1971taka Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

1971taka (referred to hereinafter as "we", "our", or "the platform") is an online casino and betting platform operated for players in Bangladesh. We believe that protecting the privacy of your personal information is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will inform you about what types of information we collect, the purposes for which that information is used, with whom it may be shared, and what rights you have over your information.

By using the 1971taka website or services, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our platform. This policy may be updated from time to time and we will notify you of any changes in a timely manner.

2 Information We Collect

We may collect information from you through various methods. Below it is categorised by type of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name and surname
• Date of birth (for age verification — minimum 21 years old)
• Email address and contact details
• National ID or passport number (for identity verification)
• Payment details (bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or bank account number)
• Username and password chosen at the time of account creation

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device type
• Browser name and version
• Logs of which pages you visited and how long you stayed
• Information obtained from cookies and tracking technologies
• Betting and gaming activity history

2.3 Information Received from Third Parties

• Transaction confirmation details from payment processors (such as bKash, Nagad)
• Information received from identity verification services
• Risk assessment information received from fraud prevention services

3 Purposes for Using Information

We use your information for the following legitimate purposes:

• Account management: To create, verify, and maintain your account.
• Service delivery: To operate gaming, betting, deposit, and withdrawal services.
• Identity verification: To confirm your age and identity and to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Customer support: To resolve your questions and complaints.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communications: To send important account-related information and updates.
• Service improvement: To improve the quality of our platform and the user experience.
• Responsible gaming: To monitor risks related to gaming addiction and to intervene where necessary.

4 Information Sharing and Disclosure

1971taka never sells your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. However, information may be shared in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Partners

Limited and necessary information may be shared with selected third-party service providers required to operate our services (such as payment processors, identity verification providers, and technology service providers). These partners operate under strict confidentiality agreements and may only use the information for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

Information may be provided to relevant authorities in response to court orders, government investigations, or legal obligations.

4.3 Fraud Prevention

Information may be shared with relevant agencies to prevent money laundering, fraud, or other illegal activities.

5 Data Protection and Security

We apply industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Our security measures include:

• SSL Encryption: All data transfers between your browser and our servers are protected by SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology.
• Data Encryption: Sensitive information is stored in encrypted form on our systems.
• Access Controls: Only authorised personnel can access your information.
• Regular Security Reviews: Our systems undergo regular security audits.
• Password Protection: Passwords are never stored in plain text.

Please note that no transfer of data over the internet is completely secure. We take every reasonable step to ensure security, but we do not claim that any method is 100% secure.

6 Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help our website remember your preferences and activity.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website, such as maintaining your logged-in state.
• Functionality cookies: To remember your language and display preferences.
• Analytics cookies: To analyse the usage of our website and improve our services.
• Security cookies: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

6.2 Cookie Controls

You can control or reject cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may cause some features of the website to not work properly.

7 Data Retention Period

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary or legally required. Specific retention periods are as follows:

• Active account data: For the duration that the account remains active.
• Data after account closure: For the period determined by legal and regulatory requirements.
• Financial transaction records: For the period required under anti-money laundering regulations.
• Marketing communications: Until you withdraw your consent.

At the end of the designated period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

8 Your Rights

You have the following rights over your personal information:

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to know what information we have collected from you and how it is being used.

8.2 Right to Rectification

You may request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

8.3 Right to Erasure

In certain circumstances, you may request that your information be deleted. However, this right may be limited where legal obligations or legitimate interests apply.

8.4 Right to Object to Processing

You may object to your information being used for certain purposes (such as marketing).

8.5 Right to Data Portability

In certain circumstances, you may request your information in a structured, easily readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in the contact section below.

9 Privacy Protection for Minors

1971taka is operated for individuals aged 21 or older only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If we believe that a person has registered without meeting the age requirement, that account will be closed immediately and any collected information will be deleted.

If you believe that a minor's information has been collected by us, please contact us immediately.

10 Third-Party Websites and Services

Our platform may include third-party game providers (such as Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming, JILI, PG Soft, Spribe, Ezugi, and others). These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their collection or use of information. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of the relevant game providers.

11 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside Bangladesh as required for our operations. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate measures are in place to protect the data and that the receiving party adheres to the required standard of security.

12 Policy Changes and Updates

We may change or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For any significant changes, we will send a notification to your registered email address or announce it clearly on our website. The updated policy will take effect from the date it is published.

Continuing to use the platform after changes have been made means you are agreeing to the updated policy. We therefore recommend visiting this page regularly.

13 Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights over your information, please contact us:

Our goal is to resolve every concern you have with complete transparency. 1971taka is always committed to protecting your privacy.