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Privacy Policy situ88 – Our Commitment to Protecting Your Personal Data

Situ88 takes the privacy of every member seriously. We only collect the information that is truly necessary and protect it to the highest security standards.

Updated: 1 January 2026 Bahasa Melayu Reading time: ±10 minutes

situ88 Privacy Commitment: We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes without your consent. Your data is protected by AES-256 encryption and managed in compliance with the Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

1. Introduction & Scope of Privacy Policy

Welcome to the situ88 Privacy Policy page. This document explains in detail how the situ88 platform collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website at situ88.app, the situ88 mobile app, or any of the services we provide.

Situ88 cares deeply about the privacy of every member. We believe your trust is our most valuable asset and we are committed to ensuring that every piece of information you provide to us is handled with full responsibility, transparency and integrity.

This Privacy Policy is drafted in accordance with Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and international data protection best practices. By using the situ88 platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the situ88 platform regardless of whether you access it via web browser, Android app, or iOS app. Please read this document carefully before registering as a situ88 member.

2. Personal Information We Collect

Situ88 only collects information that is genuinely necessary to provide you with a safe, efficient and accurate service. The following are the types of information we collect:

Data Category Example Information Primary Purposes
Identity Information Full name, MyKad number, date of birth KYC verification & account security
Contact Information Phone number, email address Account communications & notifications
Financial Information Bank account number, bank name, digital wallet Deposit & withdrawal processing
Usage Data Game history, login records, wagering activity Account security & responsible gaming
Technical Data IP address, device type, web browser, operating system Security, fraud detection & analytics
KYC Documents MyKad copy, bank statement, verification selfie Mandatory identity verification

We never collect sensitive information such as biometric data without your explicit consent, health information, political views or religious beliefs except in circumstances where the law requires us to do so. Our data collection process is designed to ensure that only the minimum necessary information is collected.

Information from Third Parties: In some cases, we may receive information about you from payment service providers (such as FPX, Touch 'n Go, or GrabPay) or trusted third-party identity verification service providers for the purposes of transaction verification and fraud prevention.

3. How We Use Your Information

Every piece of information we collect is used responsibly and only for legitimate purposes. The following are the primary purposes for which your data is used on the situ88 platform:

  • Account Management: To register, verify and maintain your member account, including mandatory KYC and identity verification processes.
  • Transaction Processing: To process deposits, withdrawals and other financial transactions securely and promptly through approved payment channels.
  • Platform Security: To detect, investigate and prevent fraud, money laundering, account abuse and any suspicious activity on our platform.
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfil our legal obligations under the PDPA, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and any applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Service Improvement: To analyse platform usage patterns in aggregate in order to improve the member experience, platform performance and the range of gaming products we offer.
  • Communications: To send important account-related notifications, security updates, promotional information (with your consent) and customer support responses.
  • Responsible Gaming: To monitor gaming patterns and enable us to provide timely support to members who may need assistance related to responsible gaming.
situ88 does not use your personal data to make automated decisions that materially affect you without involving human review. Every significant decision, such as account suspension or withdrawal rejection, involves a review by our team.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Situ88 does not sell, rent or disclose your personal data to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We only share your information in limited and controlled circumstances as follows:

  • Trusted Service Providers: We work with selected third-party providers, such as payment processors (FPX, Touch 'n Go, GrabPay, Boost), gaming software providers and customer support platforms. All these providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may only process your data in accordance with our instructions.
  • Legal Requirement: We may be required to disclose your information to government authorities, law enforcement or regulatory bodies when mandated by Malaysia law or a valid court order.
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition or asset transfer involving situ88, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance should such a situation arise.
  • Fraud Prevention: We may share information with fraud prevention organisations or other financial institutions for identity verification and illegal activity detection purposes.

In all cases of data sharing, we ensure that the receiving party has adequate security controls and uses your data only for permitted purposes.

5. Data Security & Technical Protection

Your data security is our highest priority at situ88. We continuously invest in the latest security infrastructure to ensure your information is always protected against unauthorised access, loss or data breach.

  • Data Encryption: All personal and financial data is encrypted using AES-256, the same level of encryption used by banking institutions and government agencies worldwide.
  • Connection Security: All communications between your device and situ88 servers are protected by the TLS 1.3, ensuring data cannot be intercepted during transmission.
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): situ88 supports and encourages the use of 2FA on every member account as an effective additional layer of security.
  • 24/7 Monitoring: Our security systems monitor platform activity continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to detect any unusual activity or security threats in real time.
  • Secure Storage: Your data is stored in certified data centres that comply with ISO 27001, with strict physical and digital access controls.
  • Regular Security Testing: The situ88 platform undergoes regular penetration testing and security audits conducted by certified independent cybersecurity firms.
Important: While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are also responsible for protecting your account password and not sharing your login credentials with anyone.

