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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Last updated: 30 June 2026

Sports445 Markets ("we", "us", "our") is a prediction market platform operated by Sports445. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you use our website and services, why we collect it, and your rights regarding that data. By using our services you agree to this policy.

1 Information we collect

Information you provide directly

  • Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and country when you register.
  • Bank account details: Bank name, account number, and account name when you set up withdrawals. This information is stored encrypted.
  • Predictions and activity: The markets you enter, which outcomes you choose, and your stake amounts.

Information collected automatically

  • Page views: Pages you visit, timestamps, and approximate IP address for analytics and platform improvement.
  • Browser information: User agent string (browser type, operating system) for technical diagnostics.
  • Session data: Login sessions maintained via encrypted cookies.

2 How we use your information

  • To create and manage your account and authenticate you.
  • To process predictions, payments, and withdrawals.
  • To display personalised content and relevant markets based on your country and activity.
  • To send transactional emails: account welcome, market results, cashout confirmations and rejections.
  • To detect fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security.
  • To analyse platform usage and improve our service through aggregate analytics.
  • To comply with legal obligations applicable in Nigeria and other relevant jurisdictions.

3 How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Paystack: To process payments. Paystack receives your email address and payment amount. Paystack operates under its own Privacy Policy.
  • Service providers: Hosting, email delivery (e.g., SMTP providers), and analytics tools that process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority in Nigeria.
  • Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4 Payment data

All payment processing is handled by Paystack. We never receive or store your card number, CVV, or PIN. When you pay via Paystack, a secure checkout hosted by Paystack handles the transaction. We only receive confirmation that a payment was successful, along with the payment reference and amount.

Your Nigerian bank account details (for cashouts) are stored on our servers in encrypted form and are only used to process withdrawal requests you initiate.

5 Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active, or as required to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of 5 years to satisfy regulatory requirements.

6 Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate data via your profile settings.
  • Delete your account and personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Object to processing in certain circumstances.
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

7 Cookies

We use essential session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your CSRF security token. We also use a small localStorage entry to remember UI preferences (such as dismissed banners). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

8 Security

We employ industry-standard security practices including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, bcrypt password hashing, encrypted cookies, and CSRF protection on all forms. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continuously review our security measures and update them as needed.

9 Children

Sports445 Markets is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has registered, we will promptly delete their account.

10 Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our services after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes we will notify users by email.

11 Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Sports445 Markets