Legal Document

joa9 Privacy Policy

A full description of how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: January 2025

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using any of joa9's services, you will be considered to have accepted the terms of this policy. Our Terms and Conditions and this privacy policy together form the legal basis of our services.

Section 1

1 Introduction and Scope

joa9 is an online gaming and sports betting platform operated for users in Bangladesh. This privacy policy explains what personal information we collect when you use our website (joa9login.cam) and related services, how that information is used and stored, and what measures we take to protect your data.

This policy applies when you:

  • Visit the joa9 website
  • Create an account or log in
  • Make a deposit, withdrawal, or any financial transaction
  • Play any game or place a bet
  • Contact customer support
  • Use the joa9 mobile application

To learn more about us, read our About Us page, which describes our platform's goals and services.

Section 2

2 What Information We Collect

2.1 Identity Information

When you register an account, we collect your full name, date of birth, national ID number or passport number, current address, mobile number, and email address. This information is used to verify your identity and ensure account security.

2.2 Financial and Transaction Information

We record your deposit and withdrawal history, payment method details (mobile numbers or bank account information related to bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or bank transfers), and the time and amount of each transaction. Every financial activity — such as a minimum ৳200 deposit or ৳500 withdrawal — is stored in our system.

2.3 Gaming and Activity Information

We store information about which games you have played, bet amounts, win and loss records, session length, and VIP tier progress. This information is necessary for account security and responsible gaming monitoring.

2.4 Technical Information

Your device's IP address, browser type and version, operating system, session time and date, and page visit history are collected automatically.

2.5 Communication Information

If you contact our customer support via live chat or email, the record of that conversation and the content of your enquiry are stored.

Section 3

3 How Information Is Collected

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, complete identity verification, make a deposit or withdrawal, or contact customer support, you provide information to us directly. Without providing this information, it will not be possible to use certain services.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, our servers automatically record technical information about your device and connection. This includes your IP address, browser information, and the nature of your activity on the site.

3.3 Information Collected via Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your browsing preferences and improve service quality. Details about cookies can be found in Section 6 below.

3.4 Information Received from Third Parties

For identity verification purposes or to prevent fraud, we may receive limited information from authorised verification service providers. We also receive transaction confirmation information from payment processors.

Section 4

4 How Your Information Is Used

joa9 uses your information for the following legitimate purposes:

4.1 Account Management and Identity Verification

Your information is used to create and manage your account, confirm your identity, and maintain account security. This verification process is also essential to prevent the creation of multiple accounts and fraud.

4.2 Payment Processing

Financial information is used to process your deposit and withdrawal requests, ensure transaction security, and conduct investigations in cases of disputed payments.

4.3 Customer Support

Necessary information is provided to our 24/7 customer support team to respond to your questions and complaints promptly and accurately. This information is important for providing assistance in both Bengali and English via live chat and email.

4.4 Service Improvement

By analysing your usage patterns, we make our platform more user-friendly. Information about which games are most popular, when the most users are active, and where technical issues are occurring helps us improve our services.

4.5 Responsible Gaming Monitoring

By monitoring your gaming activity, we can identify potentially risky behaviour and intervene when necessary. To learn more about this, read our Responsible Gaming section, which describes various tools for keeping yourself safe.

4.6 Meeting Legal and Regulatory Obligations

We are legally required to retain certain information in order to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing obligations.

4.7 Marketing and Communications

With your permission, we may use your contact information to inform you about new offers, bonuses, or promotions. You can turn off these communications at any time from your account settings.

Section 5

5 Sharing Information with Third Parties

joa9 never sells your personal information or transfers it to third parties for commercial purposes. However, specific information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Partners

Payment processors (such as network partners of bKash, Nagad, and Rocket), identity verification services, and technology infrastructure providers are given access to a defined amount of information. They may use this information only for the purpose of delivering our services and are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

5.2 Game Providers

Game studios operating on our platform — including Evolution, Pragmatic Play, PG Soft, and JILI — may see limited technical information required to manage game sessions. They cannot access your full personal identity or financial details.

