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Privacy Policy art939 — Personal Data Protection for Malaysian Players

Art939 takes the privacy of every member seriously. This Privacy Policy clearly explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010. You have the right to know what happens with your data.

Last Updated: 1 January 2026
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Six Core Principles art939 Data Protection

We ensure your personal data is handled in a transparent, secure, and responsible manner at all times.

Advanced Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and art939's servers is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption — the same security standard used by leading financial institutions. Your data cannot be intercepted by third parties while in transit.

Full PDPA 2010 Compliance

Art939 is fully compliant with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. We only collect necessary data, obtain clear consent before processing, and give you full rights to access, correct, and delete your data.

Strict Data Sharing Controls

Art939 never sells, rents, or discloses your personal data to advertisers or unrelated third parties. Data sharing only occurs with service partners bound by strict confidentiality agreements, or when required by Malaysian law.

Secure Identity Verification

The KYC (Know Your Customer) process at art939 is conducted through fully encrypted channels. Your identification documents are stored on strictly access-controlled servers and can only be accessed by authorised personnel for verification purposes.

No Excessive Data Tracking Policy

We only retain data for as long as necessary to fulfil service requirements and legal obligations. Once your account is closed and the mandatory retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted in accordance with established procedures.

24/7 Privacy Rights Support

The art939 customer support team is ready to help you manage your privacy rights at any time. Whether you wish to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, we will process your request within the timeframe required by PDPA.

Privacy Policy art939 — Full Version

This document explains in detail how art939 (art939.net) manages your personal data as a member of our platform. Please read this document carefully in its entirety. By registering or continuing to use the art939 platform, you confirm that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

1Introduction and Scope of This Policy

Art939 is an online betting and gaming platform operating in Malaysia via art939.net. We understand that your trust depends not only on the security of your funds, but also on the security of your personal information. That is why we treat privacy protection as a serious business priority, not merely a legal obligation.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who visit, register with, or use any part of the art939 platform — including the main website, mobile app, and all related services. This Policy is to be read together with art939's Terms and Conditions, which form part of the full agreement between you and us.

We are committed to ensuring that the processing of your personal data always complies with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010, as well as international data protection best practices. If you have any privacy-related questions not addressed in this document, please contact our data protection team via live chat or email at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy is a living document that will be updated from time to time. Whenever we make material changes, you will be notified via an in-platform notice or email.

2Personal Data We Collect

Art939 only collects personal data that is strictly necessary to provide safe, quality, and legally compliant services. The following are the categories of data we collect:

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Identity Information: Full name as shown on official documents, date of birth, and MyKad number for KYC purposes.
  • Contact Information: Active Malaysian mobile number, email address, and current residential address.
  • Financial Information: Bank account number, bank name, account holder name, and e-wallet details for processing deposits and withdrawals.
  • KYC Supporting Documents: A copy of your MyKad, proof of address (utility bill or bank statement), and any additional verification documents requested.
  • Account Information: Username, password (stored in an irreversible hash format), and security questions.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and preferred language.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, games played, betting history, and navigation patterns.
  • Device Data: Unique device identifier, device model information, and app version in use.
  • Cookie & Tracking Data: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics identifiers as further described in Section 7.
Important: art939 will never ask for your password via email, SMS, or live chat. If you receive any such request, it is a fraudulent attempt. Please contact our support team immediately.

3Purpose of Personal Data Use

We use collected data for specific and legitimate purposes only. art939 will never use your data for purposes not listed below without obtaining your additional consent:

Processing Purpose Type of Data Used Requirements
Registration & Account Verification Identity, contact details, account Mandatory
Deposit & Withdrawal Processing Financial, identity Mandatory
KYC Verification Identity, supporting documents Mandatory (first withdrawal)
Fraud Protection & Security Technical, usage, identity Mandatory
Customer Support Contact details, account history Mandatory
Responsible Gaming Usage, betting history Mandatory
Promotions & Personalised Offers Usage, preferences Optional (opt-out available)
Analytics & Platform Improvement Technical, usage (anonymised) Preferences
Legal Compliance All related categories Mandatory (legal requirement)

4Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under Malaysia's PDPA 2010, art939 processes your personal data on the following legal bases depending on the purpose of processing:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfil the agreement between you and art939, including account management, deposits, and withdrawals.
  • Consent: For marketing and promotional communications, we require your explicit consent. You may withdraw this consent at any time through your account settings.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with Malaysian legal requirements including anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC regulations.
  • Legitimate Interest: To prevent fraud, ensure platform security, and improve our services — provided these interests do not override your fundamental privacy rights.
You may always ask us for the legal basis used for any specific data processing activity. Contact us at [email protected].

5Data Sharing With Third Parties

Art939 does not sell or rent your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes. However, in the course of delivering our services, we may share data with the following categories of recipients:

5.1 Authorised Service Providers

We share necessary data with service providers that help us operate the platform, including payment processors and financial gateways (FPX, Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost, ShopeePay), licensed gaming software providers, customer service platforms, and secure cloud computing service providers. All these service providers are bound by data processing agreements that require them to protect your data to a standard equivalent to our own.

