Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

merak606 ("merak606," "we," "us," or "our") operates the online casino and sports betting platform accessible at merak606.club. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players, visitors, and users of the merak606 Platform ("you" or "your").

This Privacy Policy describes how merak606 collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information in connection with your use of the merak606 website, mobile platform, and all associated services. It has been prepared in compliance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

By registering for a merak606 account or using any part of the merak606 Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the merak606 Platform.

2 Data Controller

merak606 is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through the merak606 Platform. As data controller, merak606 determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data and is accountable for ensuring that such processing complies with applicable Philippine data privacy law.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the contact details provided in Section 13 of this Policy.

3 Data We Collect

merak606 collects personal data that is necessary, adequate, and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which it is collected. The categories of personal data we collect include:

3.1 Registration & Identity Data

• Full legal name, date of birth, and gender
• Philippine residential address (including city, province, and ZIP code)
• Email address and mobile phone number
• Username and encrypted password
• Government-issued Philippine ID details (e.g., PhilSys ID, passport, driver's license) submitted for KYC verification

3.2 Financial & Transaction Data

• GCash account number, PayMaya account details, BPI/BDO/Metrobank account information, or credit/debit card details (stored in tokenized form only)
• Deposit and withdrawal transaction history, including amounts, dates, and payment methods
• Account balance and bonus wallet information

3.3 Gaming & Activity Data

• Game participation history, including games played, wagers placed, and outcomes
• Sports betting selections and results
• Bonus and promotion usage history
• Responsible gaming tool settings (deposit limits, self-exclusion status, session limits)

3.4 Technical & Device Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Session timestamps and login history
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies

3.5 Communications Data

• Records of your communications with merak606 customer support, including live chat transcripts and email correspondence
• Survey responses and feedback submitted through the Platform

4 How We Use Your Data

merak606 uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and administer your merak606 account, including processing your registration, verifying your identity, and managing your account settings.
• Service Delivery: To provide you with access to merak606's games, sports betting, promotions, and all other Platform features.
• Payment Processing: To process deposits, withdrawals, and refunds through your chosen Philippine payment method (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, or card).
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with merak606's obligations under Philippine law, including anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, KYC obligations, and reporting requirements to relevant regulatory authorities.
• Fraud Prevention & Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, multi-accounting, and other prohibited conduct on the Platform.
• Responsible Gaming: To monitor gaming activity for signs of problem gambling and to administer responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Marketing & Promotions: To send you information about merak606 promotions, bonuses, and new games — but only where you have provided consent or where permitted by applicable law. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, conduct research, and improve the merak606 Platform's performance, features, and user experience.

5 Legal Basis for Processing

merak606 processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform the contract between you and merak606 (i.e., the Terms & Conditions), including providing Platform access, processing transactions, and managing your account.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with merak606's legal obligations under Philippine law, including AML regulations, KYC requirements, and tax reporting obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for merak606's legitimate interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and improving our services — provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
• Consent: For marketing communications and certain non-essential cookies, merak606 relies on your freely given, specific, and informed consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

6 Sharing Your Data

merak606 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share your personal data only in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

merak606 engages trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating the Platform, including payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, Visa/Mastercard networks), identity verification providers, cloud hosting providers, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually bound to process your data only on merak606's instructions and in accordance with applicable data privacy law.

6.2 Regulatory & Law Enforcement Authorities

merak606 may disclose your personal data to Philippine government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement authorities where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive. This includes disclosures required under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and its amendments.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of merak606's assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy.

6.4 With Your Consent

merak606 may share your data with third parties in other circumstances where you have provided explicit consent to such sharing.

7 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

merak606 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, maintain your session, and improve your experience.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Platform to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that prevent fraudulent use. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language settings and responsible gaming tool configurations.
• Analytics Cookies: Help merak606 understand how players use the Platform, which pages are most visited, and where technical issues occur. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant merak606 promotions and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These are only set with your consent.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the merak606 Platform.

8 Data Security

merak606 implements comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the merak606 Platform
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including identity documents and financial information
• Strict role-based access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments
• Multi-factor authentication for administrative access to merak606 systems
• Secure, redundant data centers with physical access controls

Despite these measures, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. merak606 cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data and is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your merak606 login credentials.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, merak606 will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and affected players in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

9 Data Retention

merak606 retains your personal data for as long as your account remains active and for a minimum period after account closure as required by applicable Philippine law. Specifically:

• Account and identity data is retained for a minimum of five (5) years after account closure, as required under the Anti-Money Laundering Act and related regulations.
• Transaction records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of each transaction.
• Customer support communications are retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
• Marketing consent records are retained for as long as necessary to demonstrate compliance with consent requirements.
• Technical and device data (including logs) is retained for up to twelve (12) months, unless required for longer periods for security or fraud investigation purposes.

When personal data is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected and no legal retention obligation applies, merak606 will securely delete or anonymize such data.

10 Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by merak606:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about how merak606 collects and processes your personal data, as described in this Privacy Policy.
• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data merak606 holds about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data merak606 holds about you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to merak606's legal retention obligations.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller where technically feasible.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe merak606 has processed your personal data in violation of the Data Privacy Act.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact merak606's Data Protection Officer using the contact details in Section 13. merak606 will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11 Children's Privacy

The merak606 Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above. merak606 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If merak606 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, such data will be immediately deleted and the associated account permanently closed.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has registered on the merak606 Platform, please contact us immediately at the details provided in Section 13 so that we can take prompt action.

12 Changes to This Privacy Policy

merak606 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or Platform features. When material changes are made, merak606 will notify registered players via email and/or a prominent notice on the Platform at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was most recently revised. Your continued use of the merak606 Platform after the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or merak606's data processing practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

merak606 aims to respond to all data privacy inquiries within thirty (30) days of receipt. For complaints that cannot be resolved directly with merak606, you may contact the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.