8.2 — Authorised Service Providers

We may share limited technical data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site. These may include:

• Web hosting and infrastructure providers;
• Web analytics platforms (receiving anonymised, aggregated usage data);
• Content delivery network (CDN) operators;
• Security and fraud-detection services.

All third-party processors are bound by contractual obligations to handle data securely, use it only for the purpose specified, and not disclose it to further parties without authorisation.

8.3 — Legal Disclosure

We may disclose data where required to do so by applicable law, court order, regulatory authority or law enforcement agency with proper jurisdiction. We will only comply with such requests to the minimum extent necessary and where legally obliged.

8.4 — Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of assets involving sotpk, Personal Data held by us may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to equivalent data protection obligations.

Data Retention

sotpk retains Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

• Server log data (including IP addresses) is typically retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes, after which it is deleted or anonymised;
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form and is not subject to a fixed deletion schedule since it cannot identify individual users;
• Email correspondence is retained for the period necessary to resolve the relevant enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter, typically not exceeding 12 months;
• Cookie data is retained in accordance with the individual cookie's expiry settings as described in Section 7.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised so that it can no longer be attributed to any identifiable individual.

Data Security

sotpk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration or disclosure. These measures include but are not limited to:

• HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and the Site;
• Restricted access to server environments and data logs;
• Regular review of security configurations and hosting environments;
• Contractual security obligations imposed on all third-party data processors.

User Rights & Data Subject Requests

Depending on the data protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction, you may have some or all of the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 16. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request. Where requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee or decline to act.

Children's Privacy

sotpk is not directed at children. The Site contains information relating to online gambling, which is an activity restricted to adults aged 18 years or older (or the higher minimum age required by the relevant operator or 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 person under 18 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that data as promptly as possible. If you believe a minor has provided Personal Data to sotpk, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

sotpk may reference third-party platforms, operators, payment services or other external entities within its Content. Where such references appear, they are for editorial and informational context only. sotpk does not embed live third-party widgets, payment processing tools or gambling platform interfaces on this Site.

References to payment brand names — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank and Bank Alfalah — appear in sotpk content as contextual references familiar to Pakistani users. These entities are separate data controllers operating their own privacy policies. Their mention on sotpk does not create any data-sharing relationship between sotpk and those providers.

sotpk does not use CDN-loaded external scripts that track users across other websites for advertising purposes. Third-party libraries used on this Site (such as Bootstrap and Google Fonts) are loaded from public CDNs for performance reasons and are governed by their respective providers' privacy terms.

Pakistan User Context

sotpk is directed at users in Pakistan, including but not limited to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. We recognise that Pakistani users may have specific privacy concerns and expectations shaped by local cultural, legal and regulatory contexts.

Pakistan's data protection framework is evolving. The Personal Data Protection Bill has been under development and users should be aware that applicable standards may change. sotpk applies internationally recognised data protection principles regardless of the current state of local legislation.

We do not share Personal Data with the Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the State Bank of Pakistan or any other Pakistani governmental authority except where required to do so by a valid legal order or obligation. We do not claim to be regulated by or registered with any Pakistani data protection authority.

Policy Amendments

sotpk reserves the right to update, modify or replace this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication of the revised Policy on this page. The "Last Reviewed" date at the top of the page will be updated to reflect the revision date.

We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your information. We do not undertake to proactively notify individual Users of Policy amendments. Your continued use of the Site after any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

If a proposed amendment materially reduces your rights or significantly changes how we process your data, we will indicate this clearly on the Site for a reasonable period following the change.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy — including requests to exercise your data subject rights — please contact the sotpk team using the details below. We aim to acknowledge all genuine enquiries promptly and resolve substantive requests within a reasonable timeframe.

For enquiries relating to your data held by a gambling operator, payment provider or any other third party referenced in sotpk content, please contact those entities directly through their official support channels.