Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy petpawa – Malaysian User Data Protection

At petpawa, your privacy is not just a formality. We take seriously our responsibility to protect every piece of personal information you entrust to us. This document clearly explains how your data is collected, used, and protected.

Effective Date: 1 January 2026 Last Updated: 1 June 2026 Applicable To: Malaysian Users
256-bit SSL PDPA 2010 Compliance No Data Sales

Our Commitment

How petpawa Protects Your Privacy

Six core pillars that form our data protection approach – all designed with user interests as the priority.

Advanced Data Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and petpawa's servers is protected with 256-bit SSL encryption — the same standard used by major financial institutions.

Strict Access Controls

Only petpawa staff with legitimate work requirements are authorized to access user data. All access is logged and continuously monitored.

Privacy Controls in Your Hands

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time through your account settings or by contacting our team.

No Sale of Data to Third Parties

Petpawa has never sold and will never sell users' personal data to any third party for marketing or other commercial purposes.

Malaysia PDPA Compliance

Our privacy policy and data handling practices fully comply with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and relevant international standards.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of any security incident involving your data, petpawa will notify you within the timeframe required by applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains how petpawa collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. By using the petpawa platform, you agree to the terms of this policy. Please read carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

01 Introduction & Scope of This Policy

Petpawa ("we", "our platform") is an online wagering platform operator based at petpawa.pro. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users who use our services. This Privacy Policy is designed to provide full transparency about how we handle your personal data.

This policy applies to all information collected through the petpawa.pro website, the petpawa mobile app, and any communications between you and the petpawa team. It also applies to data processing we perform on your behalf while you use the platform services.

petpawa complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) Malaysia. In the event of any conflict between this policy and the provisions of the law, the legal provisions shall prevail.

02 Types of Personal Data We Collect

Petpawa collects various types of information depending on how you interact with our platform. Below are the main categories of data we collect:

Data Categories Example Information Collection Method
Identity Data Full name, date of birth, ID card number, gender Registration form, KYC process
Contact Data Email address, phone number, residential address Account registration, profile updates
Financial Data Bank account details, transaction history, account balance Deposit and withdrawal transactions
Technical Data IP address, device type, web browser, operating system Automatic server logs during use
Usage Data Games played, betting history, session duration Automatically within the platform
Communication Data Support conversation records, emails sent to us Interaction with support team

We do not collect sensitive data such as health information, political views, or religious beliefs unless required by law or with your express permission.

03 How We Use Your Data

Petpawa uses your personal data only for legitimate, defined purposes. We do not use your data for any other purpose without first obtaining your consent.

  • Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account, verifying your identity, and ensuring account security.
  • Transaction Processing: Processing deposits, withdrawals, and any financial transactions you make on the platform.
  • Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations including AML (anti-money laundering) and KYC requirements.
  • Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, resolving disputes, and providing you with technical support.
  • Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve the user experience and platform performance.
  • Service Communications: Sending account-related notifications, security updates, and important service information.
  • Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, money laundering, or platform abuse.
  • Marketing (with consent): Sending relevant promotions and special offers – only where you have given your consent.

04 Legal Basis for Data Processing

Petpawa processes your personal data on legally recognized bases under Malaysia's PDPA 2010:

  • Consent: You provide express consent when registering an account and accepting our terms of use.
  • Contractual Requirement: Data processing is necessary to fulfill the service contract between you and petpawa.
  • Legal Obligation: petpawa is legally required to collect and retain certain information for compliance purposes.
  • Legitimate Interest: Data processing for fraud prevention and platform security purposes is within our legitimate interest and that of our users.

05 Sharing Data With Third Parties

Petpawa does not sell your personal data to any third party. However, there are limited circumstances in which we may share your data:

  • Trusted Service Providers: Companies we engage to help operate the platform, such as payment processors, cloud service providers, and security audit firms. All such parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirement: If required by a court, regulatory body, or legitimate law enforcement agency, petpawa will disclose the necessary information in accordance with the order received.
  • Fraud Prevention: petpawa may share information with other platforms or industry bodies in cases of abuse involving multiple platforms.

All third-party service providers we engage must demonstrate that they maintain data security standards equivalent to or higher than petpawa's own standards.

06 Data Security & Protection Measures

Petpawa continually invests in security infrastructure to ensure your data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, or leakage.

  • 256-bit SSL encryption for all communications between user devices and petpawa servers.
  • Databases stored in protected server environments with layered access controls.
  • Round-the-clock security system monitoring by the petpawa cybersecurity team.
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) is available and encouraged for all user accounts.
  • Penetration testing is conducted regularly by certified independent third parties.
  • Clear, tested incident response procedures to ensure prompt handling in the event of any data breach.

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. We encourage you to also safeguard your account by using a strong password and not sharing your login credentials.

07 Data Retention Period

Petpawa retains your personal data for as long as your account is active or as long as it is needed to provide our services. Below is a guide to our retention periods:

  • Active Account Data: Retained as long as your account remains active in the petpawa system.
  • After Account Closure: Basic data is retained for a minimum of 5 years to meet legal requirements and compliance obligations.
  • Financial Records: Retained for 7 years in accordance with Malaysian tax and financial legal requirements.
  • Communication Logs: Customer support conversation records are retained for 2 years for reference and dispute resolution purposes.
  • Marketing Data: Deleted when you withdraw consent or within 30 days of a deletion request.

08 Your Rights as a User

Under PDPA 2010 and petpawa policy, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. petpawa will provide this information within 21 working days.
Right to Correction
If any data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request immediate correction through your account settings or support team.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed for its original purpose, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain it.
Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time. petpawa will stop using your data for such purposes immediately.
Right to Data Portability
In certain circumstances, you have the right to obtain your personal data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact petpawa's data protection team via live chat within the platform. All requests will be processed within 21 business days.

09 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Petpawa uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience and analyze platform usage.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functions such as login sessions and language preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.
  • Performance Cookies: Collecting anonymous information about how users interact with the platform to help us improve it.
  • Functional Cookies: Saving your preferences such as currency, language, and display settings for future visits.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant offers to you – only active with your permission.

You can manage cookie settings through your web browser. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the petpawa platform.

10 Child Protection

Petpawa is a platform designed exclusively for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from underage individuals.

If we discover that personal information of a minor has been collected without permission, we will delete that information immediately and close the relevant account. If you believe a child's data has been collected inadvertently, please contact us immediately.

11 Changes to This Privacy Policy

Petpawa reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the way we conduct our business.

  • Material changes to this policy will be communicated to you via in-platform notifications or to your registered email at least 14 days before taking effect.
  • The latest version of this Privacy Policy is always available on this page with a clear last-updated date.
  • Continued use of the petpawa platform after changes take effect will be considered acceptance of the updated policy.

12 How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, you may contact us via:

  • Live Chat: Available 24/7 within the petpawa platform for the fastest response.
  • Support Email: [email protected] (response within 24 business hours).
  • Data Protection Email: [email protected] for specific privacy and data-related enquiries.

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and resolving any concerns you may have with full professionalism.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your privacy complaint, you have the right to refer the matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or the relevant data protection authority.

Petpawa views data protection as more than a legal obligation – it is the foundation of trust we build with every user. Your privacy is our priority, and we will continue investing in security to ensure your information stays safe with us.

Your Data Is Safe

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