Last updated: January 2026
Privacy Policy

188w — Privacy Policy and
Protection of Your Personal Data

188w takes user privacy seriously. Here you will find a clear breakdown of what data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what your rights are as a data subject — all in full compliance with the LGPD.

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Your Data, Protected

256-bit SSL Encryption
Full LGPD Compliance
No sale of data to third parties
You're in control of your information
Minimum required retention

How 188w Protects You

Six pillars that ensure the security and privacy of your data on the platform

End-to-End Encryption

All communications between your phone or computer and 188w's servers use 256-bit SSL — the same standard adopted by Brazil's major banks, including Itaú, Bradesco, and Nubank. Your data is never transmitted in plain text.

Full LGPD Compliance

188w operates in full compliance with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Law No. 13,709/2018). Every instance of personal data processing has a defined legal basis — contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest — and is documented internally.

You Control Your Data

Access, correction, portability, deletion, and objection — all your rights as a data subject can be exercised at any time through 188w support. No red tape, no unreasonable response times.

Zero Data Selling

188w never sells, rents, or transfers your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Data sharing with partners occurs only when strictly necessary to operate our services — such as payment processors via Pix or boleto — and is always protected by contractual safeguards.

Secure Storage

Personal and financial data is stored on protected servers with strict access controls, firewalls, continuous monitoring, and encrypted backups. Only authorized staff have access, with an audit trail for every entry.

Minimum Necessary Retention

188w retains your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing or to meet legal obligations. Once that period ends and there is no legal requirement to keep it, your data is securely and irreversibly deleted.

Plain-language summary: 188w collects only the data needed to operate, sells nothing to anyone, protects everything with encryption, and respects all your rights under the LGPD. This policy explains every detail with full transparency.

Section 1
Who We Are: The Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the platform 188w, accessible at 188w.life, and covers all services offered: Sports Betting, online casino, slots, jackpot, e-sports, and any other features available on the site.

The 188w acts as the data controller for personal data collected during use of the platform, in accordance with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Law No. 13,709/2018 — LGPD). As data controller, 188w defines the purposes and means by which data is processed, always in compliance with applicable Brazilian law.

To get in touch with 188w on any matter related to privacy or data protection, please use the email suporte@188w.life or the live chat available 24 hours a day on the platform. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is available to answer any questions about how your information is handled.

188w operates with a focus on the Brazilian market and processes data of residents in Brazil, in full compliance with the LGPD and all applicable regulations issued by the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).

Section 2
What Data 188w Collects

The 188w collects only the data necessary to operate the platform, fulfill legal obligations, and deliver the best possible experience to users in Brazil. The categories of data that may be collected are listed below:

Category Examples When
Registration Data Full name, CPF, date of birth, email, phone number Registration
Address Data ZIP code, city, state, street address Verification
Financial Data Pix key, bank details, deposit and withdrawal history via Pix, boleto, and card Transactions
Activity Data Betting history, games accessed, bonuses used, sessions Platform usage
Technical Data IP address, device type, operating system, browser, cookies Automatic
Verification Documents National ID, driver's license, proof of address (when required for KYC) KYC Verification
Communication Data History of support interactions via chat, email, or phone Support

The 188w does not collect sensitive data such as biometrics, health information, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or political affiliation. Financial data collection is limited to what is strictly necessary to process transactions in BRL (R$) via Pix, boleto bancário, credit or debit card, PicPay, Mercado Pago, or TED.

Section 3
How 188w Uses Your Data

Each piece of data collected by 188w has a specific, defined purpose. Data is never collected for its own sake — every piece of information serves a legitimate purpose within the platform's operations:

  • Create and manage your account: name, CPF, email, and phone number are required to identify the user, protect account access, and ensure each account belongs to a single real person;
  • Process deposits and withdrawals: payment data — Pix key, bank details, card number (tokenized) — is used exclusively to move BRL between your bank account and your 188w balance;
  • Verify identity (KYC): documents such as government-issued ID and proof of address are requested to meet anti-money laundering regulatory requirements and to confirm the user is 18 years of age or older;
  • Personalize your experience: your betting history and games accessed help us display relevant promotions — such as boosted odds offers on the Brasileirão for football bettors — and improve platform navigation;
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security: technical data such as IP address and browsing behavior are analyzed to detect suspicious access, multiple accounts, and automated activity that violates the Terms and Conditions;
  • Send promotions and updates: Your email and phone number may be used by 188w to send communications such as available bonuses, platform updates, or regulatory information. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time;
  • Comply with legal obligations: certain data must be retained for the minimum periods required by Brazilian law, such as financial transaction records for tax and regulatory compliance purposes.

The 188w does not use your data for purposes not listed above without notifying you in advance and, where required, obtaining your specific consent.

