DATA PROTECTION

sona1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is not an afterthought at sona1 — it's built into how the platform works. This policy explains exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your own information. We've written it to be clear, not to confuse.

Last Updated: January 2025

How sona1 Keeps Your Data Safe

Six core commitments that define how sona1 handles your personal information every single day.

End-to-End Encryption

Every piece of data transmitted between your device and sona1 is protected by SSL/TLS encryption. Your personal details, payment information, and account activity are never sent in plain text — not even internally.

We Never Sell Your Data

sona1 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers. Your data is used only to operate your account, process transactions, and improve the sona1 platform experience. That's it.

You Control Your Data

sona1 gives you real control over your personal information. You can request access to your data, ask for corrections, or request deletion at any time by contacting our support team. We respond to all data requests within 30 days.

Secure Data Storage

sona1 stores all personal data on secure, access-controlled servers. Payment card details are never stored on sona1 infrastructure — all payment processing is handled by certified third-party payment providers.

Minimal Data Collection

sona1 only collects the data that is genuinely necessary to operate your account and comply with legal obligations. We don't collect data for the sake of it. If we don't need it, we don't ask for it.

Regulatory Compliance

sona1 operates in compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Our privacy practices are reviewed regularly by our compliance team to ensure they remain current and meet the standards required of a licensed gaming platform.

Summary: sona1 collects only the data needed to run your account and comply with legal requirements. We never sell your data. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information at any time. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

01 Who We Are

sona1 is an online sports betting and casino platform operating at sona1.net, serving players primarily in Bangladesh. When this Privacy Policy refers to "sona1", "we", "us", or "our", it refers to the sona1 platform and the team responsible for operating it.

sona1 acts as the data controller for the personal information collected through the platform. This means we are responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is processed. If you have any questions about this policy or about how your data is handled, you can reach us at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the sona1 website and mobile application, including visitors who browse without registering and registered players who actively use the platform.

02 Data We Collect

sona1 collects personal data in several ways — directly from you when you register or use the platform, automatically through your use of the site and app, and from third parties such as payment processors and identity verification providers. Here is a breakdown of what we collect and why:

Information You Provide Directly

Data Type Examples Why We Collect It
Identity Data Full name, date of birth, national ID number Account registration and age/identity verification
Contact Data Email address, phone number Account communication, support, and security alerts
Financial Data Payment method details, transaction history Processing deposits and withdrawals
Verification Documents Copies of ID, proof of address KYC compliance and fraud prevention
Account Preferences Responsible gaming settings, notification preferences Personalising your sona1 experience

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the sona1 platform, we automatically collect certain technical data including your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the platform, and betting activity. This data is used to maintain platform security, detect fraud, and improve the sona1 user experience.

Information from Third Parties

sona1 may receive personal data about you from third-party service providers, including payment processors who confirm transaction details, identity verification providers who validate your documents, and fraud prevention services that flag suspicious activity. This data is used solely in connection with your sona1 account and is handled with the same level of care as data you provide directly.

03 How We Use Your Data

sona1 uses your personal data only for legitimate purposes directly related to operating the platform and serving you as a player. We do not use your data for purposes that are unrelated to your sona1 account. The main ways we use your data are:

  • To create and manage your sona1 account and verify your identity.
  • To process deposits, withdrawals, and other financial transactions.
  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activity.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
  • To send you important account-related communications such as transaction confirmations, security alerts, and policy updates.
  • To provide customer support and respond to your queries.
  • To personalise your experience on sona1, including showing relevant promotions and game recommendations.
  • To monitor and improve the performance, security, and reliability of the sona1 platform.
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other platform policies.

sona1 will never use your personal data to make automated decisions that significantly affect you without giving you the opportunity to request human review of that decision.

04 Legal Basis for Processing

sona1 processes your personal data on one or more of the following legal grounds, depending on the specific purpose:

  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfil our obligations to you under the sona1 Terms and Conditions, including managing your account and processing transactions.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering laws, age verification requirements, and tax reporting obligations.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for sona1's legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, platform security, and improving our services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process data — for example, for marketing communications — you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us or updating your account preferences.

05 Data Sharing and Disclosure

sona1 does not sell your personal data to third parties. We share your data only in the following limited circumstances, and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:

Service Providers

sona1 works with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform. These include payment processors, identity verification providers, fraud detection services, and cloud infrastructure providers. All service providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

Legal and Regulatory Authorities

sona1 may disclose your personal data to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other government authorities where required to do so by law, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of sona1, our players, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event that sona1 undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such transfer and any changes to this Privacy Policy that result from it.

sona1 never shares your personal data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

06 Cookies and Tracking

sona1 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyse how the site is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit sona1.net or use the sona1 app.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect against fraud. These cannot be disabled.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language settings and responsible gaming limits so you don't have to re-enter them each visit.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how players use sona1 so we can improve the platform. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
  • Security Cookies: Used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, including identifying unusual login patterns or suspicious betting behaviour.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the sona1 platform. Essential cookies cannot be turned off as they are required for the site to work.

07 Data Retention

sona1 retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period after account closure as required by applicable laws and regulations. The specific retention periods depend on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected:

  • Account and Identity Data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five years after account closure, as required by anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five years from the date of the transaction for financial compliance purposes.
  • Customer Support Records: Retained for three years from the date of the last interaction.
  • Technical and Log Data: Typically retained for 12 months, unless required for longer periods for security or legal reasons.

When data is no longer required, sona1 securely deletes or anonymises it so that it can no longer be linked back to you as an individual.

08 Your Privacy Rights

As a sona1 player, you have a number of rights over your personal data. sona1 is committed to honouring these rights and will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data sona1 holds about you at any time.

Right to Rectification

Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal requirement for us to retain it.

Right to Restriction

Ask us to limit how we use your data while a dispute or correction request is being resolved.

Right to Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact the sona1 support team at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

09 Data Security

sona1 takes the security of your personal data seriously and has implemented a range of technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and sona1 servers.
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data including passwords and identity documents.
  • Strict access controls ensuring that only authorised sona1 staff can access personal data, and only to the extent required for their role.
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing of the sona1 platform.
  • Two-factor authentication options available to all registered players.
  • Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and potential data breaches.

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, sona1 will notify affected players and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, without undue delay.

While sona1 takes every reasonable precaution to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You also play a role — keep your password strong, don't share it, and enable two-factor authentication on your account.

10 Children's Privacy

sona1 is strictly an adults-only platform. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to register on sona1 or use any of its services.

If sona1 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 18, we will immediately close the associated account, delete the data, and return any deposits made to the original payment method where possible. If you believe a minor has registered on sona1, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11 Third-Party Links

The sona1 platform may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as payment provider portals or responsible gaming support organisations. sona1 is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit. sona1 has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

12 Updates to This Policy

sona1 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where changes are significant, we will notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how sona1 protects your personal data. Your continued use of sona1 after any update to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised version.

13 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way sona1 handles your personal data, please get in touch. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Subject Line for Data Requests: "Data Rights Request"
  • Live Chat: Available directly from the sona1 platform after login
  • FAQ: Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 48 hours and to resolve all data rights requests within 30 days of receipt.

Your trust matters to us. If you're ever unsure about how your data is being used on sona1, just ask. We're happy to explain anything in plain language.

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