Official Privacy Document

Privacy Policy 1988ric — Your Data, Our Responsibility

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. This document clearly explains how 1988ric collects, uses, stores and safeguards your data as a user of our platform.

Updated: January 2026  |  Effective: immediately
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Welcome to the 1988ric Privacy Policy page. We understand that your trust is the most valuable asset we hold. As a leading online gaming platform in Malaysia, we are committed to managing your personal information with full responsibility, transparency, and the highest security standards in the industry.

This Privacy Policy describes our practices for collecting, processing, storing, and protecting your personal data when you use 1988ric services through our website, mobile app, or any of our other digital channels. By using our platform, you agree to the terms set out in this document.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the 1988ric platform, including casual visitors, registered users, and our business partners. Please read this document carefully in full before using our services.

Section 1

Personal Information We Collect

1988ric collects your personal information only for lawful and specific purposes. We only request information that is strictly necessary to deliver quality, secure, and legally compliant services. The following are the categories of information we collect:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Registration Information: Full name, date of birth, identity card number (MyKad), email address, mobile number and password chosen during the account registration process.
  • Identity Verification Documents (KYC): A valid copy of your MyKad or passport, a recent proof-of-address document (utility bill, bank statement), and any other supporting documents required for the verification process.
  • Financial Information: Bank account or digital wallet details registered for deposit and withdrawal purposes; payment card numbers are stored in encrypted format in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.
  • Support Communications: Contents of live chat conversations, emails and support tickets you submit to our team.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Data: Device type, operating system, web browser version, screen resolution and unique device identifier.
  • Network Data: IP address, estimated geographic location, internet service provider (ISP) name, and timestamp of each login session.
  • Behavioural Data: Pages visited, games played, session duration, wagering patterns and interactions with platform features.
  • Technical Data: Error logs, platform performance data and app crash reports that help us improve our service.
Data Category Example Primary Purpose
Identity Name, MyKad, date of birth Account verification & KYC
Contact Email, phone number Communication & security
Finance Bank account, digital wallet Transaction Processing
Technical IP, device, browser Security & improvements
Behavior Game logs, active sessions User experience & fraud
Section 2

How We Use Your Personal Data

Every piece of information we collect has a clear and legitimate purpose. 1988ric does not use your data for purposes unrelated to the provision of our services or applicable legal compliance. The following are the primary purposes for which your data is used:

Service Provision and Management

Your data enables us to create and manage your account, process deposits and withdrawals securely, provide access to all games and platform features, and ensure your gaming sessions run smoothly without interruption. Transaction records are retained to keep your account balance accurate at all times.

Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention

Our KYC process uses your identity data to verify that you are a legitimate user aged 18 or above and to meet anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. Our fraud detection system analyses behavioural patterns to identify suspicious activity and protect all users on the platform.

Communication and Customer Support

We use your contact details to send important account notifications such as transaction confirmations, security alerts and policy updates. With your consent, we may also send promotional information and exclusive offers we believe are relevant to you.

Continuous Platform Improvement

The behavioural and technical data we collect is used in aggregate and anonymised form to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps our development team improve the interface, optimise performance, and introduce new features that are genuinely useful.

Our commitment: Your data never used to make decisions that could unfairly disadvantage you, and we do not use fully automated data processing for decisions that materially affect your rights without human oversight.

Section 3

Sharing and Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

1988ric never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. However, there are limited situations where we need to share your data with certain parties to enable us to provide complete services and comply with the law.

Approved Service Providers

  • Payment Processors: FPX, Touch 'n Go, GrabPay, Boost, and affiliated banks for processing your financial transactions.
  • Game Providers: Game studios and content providers operating games on our platform require minimum session data to run the games.
  • Identity Verification Services: Third-party KYC solution providers that help us verify identity documents faster and more securely.
  • Cloud & Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers that store and process our data under strict security agreements.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose your information to the relevant authorities when required by Malaysian law, court order or regulatory body directive. In such situations, we will notify you in advance unless prevented from doing so by a judicial order or investigation requirements.

All third-party service providers we work with are bound by data protection agreements that prohibit them from using your information for any purpose other than those specified in their service contracts with 1988ric.

Section 4

Data Security and Technical Protection Measures

Your data security is our highest technical priority at 1988ric. We continuously invest in the latest cybersecurity infrastructure to ensure your information remains protected at all times, whether in transit or stored within our systems.

Data Encryption

All communications between your device and 1988ric servers are secured with TLS 1.3 and 256-bit SSL encryption — the same encryption technology used by leading financial institutions worldwide. Sensitive data such as passwords is stored using a one-way bcrypt hashing algorithm that cannot be decrypted.

