Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is published by b786, the operator of the website located at https://b786.cam ("the Platform", "b786", "we", "us", "our"). It describes how b786 collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal data submitted by or collected from individuals ("Users", "you") who access or interact with the Platform.

b786 is an English-language online betting and casino information platform serving users across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. Our platform provides editorial content, guides and responsible gambling resources. We are not a licensed gambling operator and do not directly process bets, deposits or withdrawals.

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

This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and our Responsible Gambling page.

2. Definitions

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

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including name, email address, IP address, device identifiers and browsing behaviour where those data points individually or in combination can identify a person.
• "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, erasure or destruction.
• "Data Controller" means b786, which determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data collected through the Platform.
• "Data Processor" means any third-party entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of b786 pursuant to a written agreement.
• "Cookies" means small text files placed on a User's device by the Platform for the purposes described in Section 10 below.
• "KYC" means Know Your Customer — identity verification procedures required to confirm a User's identity and eligibility where applicable.
• "AML" means Anti-Money Laundering compliance obligations applicable to gambling-adjacent platforms and operators.

3. Data We Collect

b786 collects the following categories of Personal Data, depending on the nature of your interaction with the Platform:

b786 does not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data or biometric identifiers unless explicitly required for legal compliance and with your informed consent.

4. How We Collect Data

b786 collects Personal Data through the following mechanisms:

• Direct submission: When you register an account, complete a contact or support form, subscribe to updates or otherwise voluntarily provide information to b786;
• Automated technical collection: When you browse the Platform, our servers and analytics tools automatically record Technical Data and Usage Data as described in Section 3;
• Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 10, b786 uses cookies, local storage and similar tracking technologies to recognise returning Users and analyse Platform usage;
• Third-party analytics providers: b786 may use privacy-compliant third-party analytics services to aggregate and analyse usage patterns. These providers process data under contractual data processing agreements and may not use data for their own purposes;
• Support communications: When you contact our support team by email or through the Platform's support interface, we retain records of those communications for quality assurance and compliance purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

b786 processes Personal Data on the following legal bases:

6. How We Use Your Data

b786 uses collected Personal Data for the following purposes:

• Account administration: Creating, maintaining and securing User accounts on the Platform;
• Platform delivery: Serving the correct content, language settings and personalised experience to Users;
• Support services: Responding to User enquiries, resolving complaints and providing technical assistance in English and, where available, Urdu;
• Safety and compliance: Verifying User age and eligibility (18+ or the higher minimum required by the operator/licence jurisdiction), conducting AML checks where required, and complying with lawful authority requests;
• Analytics and improvement: Analysing aggregated usage patterns to improve the quality, accuracy and relevance of b786's editorial content for Pakistani users;
• Security: Detecting, preventing and investigating fraudulent activity, unauthorised access and other Platform security incidents;
• Communications: Sending service-related notifications (e.g., account updates, policy changes) and, where consent has been given, optional marketing communications about b786 content or features.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

b786 does not sell Personal Data to third parties. We may share Personal Data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers and Data Processors: Trusted third-party providers engaged by b786 to deliver specific platform functions — such as hosting, analytics, email delivery and fraud prevention — under binding data processing agreements that prohibit those providers from using your data for their own purposes;
• Legal and regulatory compliance: Where disclosure is required by applicable law, court order or a lawful request from a competent regulatory authority. b786 will endeavour to notify affected Users of such requests unless legally prohibited from doing so;
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale or restructuring involving b786, Personal Data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. Users will be notified of any such transfer and of any material changes to this Policy that result from it;
• Protection of rights: Where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property or safety of b786, its Users or third parties, including to prevent fraud or enforce our Terms & Conditions.

All third-party recipients of Personal Data are required to handle that data in a manner consistent with this Policy and applicable privacy law.

8. International Data Transfers

b786 operates internationally and some of its service providers — including cloud hosting and analytics providers — may process Personal Data in countries outside Pakistan. Where Personal Data is transferred internationally, b786 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include:

• Contractual clauses equivalent to standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities;
• Transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing adequate levels of data protection;
• Binding corporate rules or equivalent intra-group agreements where applicable.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside Pakistan. b786 takes reasonable steps to ensure any such transfer complies with applicable privacy standards.

9. Data Retention

b786 retains Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements. Specifically:

• Account data is retained for the duration of the active account relationship and for a period thereafter as required by applicable legal obligations;
• KYC and identity verification records are retained for the minimum period required by applicable AML and regulatory obligations, typically five years from the end of the account relationship;
• Support communication records are retained for up to three years from the date of the last communication, unless a longer period is required for dispute resolution or legal proceedings;
• Technical and usage data collected via cookies or analytics are typically retained for periods ranging from session-only to 24 months, depending on the cookie type and purpose;
• Marketing consent records are retained for as long as the consent remains active, plus a period sufficient to demonstrate compliance with consent obligations.

When Personal Data is no longer required, b786 will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

b786 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. The following categories of cookies may be set when you visit b786:

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies and be notified when new cookies are set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. b786 does not use cookies to identify you across third-party websites.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights in respect of your Personal Data held by b786:

• Right of access: You may request a copy of the Personal Data b786 holds about you, together with information about how it is processed;
• Right to rectification: You may request that inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data be corrected or completed without undue delay;
• 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, where you have withdrawn consent, or where processing was unlawful — subject to legal retention obligations;
• Right to restriction: You may request that b786 restrict the Processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances, for example while the accuracy of data is disputed;
• Right to data portability: Where Processing is based on consent or contractual necessity, you may request that Personal Data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
• Right to object: You may object to Processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes at any time;
• Right to withdraw consent: Where Processing is consent-based, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of Processing prior to withdrawal.

12. Minors

The Platform is strictly restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the higher minimum age required by the relevant operator or licence jurisdiction. b786 does not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18.

If b786 becomes aware that Personal Data has been collected from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that data from our systems. If you believe a minor has submitted Personal Data to b786, please contact us at [email protected] (plain text only) so that we can investigate and act promptly.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control tools to restrict access to online gambling and betting information platforms by minors.

13. Data Security

b786 implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, disclosure or alteration. These measures include:

• Full HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and the Platform;
• Encrypted storage of sensitive account data at rest;
• Role-based access controls ensuring that Personal Data is accessible only to authorised personnel who require it to perform their functions;
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing of Platform infrastructure;
• Incident response procedures enabling prompt detection, containment and notification of any data security breach.

In the event of a Personal Data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of Users, b786 will notify affected Users without undue delay and in compliance with applicable breach notification requirements.

While b786 takes reasonable steps to protect your data, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to use strong, unique passwords for any Platform account and to notify b786 immediately if they suspect any unauthorised access to their account.

14. Policy Amendments

b786 reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, our data processing practices or the structure of the Platform. When material changes are made:

• The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised;
• A notice will be displayed on the Platform homepage and, where we hold your email address, a notification may be sent by email;
• Continued use of the Platform after the publication of an updated Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

We encourage Users to review this Policy periodically. If you disagree with any amendment, please discontinue your use of the Platform and submit a data erasure request if appropriate.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or b786's data processing practices, please contact our support team. All privacy-related enquiries are handled in English, with Urdu assistance where available.

If you are not satisfied with b786's response to a privacy complaint, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction. b786 welcomes the opportunity to resolve any concern directly before a formal complaint is made.