Your privacy is more than a legal obligation to us — it is a trust you place in us, and one we are committed to upholding. This document clearly explains how smart888 collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information.
Six core principles that guide how we handle your personal data every day
Smart888 only collects information that is genuinely necessary to provide our services. We do not request irrelevant data, and we always explain why each type of information is needed before you provide it.
Your personal information is never sold, rented, or traded to any third party for marketing purposes. We share data only under the limited circumstances outlined in this policy and with full safeguards in place.
All data transmitted between your device and smart888's servers is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Stored data is secured through multiple layers of protection, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure backups.
As a smart888 member, you have the right to access, correct, download, or delete your personal data. We provide a straightforward process for you to manage your own information.
Smart888 operates in full compliance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). We adhere to all data protection principles prescribed under Malaysian law, including the principles of security, retention, and data integrity.
In the event of a security incident affecting your data, smart888 is committed to notifying you within 72 hours and taking immediate action to contain and resolve the situation.
Welcome to the smart888 Privacy Policy. This document explains how smart888 ("we", "Platform") collects, processes, stores, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online entertainment platform in Malaysia.
This Privacy Policy applies to all services offered by smart888, including our official website, mobile applications (iOS and Android), live casino, slots, Sports Betting (football, cricket, badminton, e-sports), poker, lottery, jackpot, and all our communication channels including email, live chat, and customer support.
By registering an account or using any smart888 services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.
Legal Basis: The smart888 Privacy Policy is governed by Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA, Act 709). We adhere to all seven PDPA principles: the general principle, notice & choice, disclosure, security, retention, data integrity, and access.
Smart888 collects various types of information depending on how you use our platform. Below is a detailed breakdown of the data types collected:
| Data Category | Example Information | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Information | Full name, MyKad/passport number, date of birth, gender, profile photo | Mandatory |
| Contact Information | Phone number, email address, residential address | Mandatory |
| Financial Information | Bank account number, e-wallet ID (Touch 'n Go, GrabPay, DuitNow, Boost, ShopeePay), transaction history | Mandatory |
| Account Data | Username, password (encrypted), activity logs, betting history, winning history | Mandatory |
| Technical Data | IP address, device type, operating system, web browser, cookies, session ID | Automatic |
| Usage Data | Games played, session duration, betting preferences, pages visited | Automatic |
| Communication Data | Live chat transcripts, support emails, feedback, and complaints | Where relevant |
We never collect sensitive information such as your biometric data, medical records, or religious beliefs. Your password is stored in encrypted form using a secure hashing algorithm — our team has no access to your actual password.
Smart888 collects your personal information through several channels:
Smart888 uses your personal information solely for lawful, clearly stated purposes. We will not use your data for any other purpose without first obtaining your consent.
Primary purposes for data use:
Marketing Controls: You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time via your account settings or by contacting the smart888 support team. Withdrawing consent does not affect any data processing that has already taken place.
Smart888 does not sell or rent your personal data to any party for commercial purposes. We share information only in the following circumstances and with appropriate safeguards:
All third parties that receive your data from smart888 are required to uphold privacy and security standards equal to or higher than those we apply ourselves.
In certain cases, data may be processed in other countries by international service providers. When this occurs, smart888 ensures adequate protection through standard contractual agreements that safeguard your privacy rights.
Smart888 continually invests in the latest security technologies and processes to protect your personal data. The security measures we employ include:
Smart888 uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use our app.
Types of cookies we use:
You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the smart888 platform.
Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data at smart888:
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. We will provide this within 21 business days of receiving your request.
If any of your information is inaccurate or out of date, you have the right to request a correction. You can update most information directly in your account settings.
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records (for example, financial transaction records for 7 years as required under Malaysian law).
You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time, without providing any reason.
You have the right to receive your personal data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another party, where technically applicable.
Under certain circumstances, you may request that we restrict how we process your data while a dispute or query is being resolved.
How to Submit a Request: To exercise any of the rights above, contact us at support@smart888.ws or via live chat within the platform. We may require identity verification before processing your request to protect the security of your account.
Smart888 retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the original purpose for which it was collected, or for as long as required by Malaysian law.
When data is no longer needed and there is no legal obligation to retain it, smart888 will delete or anonymise it in a secure and irreversible manner.
Smart888 is a platform designed exclusively for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18.
If we become aware that personal data has been collected from someone under the age of 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. Parents and guardians who have reason to believe that a child in their care has provided personal data to smart888 without consent are encouraged to contact us immediately at support@smart888.ws.
Smart888 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform improvements. When significant amendments are made, we will:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the smart888 platform after any changes take effect will be considered acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via:
We are committed to responding to all privacy enquiries within 14 business days. For formal complaints regarding PDPA breaches, you are also entitled to contact the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP) Malaysia, the relevant authority in Malaysia.
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