Effective date: 22 April 2026
Maxim88Sports.asia ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. This policy is compliant with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and international best practices including GDPR.
Who We Are
Maxim88Sports.asia is an independent editorial website providing sports betting information and guides for Malaysian players. We are not a sportsbook operator and we do not accept wagers, hold player funds, or process gambling transactions. We are an affiliate publisher — when you click our links and register at Maxim88, we may receive a commission.
For data-protection queries, contact us via our Contact page.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information when you visit the site. The categories below describe everything we collect.
Information you provide
- Contact form submissions: If you email us or use our contact form, we receive your email address and the content of your message. This is used only to reply to your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs: Like all websites, our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages) records IP addresses, user-agent strings, referrer URLs and timestamps for security and performance monitoring. These logs are retained for up to 30 days.
- Analytics: We may use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate visitor behaviour (pages visited, session duration, country of origin). Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify individual visitors.
- Cookies: See the Cookies section below.
Information we do NOT collect
- We do not collect payment information — all gambling transactions occur on Maxim88's platform after you leave our site.
- We do not collect government ID, bank details, or other sensitive personal data.
- We do not require account registration to view our content.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use the following cookie categories:
| Category | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Cookie consent preferences | Maxim88Sports.asia | 12 months |
| Performance | Anonymous traffic analytics | Google Analytics 4 | Up to 24 months |
| Affiliate tracking | Attribute referrals to Maxim88 | Maxim88 affiliate network | Session only |
You can manage or revoke cookie consent at any time using the cookie banner at the bottom of the page, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to your enquiries and correction requests
- To understand aggregate visitor behaviour and improve our content
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations under Malaysian law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third Parties We Work With
We share limited information with the following service providers who help us run the site:
- Cloudflare — hosting, CDN and security. Processes IP addresses for DDoS protection.
- Google — analytics and web fonts. May set cookies subject to your consent.
- Maxim88 affiliate network — when you click an affiliate link, the destination platform receives a referral ID identifying our site as the source.
Each provider has its own privacy policy and data-protection standards. We choose providers that meet recognised industry standards.
Your Rights
Under Malaysia's PDPA 2010, GDPR, and similar laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right of rectification — request that we correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent — revoke consent for cookies or marketing at any time
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Contact page. We will respond within 21 days as required by PDPA.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold. This includes HTTPS encryption for all site traffic (TLS 1.3), strict HTTP security headers, and access controls on our servers. However, no internet transmission is ever fully secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g. Google, Cloudflare) process data outside Malaysia. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions to protect your data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective date" at the top of this page and provide notice on the site where appropriate.
Contact & Complaints
Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data? Please visit our Contact page to reach our editorial team. You may also file a complaint with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Commissioner at www.pdp.gov.my if you believe your rights have been violated.
Last reviewed: April 2026