Privacy

Melbed Privacy Policy

Your personal data belongs to you. This policy explains exactly what information melbed collects, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have over it. We keep things straightforward — no legal jargon where plain language will do.

Last updated: January 2024

How Melbed Handles Your Privacy

These six points capture the core of how melbed approaches data privacy. The full policy below contains all the detail — please read it before using the platform.

We Collect Only What We Need

melbed collects personal data that is necessary to operate your account, process transactions, verify your identity, and comply with legal obligations. We do not collect data for the sake of it, and we do not build profiles beyond what is needed to provide the service.

We Never Sell Your Data

melbed does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing or any other commercial purpose. Your information is used to run your account and improve the platform — nothing else. This is a firm commitment, not a policy subject to change.

Your Data Is Secured

melbed uses industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. Our security infrastructure is reviewed and updated regularly to address emerging threats and maintain the highest practical standard of protection.

Limited Internal Access

Access to your personal data within melbed is restricted to staff who need it to do their jobs — support agents handling your queries, compliance staff verifying your identity, and payment teams processing your transactions. We operate on a strict need-to-know basis.

You Control Your Data

You have the right to access the data melbed holds about you, to request corrections, and to request deletion subject to legal requirements. These rights are real and exercisable — contact our support team at any time to make a request and we will respond promptly.

Full Transparency

This privacy policy is written in plain language so you can actually understand it. We tell you what we collect, why we collect it, who we share it with, and how long we keep it. If anything is unclear, our support team is available 24/7 to answer your questions.

Summary: melbed collects personal data to operate your account, process payments, verify your identity, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your data. You have the right to access, correct, and delete your data. This policy explains everything in full — please read it carefully.

1 Who We Are

melbed is an online gaming platform operating at melbed.net, serving players primarily in Bangladesh. When this Privacy Policy refers to "melbed", "we", "us", or "our", it refers to the melbed platform and the entity responsible for operating it.

melbed is the data controller for the personal information collected through the Platform. This means we are responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is collected and used, and we are accountable for ensuring that it is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how melbed handles your personal data, you can contact us at [email protected]. Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2 Data We Collect

melbed collects personal data in several ways — directly from you when you register and use the Platform, automatically when you interact with the Platform, and from third parties where necessary for verification and compliance purposes. The categories of data we collect are described below.

Category Examples How Collected
Identity Data Full name, date of birth, gender, national ID or passport number Provided by you during registration or verification
Contact Data Email address, phone number, residential address Provided by you during registration or account updates
Financial Data bKash or Nagad account number, transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records Provided by you when making transactions
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, session duration Collected automatically when you use the Platform
Usage Data Games played, bets placed, login times, pages visited, features used Collected automatically through Platform activity logs
Communications Data Support chat transcripts, emails sent to melbed, feedback submitted Provided by you when contacting melbed
Verification Data Copies of identity documents, selfies for liveness checks Provided by you when completing identity verification

melbed does not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data, except where this is strictly required by law or where you have provided it voluntarily in the context of a responsible gaming request.

3 How We Use Your Data

melbed uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes. We only use your data for purposes that are compatible with the reason it was collected.

  • Account Management: To create and manage your melbed account, process your registration, and maintain your account settings and preferences.
  • Identity Verification: To verify your age and identity as required by our terms and applicable regulations. This includes checking the documents you provide and, where necessary, using third-party verification services.
  • Payment Processing: To process your deposits and withdrawals, reconcile transactions, and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Game Delivery: To provide access to the games and features available on the melbed Platform, personalise your experience, and maintain your game history and balance.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your queries, resolve disputes, and provide assistance when you contact the melbed support team.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other illegal conduct on the Platform.
  • Responsible Gaming: To monitor your gaming activity for signs of problem gambling and to administer responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities.
  • Platform Improvement: To analyse usage patterns, identify technical issues, and improve the performance and features of the melbed Platform.
  • Communications: To send you account-related notifications, transaction confirmations, and — where you have opted in — promotional communications about melbed offers and games.

melbed does not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human review, except where this is required by law or where you have given explicit consent.