Section 5
Who 188w Shares Data With

The 188w does not sell, rent, transfer, or commercialize users' personal data with third parties. Sharing occurs only in situations strictly necessary for platform operations, and always with appropriate contractual protections in place:

  • Payment processors: financial data is shared with the institutions required to process BRL transactions — such as Pix operators, card processors, PicPay, Mercado Pago, and banks including Nubank, Itaú, Bradesco, and Banco do Brasil — exclusively to carry out each transaction;
  • Technology providers: infrastructure, hosting, and security partners may have technical access to data under processing agreements with strict confidentiality and security clauses;
  • Game providers: for casino games and slots to function properly, minimal session data may be shared with game providers — without including financial or personal identification information beyond what is strictly necessary;
  • Competent authorities: 188w may share data with law enforcement, judicial, tax, or regulatory authorities when required by law, court order, or ANPD directive;
  • Independent auditors: auditors engaged to verify the integrity of odds and payment systems have access only to anonymized or pseudonymized technical data.

No sharing for third-party advertising purposes or sale of behavioral profiles is carried out by 188w. Your betting data for the Brasileirão, Libertadores, or Champions League is not shared with any external marketing or analytics company without your explicit consent.

Section 6
Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The 188w uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the platform works correctly and to improve your experience. The types of cookies used are:

  • Essential cookies: necessary for the platform to function — they keep your session active, ensure login security, and allow the bet slip to work properly. Disabling them would compromise your use of the site;
  • Performance cookies: collect anonymous information about how users navigate 188w — which sections are visited most, where errors occur, and page load times. Used exclusively to improve the platform;
  • Functionality cookies: remember user preferences, such as language, odds format (decimal or fractional), and bet panel display settings;
  • Analytical cookies: enable us to understand aggregated platform usage patterns and make product decisions. Data is always processed in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify individual users.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or through the privacy preference panel available on 188w. Disabling non-essential cookies does not affect basic use of the platform. Disabling essential cookies, however, may prevent the site from functioning properly.

When accessing 188w on mobile via Android or iOS, the same cookie policies apply to the mobile browser. Native apps, where available, follow equivalent policies described in their respective app store listings.

Section 7
Data Security at 188w

The 188w continuously invests in technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. The key measures in place include:

  • 256-bit SSL Encryption: all communication between your device and 188w's servers is encrypted in transit. This includes login, deposits, withdrawals, and any other interaction with the platform;
  • Encrypted storage: passwords are stored using irreversible cryptographic hash functions. Sensitive financial data is tokenized — 188w never stores full card numbers;
  • Access control: user data is accessible only to authorized staff with a specific functional need, protected by multi-factor authentication and full access logging;
  • Continuous monitoring: intrusion and anomaly detection systems operate 24 hours a day to identify unauthorized access attempts and suspicious behavior;
  • Periodic audits: infrastructure security is audited by specialized external teams, with regular penetration testing and security policy reviews;
  • Incident response plan: in the event of a security incident affecting personal data, 188w will follow the legal notification procedures set out in the LGPD, informing the ANPD and affected users within the required timeframe.

Although 188w takes every reasonable technical precaution, no system is 100% impenetrable. That's why it's important to protect your credentials too — use a strong, unique password, never share it with anyone, and enable two-factor authentication whenever available.

Section 8
How Long We Retain Your Data

The 188w follows a data minimization and retention principle: data is kept only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. General retention periods are:

  • Registration data and active account: retained for the full duration of the account and for up to 5 years after closure, to fulfill legal obligations;
  • Financial transaction history: retained for at least 5 years after each transaction, in accordance with tax and anti-money laundering requirements;
  • Betting history: retained for up to 5 years for dispute resolution and regulatory compliance purposes;
  • Verification documents (KYC): retained for 5 years after account closure or as required by applicable regulations;
  • Technical and security logs: retained for up to 12 months for monitoring purposes and incident investigation;
  • Support communication data: retained for up to 2 years for quality assurance and resolution of potential disputes.

Once the applicable retention periods expire, data is securely and permanently deleted or anonymized so that the account holder can no longer be identified. You may request early deletion through support — subject to the minimum legal retention periods that 188w is required to comply with.

Section 9
Your Rights as a Data Subject

The LGPD grants you specific rights as the data subject whose information is processed by 188w. All of these rights can be exercised at any time through support — with no excessive red tape and within the legal timeframes:

Access

Find out exactly what personal data 188w holds about you and how it is being used.

Correction

Request the correction of any incorrect, incomplete, or outdated data — such as your name, email, or Pix key.

Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, readable format for transfer to another controller.

Deletion

Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to the minimum legally required retention periods.

Objection

Object to data processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest when you believe your rights take precedence.