6. Cookies, Tracking & Similar Technologies

Situ88 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, ensure the security of your login session and understand how users interact with our website.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core platform functions such as login session authentication, security settings, and language preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting platform functionality.
  • Performance Cookies: Helps us understand how members use the platform — which pages are visited most, how long is spent on them and where any technical issues occur. This data is used in aggregate and does not personally identify you.
  • Preference Cookies: Saves your personal settings such as preferred language, display resolution and interface preferences so you do not need to reconfigure them each time you log in.
  • Security Cookies: Used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, cyberattacks, and unauthorised access attempts to your account.

You can manage your cookie settings through your web browser at any time. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the situ88 platform. All major web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge provide options to manage cookies in their privacy settings.

situ88 does not use cookies to track your activity on other websites. Our tracking is strictly limited to your interactions within the situ88 platform only.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and international data protection principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal data held by situ88:

1
Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.

2
Right to Rectification

If any of your data is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request an immediate correction.

3
Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal record-keeping obligations.

4
Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we restrict how we process your data under certain circumstances.

5
Data Portability Right

You have the right to receive your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another platform.

6
Right to Object

You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact the situ88 customer support team via Live Chat or email at [email protected]. We will process your request within 30 working days. In complex cases, this period may be extended up to 60 days with prior notice to you.

8. Data Retention Period

Situ88 retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for the required period after account closure to fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations. The following are our data retention guidelines:

  • Active Account Data: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a period of 7 years after account closure for AML and PDPA legal compliance purposes.
  • Financial Transaction Records: All deposit, withdrawal and financial transaction records are retained for 7 years in accordance with Malaysia's financial regulatory requirements.
  • KYC Documents: Copies of identity documents are retained for a minimum period of 5 years after the business relationship ends, in line with Bank Negara Malaysia's AML/CFT Guidelines.
  • Security Logs: Access logs, login logs and technical security data are retained for 2 years for security investigation purposes if required.
  • Communication Data: Customer support communication records are retained for 3 years to enable us to provide better service and resolve any disputes.

Once the retention period expires and there is no longer a legitimate legal or business need to retain your data, we will securely delete or anonymise it using internationally recognised methods.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Situ88 reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or the technologies we use. When any significant changes are made, we will:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
  • Sending in-platform notifications to all registered members via email or push notification.
  • Displaying a prominent notice on the situ88 home page for a minimum of 14 days before the changes take effect.

Continued use of the situ88 platform after the effective date of any policy changes is considered your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you have the right to close your account by contacting our support team.

We recommend you review this Privacy Policy page periodically to ensure you are always informed of how we protect your data. The version history of this policy is available upon request through our customer support.

10. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, the situ88 Data Protection Officer (DPO) team is ready to assist:

  • Privacy Email: [email protected] — please state "Privacy Enquiry" in the email subject line
  • Live Chat: Available 24/7 directly within the situ88 platform — the fastest way to get a response
  • WhatsApp: Number available after logging in to your account
  • FAQ: Visit page FAQ for answers to the most frequently asked questions

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 working days. For more complex requests such as data deletion or data transfer, please provide sufficient identification information so we can process your request securely and accurately.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your privacy complaint, you have the right to submit a complaint to Malaysia Personal Data Protection Department or the relevant regulatory authority.

A Platform That Truly Puts Your Privacy First

Not just words — every security and privacy feature we offer is real, functional, and available for you to use today.

Banking-Grade Encryption

Your personal and financial transaction data is protected by AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.3 protocols — the same technology used by leading banks in Malaysia to protect their customers' accounts.

Secure & Transparent KYC

The situ88 identity verification process is designed to protect you from identity fraud. Your KYC documents are processed through encrypted channels and accessed only by authorised personnel.

No Personal Data Sales

Situ88 has never and will never sell, rent or share your personal data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies. Your data belongs entirely to you.

Privacy Controls in App

The situ88 mobile app provides easily accessible privacy settings, allowing you to manage notification preferences, data permissions, and marketing options directly from your phone.

Malaysia PDPA Compliance

All situ88 data handling practices are designed and audited to ensure full compliance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and relevant international data protection standards.

24/7 Privacy Support

The situ88 customer support team, operating around the clock, is ready to assist you with any inquiries, requests or concerns related to your privacy and data security.

Ready to Play Safely and Transparently at situ88?

Register your situ88 account today and enjoy an online gaming experience that protects your privacy at all times — because your trust is our priority.

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