5.2 Legal Authorities

Art939 may disclose your personal data to the relevant authorities when required by Malaysian law, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), or a court of competent jurisdiction. We will endeavour to notify you of any such disclosure request unless prohibited from doing so by law.

5.3 Business Transfers

If art939 is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a clear notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

art939 does not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties not directly involved in delivering our services to you.

6Data Storage and Security Measures

6.1 Retention Period

Art939 retains your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy, or as required by Malaysian law. In general, active account data is retained for the lifetime of your account. After account closure, financial and transaction data is kept for a minimum of 7 years in line with Malaysian legal requirements for financial records. Data for AML monitoring purposes is retained for a minimum of 6 years. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted using industry-approved methods.

6.2 Technical Security Measures

We implement multiple layers of technical security to protect your data, including:

  • 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit between your device and our servers
  • AES-256 encryption for sensitive data stored in our database
  • Passwords are stored using the bcrypt hashing algorithm — we cannot read your password under any circumstances
  • Network segregation and enterprise-grade firewalls to protect servers from unauthorised access
  • 24/7 security monitoring with automated intrusion detection systems
  • Regular penetration testing by independent security experts
  • Regularly scheduled encrypted data backups to a separate backup data centre

6.3 Internal Access Controls

Access to members' personal data within art939's internal environment is restricted to staff who require it to perform their duties. All access is recorded in audit logs that are reviewed on a regular basis. Staff who handle sensitive data are required to undergo periodic data protection training.

7Cookies and Tracking Technology

Art939 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience, maintain session security, and understand how our platform is used. The following are the types of cookies we use:

7.1 Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)

These cookies are essential for the platform's core functions and cannot be disabled. They include session authentication cookies that keep you securely logged in, security cookies that detect and prevent fraudulent activity, and cookies that store your language preference and basic platform settings.

7.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform — which pages are most popular, where users encounter difficulties, and how we can improve. Data collected is anonymised and cannot be used to personally identify any individual.

7.3 Preference & Personalisation Cookies

These cookies save your preferences such as language, display theme, and game settings so your experience is more comfortable each time you return to the platform. You can delete these cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect some platform functions.

Deleting essential cookies may affect the platform's login and security functions. We recommend only deleting analytics and preference cookies if necessary.

8Your Privacy Rights as an art939 Member

Under Malaysia's PDPA 2010 and international data protection best practices, you have the following rights regarding your personal data held by art939:

Right of Access

You have the right to obtain a copy of all personal data we hold about you. Access requests will be processed within 21 working days.

Right to Rectification

If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request a correction through your account settings or via customer support.

Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal record-keeping obligations.

Right to Object

You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or profiling purposes at any time, without needing to provide a reason.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

Right to Restriction of Processing

In certain circumstances, you may request that we restrict the processing of your data while your request is under review.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact the art939 data protection team by email at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request". We will verify your identity before processing the request.

9Children's Data Protection

The art939 platform is an adult service restricted to individuals aged 18 years and above only. We do not intentionally collect, process, or store personal data from minors.

If we discover or are made aware that personal data of a child has been collected without the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe a child has registered on our platform, please notify us immediately at [email protected].

10Cross-Border Data Transfers

In the course of operating our platform, your personal data may be stored or processed on servers located in countries other than Malaysia, particularly in the context of cloud computing services and international gaming software providers.

When your data is transferred outside Malaysia, we ensure adequate protections are in place through recognised data transfer mechanisms, including standard contractual clauses that require recipients to comply with data protection standards equivalent to Malaysia's PDPA, and ensuring that data transfers only occur to countries with adequate data protection frameworks or those that have received recognition from the relevant authorities.

By using the art939 platform, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to other countries for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, subject to the protections described above.

11Changes to This Privacy Policy

Art939 reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new legal requirements, or platform improvements. Each new version will take effect on the date stated at the top of this document.

For changes deemed material — such as changes to how we use sensitive data or the introduction of new processing categories — we will proactively notify you via a prominent notice on the platform or through your registered email. For minor changes such as spelling corrections or text clarifications, we may not send a separate notice, but the updated date at the top of the document will be revised.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data. Continued use of the art939 platform after any changes take effect will be considered your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

The version history of the art939 Privacy Policy is available upon request. Contact us at [email protected] if you wish to learn about specific changes made compared to earlier versions.

12How to Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way art939 handles your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us through the following channels:

  • Data Protection Email: [email protected] (with the subject line "Privacy Enquiry")
  • Live Chat: Available 24/7 via the chat icon at the bottom right corner of the platform
  • Help Centre: Visit page FAQ us for answers to frequently asked questions about privacy

We are committed to responding to every privacy enquiry within 3 working days, and will resolve any issues within a reasonable timeframe depending on the complexity of the case. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Department of Personal Data Protection Malaysia under the Ministry of Communications and Digital.

Your privacy is our priority. The art939 team is ready to help you fully understand and exercise your privacy rights.

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