Information

Find out which entities 188w has shared your data with and under what conditions that sharing took place.

Consent Withdrawal

Withdraw your consent for processing based on this legal basis — such as receiving promotional emails — at any time.

ANPD complaint

If you believe your rights have not been upheld, you may file a complaint directly with the National Data Protection Authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via live chat available 24 hours a day or by email at suporte@188w.life with the subject line "LGPD Rights". The 188w will respond within up to 15 business days, as established by law.

Section 10
Minors

The platform 188w is intended exclusively for users aged 18 and over. Access and registration by minors are strictly prohibited and constitute a serious violation of the Terms and Conditions.

The 188w does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 18. If it is identified that an account was created by a minor, it will be immediately closed and all associated data will be deleted, subject only to the minimum retention periods required by law for compliance purposes.

If you are the guardian of a minor and suspect they have created an account on 188w, contact us immediately via live chat or at suporte@188w.life. We will act quickly to close the account and delete the data.

Section 11
International Data Transfers

In some cases, personal data may be processed on servers or by vendors located outside Brazil — for example, for cloud technology infrastructure services. When this occurs, the 188w applies specific measures to ensure that data protection standards are equivalent to those provided under the LGPD:

  • Processing agreements with standard data protection contractual clauses;
  • Data is transferred only to countries or organizations with an adequate level of protection, as assessed by the ANPD or through approved safeguard instruments;
  • Data minimization in transfers — only what is strictly necessary for the specific service;
  • Financial and identification data of Brazilian users stored preferably on servers located in Brazil.

The 188w does not transfer data to countries without adequate data protection legislation without the necessary contractual and technical safeguards. You may request information about international transfers involving your data through the support channel.

Section 12
Policy Updates

The 188w reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, particularly in response to changes in the LGPD, new ANPD guidance, updates to the services offered, or adjustments to data processing practices.

When material changes are made, 188w will notify users via their registered email or through a prominent notice on the platform, with reasonable advance notice before changes take effect. The date of the last update is always shown at the top of this page.

Continued use of the platform after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated version of this policy. If you do not agree with a change, you may close your account and request deletion of your data as described in Section 9.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically — especially before using new features of 188w or when you receive an update notification.

Section 13
Contact, DPO & Privacy Channel

The 188w has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing the platform's privacy practices and handling data subject requests. To get in touch regarding privacy matters:

  • Live chat: available directly on the platform, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in Brazilian Portuguese — please mention that your query relates to privacy or the LGPD so it can be routed to the right team;
  • Email: suporte@188w.life — use the subject line "Privacy / LGPD / DPO" to have your message routed directly to the responsible officer. We respond within 15 business days;
  • Help Center: visit our FAQ for quick answers on privacy and data protection.

The 188w is committed to transparency and the prompt handling of all privacy-related requests. If you feel your request has not been properly addressed, you have the right to file a complaint directly with the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD).

Your privacy is not an afterthought for 188w — is central to our commitment to providing a safe, trustworthy platform for Brazilian players. Every detail of this policy exists to ensure you know exactly how your information is handled.

Privacy Questions at 188w

No. 188w never sells, rents, or trades your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Data sharing occurs only with operational partners — such as payment processors via Pix or boleto — strictly necessary for the services to function, and always under contractual protection. Your betting behavior on the Brasileirão, Libertadores, or any other event is never shared with any advertising or external data analytics company.

You can request the deletion of your data via live chat or by emailing suporte@188w.life with the subject line "Data Deletion — LGPD". 188w will respond within 15 business days and initiate the deletion process in accordance with the minimum retention periods required by law — such as 5 years for financial transaction records. Once the legal period has elapsed, all data will be securely and irreversibly erased.

188w may collect your device's IP address for security purposes — to verify that access is coming from Brazil and to identify suspicious activity. However, the platform does not request GPS location access on your device, nor does it access your camera, microphone, or other sensors for its own use. Location permissions, if requested by the mobile browser, are used solely for basic geographic compliance.

The complete betting history is retained for up to 5 years after each bet, for dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and fulfillment of legal obligations. During this period, you can also access your full history at any time through the account dashboard. After the retention period, data is irreversibly deleted or anonymized.

Yes. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time. Simply click the unsubscribe link in any 188w email, or request removal from the mailing list via chat or email support. Please note that transactional communications — such as withdrawal confirmations, security alerts, and account-related information — will continue to be sent regardless of this preference, as they are necessary for the operation of the service.

After account closure, 188w retains your data for the minimum legally required periods — generally 5 years for financial and registration data, in accordance with tax and anti-money laundering requirements. During this period, your data is not used for promotional communications or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Once the legal retention periods expire, all your data is securely deleted. You may request confirmation of deletion through support.
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