Access Controls

Access to personal data within the 1988ric organisation is restricted based on the principle of least privilege. Only staff with a legitimate work requirement are permitted to access specific data categories, and all access is automatically logged for internal audit purposes.

Continuous Security Monitoring

  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Periodic vulnerability scanning and penetration testing by independent security experts.
  • Real-time monitoring for unusual login activity and unauthorised access attempts.
  • Multi-location data backup system to ensure service continuity and disaster recovery.

In the event of a security incident affecting your data, 1988ric will notify you via your registered email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident, in line with industry best practices.

Section 5

Cookies, Tracking Technologies and Your Choices

The 1988ric platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, secure your account, and understand how users interact with our services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core platform functions such as login session verification, account security, and language preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for platform operation.
  • Performance Cookies: Collects anonymous data on how users interact with our platform, such as the most frequently visited pages and page response times. This information is used solely to improve performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Stores your personal preferences such as display settings, preferred language and favourite game information to deliver a more personalised experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Helps us understand aggregate usage patterns through our internal analytics tools. This data contains no personally identifiable information.

Managing Your Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our platform. For detailed guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

Section 6

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and the international privacy practices we voluntarily adhere to, you have the following rights regarding your personal data that we hold. We are committed to making it easy for you to exercise these rights in a straightforward manner and without any undue charges.

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a readable format.
  • Right to Rectification: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we update it promptly.
  • Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to restrict how we use your data while a dispute or investigation is ongoing.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the validity of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To submit any of the above requests, contact our privacy team by email at [email protected] or via our platform's live chat. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 business days of receipt.

Section 7

Data Retention Period and Deletion

1988ric retains your personal data only for as long as it is needed for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Retention periods vary by data category and the legal requirements that apply.

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Active Account Data Throughout active account period Service Provision
Transaction Records 7 years after transaction AML legal requirements
KYC Documents 5 years after account closure Regulatory Compliance
Communication Logs 2 years Support & dispute records
Technical & Log Data 12 months Security & improvements
Marketing Data Until consent is withdrawn Preferred communications

When the retention period expires or when you request data deletion, we will delete or anonymise your data securely using methods that ensure the data cannot be recovered.

Section 8

Privacy Policy Amendments and Change Communications

1988ric reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new legal requirements, or service improvements. We are committed to informing you of any material changes in a transparent and meaningful way.

  • Material changes will be communicated via in-platform notifications and email to your registered address at least 14 days before taking effect.
  • The "Updated" date at the top of this document will always reflect the latest version of the Privacy Policy.
  • Continued use of our platform after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
  • Previous versions of the Privacy Policy are kept in an archive and can be requested through our support team.

If you disagree with any amendment, you have the right to close your account before the amendment takes effect. To do so, please contact our support team, who will assist you through the account closure and balance withdrawal process.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We are committed to resolving all privacy inquiries within 7 business days.

We Respect Your Privacy

As a 1988ric user, you have full control over your personal data. Learn about your key rights here.

1
Right to Know

You have the right to know exactly what data we hold about you and how it is used, at any time.

2
Right to Rectification

Inaccurate data can be corrected upon your request. We will update your records within 5 business days.

3
Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed, subject to our legal obligations.

4
Data Portability Right

Request your data in a structured format for transfer to any other service of your choice.

5
Right to Object to Marketing

You can withdraw your marketing consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting our team.

6
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Authorities

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Data Protection Highest Level

1988ric invests in the best technologies and processes to ensure your privacy is protected at every level of our service.

Encryption

256-bit SSL End-to-End

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is fully encrypted using TLS 1.3 — the same security standard used by Malaysia's major banks.

Compliance

Full PDPA Compliance

Our operations fully comply with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. We undergo regular independent compliance audits to ensure our standards remain current.

KYC

Secure Identity Verification

Our KYC process uses the latest document verification technology, processing your sensitive data within an isolated, encrypted environment — never stored in plain text.

Monitoring

24/7 Threat Monitoring

Our cybersecurity team monitors systems in real time around the clock. Any suspicious activity is detected and addressed automatically before it can impact your account.

Controls

Simple Privacy Controls

Manage your privacy settings directly from your account dashboard — from cookie management to marketing communication preferences, all in one convenient place.

Backup

Multi-Location Data Backup

Your data is automatically backed up to multiple secure data centre locations. This ensures service continuity and protects your information from loss due to technical failure.

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