5.3 Legal Authorities

If we receive a valid order or request from a competent court or law enforcement agency, we are obliged to provide the required information in accordance with the law. In such cases, we always act within the limits of the relevant legislation.

5.4 Business Restructuring

If joa9 undergoes a merger, acquisition, or business transfer, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets. In such a case, we will notify you in advance.

Section 6

6 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help our website remember your preferences and activity.

6.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website — such as keeping your login session active, security verification, and completing payment processes. Disabling these cookies will prevent the website from working properly.

6.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your language preference, layout settings, and session-related preferences so that you do not have to reconfigure everything on each visit.

6.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users are using the website, which pages are visited most, and where there is room for improvement. This information is aggregated and not personally identifiable.

6.4 Cookie Controls

You can accept or reject cookies through your browser settings. Please note, however, that disabling essential cookies may cause difficulties when using our services.

Section 7

7 Data Retention Period

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected and to meet legal obligations.

7.1 Active Account Information

While your account is active, we retain all of your information. During this period, the information is used for service delivery, security, and meeting legal obligations.

7.2 After Account Closure

Even if you close your account, we are legally required to retain financial and identity-related information for the period required by law. This generally applies for the period specified under anti-money laundering regulations.

7.3 Transaction Records

Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of five years for the purposes of dispute resolution and auditing. Once the period expires, this information is securely deleted.

7.4 Communication Records

Customer support chat logs and emails are generally retained for two years from the date of the last communication, then deleted.

Section 8

8 Your Rights

As a joa9 user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Right to Access Information

You can find out what information we hold about you, where and how it is being used, and with whom it has been shared. If you contact us, we will fulfil your request as quickly as possible.

8.2 Right to Correct Information

If any of your stored information is incorrect, you can request a correction. This can be done directly through your account settings or via customer support.

8.3 Right to Request Deletion

You can request that your personal information be deleted. Please note, however, that due to legal obligations, certain information may not be possible to delete before the specified retention period has ended.

8.4 Right to Withdraw from Marketing Communications

You can stop receiving promotional emails or notifications at any time. This can be done from your account settings or by contacting us directly.

8.5 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that a breach of your data protection has occurred, you can raise a complaint with us. Our privacy team will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action.

Section 9

9 Data Security Measures

joa9 applies industry-leading security measures to protect your personal and financial information.

9.1 Encryption Technology

Our website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology, which encrypts all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. This ensures that no third party can intercept your connection and view your information.

9.2 Access Control

Only those staff members who need access to your information as part of their specific responsibilities are permitted to do so. All access is logged and reviewed regularly.

9.3 Regular Security Audits

Regular security audits are conducted to identify vulnerabilities in our systems, and any issues found are resolved promptly.

9.4 Data Breach Response

If a data security breach ever occurs, we will take the necessary steps quickly and notify affected users in a timely manner.

9.5 Your Role

You also have a responsibility in protecting your data. Do not share your password with anyone, report any suspicious activity to us immediately, and never share an OTP sent for identity verification with anyone.

Section 10

10 Policy on Minors

All casino and betting activities on joa9 are strictly for users aged 21 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors or allow them to use our platform.

Age is verified at the time of registration. If we find that a minor has created an account using false information, that account will be closed immediately and any collected data will be deleted.

If you are aware that a minor is using our platform, please contact us.

Section 11

11 Notice of Policy Changes

joa9 may update this privacy policy when necessary. If significant changes are made to this policy, we will notify you in the following ways:

  • A notification will be sent to your registered email address
  • A clear notice will be displayed on the website
  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be changed

If you continue using our services after the changes take effect, it will be assumed that you have accepted the new policy. We therefore ask you to read this page carefully when you receive a notice of changes.

If you object to any change, you will have the opportunity to close your account before the change takes effect. More detailed questions and answers on this matter can be found in our FAQ section.

Section 12

12 Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to request access to or correction of your information, or want to submit a complaint, please contact us.

Contact the Privacy Team

Our customer support team is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, in both Bengali and English.

Live Chat — click the chat icon on any page of the website
Response time: 24/7, in Bengali and English