At gaya99, your privacy is not merely a legal obligation — it is a responsibility we take seriously. This document clearly explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.
Six core principles that shape how gaya99 handles our members' personal data.
All your personal data and financial transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption — the same industry standard used by major Malaysian banking institutions. Sensitive data is stored on servers secured with multi-layered strict access controls.
You have the right to access, correct, download or delete your personal data at any time through your account settings. Data management requests are processed within 72 business hours at no charge.
Gaya99 has never and will never sell, rent or trade members' personal data to any third party for marketing purposes. Your data is used only for the purposes explicitly stated in this policy.
The gaya99 Privacy Policy is fully drafted in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010. We conduct periodic compliance reviews and update our internal procedures whenever relevant legislative changes occur.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Your opt-out request will be actioned within 48 hours and we will fully respect your preference.
Gaya99 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law. After account closure, data will be retained for a maximum of 7 years in line with Malaysia's financial regulatory requirements.
To provide a safe, trusted, and responsible online gaming platform service, gaya99 collects certain categories of personal information from our members. This data collection is carried out transparently and only when you provide consent through registration or use of our platform.
This is the information you provide to us during the account registration process, identity verification (KYC), or when contacting our support team:
When you use the gaya99 platform, our systems automatically record certain technical information to ensure security and service quality:
| Data Type | Example | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Data | Phone model, operating system, screen resolution | User experience optimisation |
| Network Data | IP address, connection type, country location | Access security and verification |
| Activity Data | Game history, session duration, wagering | Responsible gaming compliance |
| Transaction Data | Total deposits, withdrawals, bonuses used | Payment processing and auditing |
| Communication Data | Live Chat logs, support tickets, emails | Customer service improvement |
Gaya99 uses collected personal data solely for legitimate, necessary and disclosed purposes. We do not use your data for purposes unrelated to the provision of our platform services.
Gaya99 does not sell or trade your personal data. However, in operating a secure and legally compliant platform, there are certain situations where we need to share specific information with the following parties:
We work with selected third-party service providers to support platform operations, including:
Gaya99 may be required to disclose personal information when mandated by law or court order, including requests from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Bank Negara Malaysia or any relevant regulatory authority. We will notify you of any such disclosure unless prohibited by law from doing so.
Gaya99 continuously invests in cybersecurity infrastructure to ensure our members' personal data is protected at all times. We apply a multi-layered protection approach covering technical, operational and organisational aspects.
The gaya99 platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the platform functions correctly, enhance user experience, and analyse usage patterns in aggregate. Below are the categories of cookies we use:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Login session verification, account security, core platform functions | No — required for platform functionality |
| Preference Cookies | Saving language settings, display themes, and user preferences | Yes — via browser settings |
| Analytics Cookies | Understanding usage patterns to improve the platform (anonymised data) | Yes — via cookie settings |
| Security Cookies | Detecting suspicious activity, preventing fraud and cyberattacks | No — required for account protection |
You can manage your cookie settings through your browser at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some sections of the gaya99 platform.
Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010, you have certain rights regarding your personal data held by gaya99. We are committed to making it easy for you to exercise these rights in a straightforward and barrier-free manner.
The gaya99 platform is intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will immediately take the following steps:
Parents or guardians who believe their child has registered an account at gaya99 are advised to contact our support team immediately via Live Chat or email for prompt action.
In operating a global platform, your personal data may be processed or stored on servers located outside Malaysia. gaya99 ensures that any cross-border data transfers are carried out with adequate safeguards and in compliance with Malaysia's PDPA requirements.
The safeguards we apply to cross-border data transfers include:
Gaya99 adheres to the principle of data minimisation — we retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or to fulfil our legal obligations. The key retention schedule is as follows:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Active Account Information | Throughout the active membership period | Required for account operations |
| Financial Transaction Records | 7 years after transaction | Malaysia financial legal requirements |
| KYC Documents | 7 years after account closure | AML and regulatory requirements |
| Support Communication Logs | 3 years | Dispute resolution and quality assurance |
| Anonymised Analytics Data | Unlimited (non-identifiable) | Continuous platform improvement |
| Security Logs | 2 years | Fraud detection and security auditing |
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, your personal data will be securely deleted or permanently anonymised using industry-standard methods, ensuring it cannot be recovered or re-linked to you.
Gaya99 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new legal requirements or platform improvements. We are committed to informing you of any significant changes.
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding personal data, the gaya99 Data Protection Officer (DPO) team is ready to assist you.
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