Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

46merryph ("46merryph", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players and visitors who use the 46merryph Platform. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information in connection with your use of our website and gaming services.

This policy is issued in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other applicable data protection laws. As a platform serving Filipino players across Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, Makati, and the wider archipelago, we take our obligations under Philippine law seriously.

By registering an account, accessing the 46merryph Platform, or otherwise providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

46merryph collects personal data that is necessary to provide you with a safe, secure, and personalised gaming experience. The categories of data we collect include:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, and government-issued identification details (e.g., Philippine passport, SSS ID, driver's licence) collected during account registration and identity verification.
• Contact Data: Email address, mobile number, and residential address, including city and province within the Philippines.
• Financial Data: Payment method details, transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records, and GCash or PayMaya account references used for processing transactions in Philippine Peso (PHP).
• Account Data: Username, encrypted password, account preferences, gaming history, bonus usage, and session activity on the 46merryph Platform.
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser type and version, operating system, time zone, and other technical identifiers collected automatically when you access the Platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the 46merryph Platform, including pages visited, games played, time spent, and clickstream data.
• Communications Data: Records of your correspondence with 46merryph customer support, including live chat transcripts and email exchanges.

We collect this data directly from you during registration and use of the Platform, automatically through cookies and tracking technologies, and occasionally from third-party identity verification and payment processing partners.

3. How We Use Your Data

46merryph uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create, manage, and maintain your 46merryph account and provide access to our gaming services.
• To verify your identity and age (21+) in compliance with applicable Philippine gaming regulations and anti-money laundering requirements.
• To process deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other supported payment methods.
• To personalise your experience on the 46merryph Platform, including game recommendations and promotional offers tailored to your preferences.
• To communicate with you regarding your account, transactions, promotions, and updates to our policies.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, including reporting requirements under applicable Philippine gaming and financial laws.
• To improve the performance, security, and functionality of the 46merryph Platform through analytics and technical monitoring.
• To support responsible gaming initiatives, including monitoring for signs of problem gambling and facilitating self-exclusion requests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

46merryph processes your personal data on the following legal grounds under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you — specifically, to provide the gaming services you have registered for on the 46merryph Platform.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws, including anti-money laundering regulations, gaming licensing requirements, and tax reporting obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Where we rely on your consent — for example, for marketing communications or non-essential cookies — you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

5. Sharing Your Data

46merryph does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:

• Payment Processors: GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, solely to process your financial transactions.
• Identity Verification Providers: Third-party KYC (Know Your Customer) service providers engaged to verify your identity and age in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Technology Partners: Cloud hosting, data storage, and platform infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Regulatory Authorities: Philippine gaming regulators, law enforcement agencies, and other government bodies where disclosure is required by law or court order.
• Professional Advisers: Legal, accounting, and auditing firms engaged to provide professional services to 46merryph, subject to confidentiality obligations.

All third parties with whom 46merryph shares personal data are required to handle that data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our contractual requirements.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

46merryph uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform, analyse usage patterns, and deliver relevant content.

The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Platform to function correctly, including session management and security features. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the 46merryph Platform, helping us identify areas for improvement and optimise performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings — such as language, region, and game preferences — to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.
• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand aggregate usage trends across the Platform, including which games and features are most popular among Filipino players.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the 46merryph Platform. For detailed guidance on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.

7. Data Retention

46merryph retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Specific retention periods include:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your active account relationship with 46merryph, and for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with applicable gaming and financial record-keeping requirements.
• Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of each transaction, as required under Philippine anti-money laundering regulations.
• Identity Verification Documents: Retained for the period required by applicable KYC and AML regulations, typically five (5) years from the end of the business relationship.
• Communications Data: Customer support records are retained for up to three (3) years from the date of the last interaction.
• Technical and Usage Data: Retained for up to twenty-four (24) months for analytics and security purposes, after which it is anonymised or deleted.

When personal data is no longer required, 46merryph will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures.

8. Data Security

46merryph implements a comprehensive set of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the 46merryph Platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Role-based access controls ensuring that only authorised personnel can access personal data, strictly on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing of the Platform infrastructure.
• Multi-factor authentication options for player accounts to reduce the risk of unauthorised access.
• Continuous monitoring of systems for suspicious activity and potential security incidents.

While 46merryph takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant Philippine regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable law.

9. Your Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 46merryph:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected, used, and processed by 46merryph.
• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold 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 we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• 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 your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address provided in Section 14 of this policy. We will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days.

10. Children & Minors

The 46merryph Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above, in accordance with applicable Philippine gaming regulations. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered on the 46merryph Platform, please contact us immediately at the details provided in Section 14.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control tools and to monitor the online activities of minors in their care to prevent access to age-restricted gaming platforms.

11. International Transfers

In certain circumstances, your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed by service providers located outside the Philippines — for example, cloud infrastructure providers or technology partners operating in other jurisdictions.

Where such transfers occur, 46merryph ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, including contractual clauses that require recipients to apply data protection standards equivalent to those required under Philippine law. We will not transfer your personal data to a jurisdiction that does not provide an adequate level of data protection without your explicit consent or without implementing appropriate protective measures.

12. Third-Party Links

The 46merryph Platform may contain references to third-party services, payment providers, or partner platforms. This Privacy Policy applies solely to data collected and processed by 46merryph. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party services, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties you interact with in connection with your use of the Platform.

13. Changes to This Policy

46merryph reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Platform or by sending an email to your registered address prior to the changes taking effect.

The date of the most recent revision will always be displayed at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how 46merryph protects your personal data. Your continued use of the Platform following any amendment constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by 46merryph, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: support@46merryph.one
• Response time: Within 30 days for data privacy requests; within 24 hours for general support enquiries
• Platform: Via the 24/7 live chat feature on the 46merryph Platform

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you are not satisfied with our response to your data privacy concern. The NPC can be reached through its official government channels.

Our support team serves Filipino players across the country — from Makati and Quezon City to Cebu, Davao, and every province in between. We are here to help.