With the rise of online lottery platforms in India, TheLotter is now being used by various players who are eager to take part in the international lotteries. This website also has a dedicated mobile application available for both Android and iOS devices, where you will have the ease to participate in the lotteries whenever and wherever you want. However, there has been a concern among the gamblers related to the safety of using the TheLotter application on their handheld devices. In this article, we’ll take a look at how safe this app is, how the user data is handled, and examine whether it meets the safety expectations or not.
App Availability and Legitimacy
The only way you get this application downloaded on your devices is via the official website of TheLotter or the App Store. Due to the Play Store policies, it is not available to download from there, but you will be able to get it easily downloaded on your Android devices via the official website, by installing the APK file after it is ready to use. Here are a few factors of safety that you should follow as you proceed to get this application on your phones:
- Download only from the official website or the App Store to prevent malware.
- If you download APK files from third-party sites, it will expose your device to the risk of trojans, spyware, and credential theft.
Data Privacy and Encryption
This application also uses advanced-level SSL encryption security methods, which will help to ensure that the data transmitted between the app and its servers remains safe. Thus, your personal and financial information will be kept safe here, preventing unauthorized access. Along with that, TheLotter app also follows GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) standards, which is the strictest way in which any platform or app could protect your account and personal information.
Payment Security
While using the app, you will be able to access the same payment methods as that of the website, as it covers VISA, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, and Paysafecard to add funds and also take withdrawals. If your card is linked via any UPI app, you will also have the option to pay directly from the same. You need not worry about the security of the transactions, as this app ensures encryption, while also storing no data of your card or payment method on the app. Till now, there have been no reports regarding any breach in the financial information of the app.
Permissions and App Behavior on Indian Devices
After you have downloaded and installed TheLotter app, you will have to allow some permissions, which include internet connection, push notifications, and storage (typically needed to save tickets and receipts). These are the basic permissions that are compulsory to be given for the app to function well. Along with that, it also doesn’t ask for any sensitive permissions such as Photos, Videos, Contacts, microphone, and many more. This further acts as an indicator that the application is completely safe for the Indian gamblers, and doesn’t run unnecessarily to drain device resources.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
TheLotter is a legally established platform with the help of its Malta Gaming Authority licence, and it is also governed with the help of the state-wise lottery laws. Downloading the app is not illegal in the country, but using it constantly in states where online lottery is prohibited could lead to regulatory issues. This means the bettors in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana are advised not to download this application on their devices, due to regulatory compliance.