4 Legal Basis for Processing

melbed processes your personal data on the following legal bases, depending on the purpose of the processing:

  • Contract Performance: Processing that is necessary to provide the melbed service to you under the Terms and Conditions you agreed to when registering — including account management, payment processing, and game delivery.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing that is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering requirements, age verification obligations, and responses to lawful requests from authorities.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing that is necessary for melbed's legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, security monitoring, and Platform improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
  • Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, such as sending you promotional communications. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting support or updating your account preferences.

5 Data Sharing

melbed does not sell your personal data. We share your data only in the following limited circumstances and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:

  • Payment Processors: We share financial data with bKash, Nagad, and other payment service providers to process your deposits and withdrawals. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.
  • Game Providers: We share necessary account data with third-party game developers whose games are available on the melbed Platform, to enable game delivery and maintain game history.
  • Identity Verification Services: We may share identity and verification data with third-party KYC (Know Your Customer) service providers to verify your age and identity as required.
  • Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities: We may disclose your data to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or courts where required by law or where we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to prevent illegal activity or protect the rights of melbed or its users.
  • Professional Advisers: We may share data with lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers where necessary in connection with legal proceedings, compliance audits, or business operations.

Third-Party Standards: All third parties with whom melbed shares personal data are required to handle that data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. melbed does not permit third parties to use your data for their own marketing purposes.

6 Cookies and Tracking

melbed uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Platform to ensure it functions correctly, to remember your preferences, and to analyse how the Platform is used. The types of cookies we use are described below:

  • Essential Cookies: These are required for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as account login, session management, and security. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Platform functionality.
  • Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language and display options, to provide a more personalised experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how players use the Platform — which pages are visited most, where users encounter issues, and how navigation flows work. This data is used in aggregate to improve the Platform.
  • Security Cookies: These support our fraud detection and security systems by helping us identify unusual patterns of behaviour that may indicate unauthorised access or fraudulent activity.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to use the Platform. melbed does not use third-party advertising cookies or share cookie data with advertising networks.

7 Data Retention

melbed retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements. The general retention periods we apply are as follows:

  • Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five years following account closure, as required by anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five years from the date of the transaction.
  • Identity Verification Documents: Retained for a minimum of five years following account closure or the completion of the verification process.
  • Support Communications: Retained for three years from the date of the communication.
  • Technical and Usage Data: Retained for up to two years from collection, after which it is anonymised or deleted.

When personal data is no longer required, melbed deletes or anonymises it securely. Where deletion is not immediately possible due to technical constraints, the data is isolated and protected until deletion can be completed.

8 Data Security

melbed takes the security of your personal data seriously and implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the melbed Platform.
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial data and identity documents.
  • Strict access controls limiting internal access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing of Platform infrastructure.
  • Monitoring systems that detect and alert on unusual access patterns or potential security incidents.
  • Staff training on data protection and security best practices.

While melbed takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, melbed will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

You also play a role in keeping your data secure. Use a strong, unique password for your melbed account, do not share your login credentials with anyone, and contact support immediately if you suspect your account has been accessed without your authorisation.

9 Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights in relation to the personal data melbed holds about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact the melbed support team at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data melbed holds about you, along with information about how it is used.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Restriction

Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as while a correction request is being assessed.

Right to Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format where processing is based on consent or contract.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling, where your interests override those of melbed.

10 Children's Privacy

The melbed Platform is strictly for adults aged 18 and above. melbed does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, you must not use the Platform or provide any personal data to melbed.

If melbed becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 18, we will delete that data immediately and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered an account on the melbed Platform, please contact us at [email protected] so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

melbed uses age verification processes during registration and reserves the right to request additional proof of age at any time. These measures are in place to protect minors and to comply with our legal obligations.

11 Updates to This Policy

melbed may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or Platform features. When material changes are made, we will notify registered users by email or by displaying a prominent notice on the Platform.

The updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Your continued use of the melbed Platform after the publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how melbed protects your personal data. The most current version of this policy will always be available at melbed.net/privacy-policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way melbed handles your personal data, please get in touch with us. We take all privacy enquiries seriously and will respond as quickly as possible.

For data access, correction, or deletion requests, please include your registered email address and a description of your request. We aim to respond to all data rights requests within 30 days.

Related Policies: This Privacy Policy should be read alongside the melbed Terms and Conditions and Responsible Gaming policy, which together govern your use of the Platform.

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