Data Protection

Privacy Policy — Your Data at 499bad

At 499bad, your privacy is taken seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used and protected, and what rights you hold as a player based in Bangladesh or anywhere we serve.

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

1. Introduction & Scope

🔒 499bad uses 256-bit SSL encryption across all data transmissions. Your personal and financial information is secured at every step — from registration through to withdrawal.

2. What Data We Collect

Identity
Full legal name, date of birth, gender, and government-issued ID details (national ID card or passport number) collected at registration or during KYC verification.
Contact
Mobile phone number, email address, and — where voluntarily provided — residential address including division/district (e.g., Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna).
Financial
Mobile wallet numbers (bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay), bank account details where applicable, transaction histories, deposit and withdrawal amounts, and account balance records.
Device type, operating system, browser version, IP address, approximate geographic location derived from IP, and mobile network operator.
Behavioural
Pages visited, games played, session duration, betting history, bonus usage patterns, and clickstream data collected via cookies and server logs.
Communications
Records of support interactions via email or live chat, including the content of messages sent to [email protected] and any attachments or screenshots shared.
Preferences
Marketing consent choices, language preferences, responsible gaming settings (deposit limits, self-exclusion status), and notification opt-in or opt-out records.

3. How We Use Your Data

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Service Delivery & Account Management

We use your personal data primarily to operate and maintain your 499bad account — processing deposits and withdrawals via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and other supported methods; settling bets and casino game outcomes; administering bonus credits and wagering requirements; and communicating essential account notifications such as transaction confirmations and security alerts.

Identity Verification (KYC)

Before processing withdrawals above defined thresholds, or where suspicious activity is detected, 499bad is required to verify your identity. This involves cross-referencing the personal details you provided at registration against copies of a government-issued photo ID. KYC data is processed solely for verification purposes and is stored securely for the duration required by applicable data retention standards.

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Fraud Prevention & Security

499bad uses automated systems and manual reviews to detect fraudulent activity, bonus abuse, account takeover attempts, and collusion between players. Device fingerprint data, IP address records, and behavioural patterns are analysed as part of this process. Where fraud is confirmed, relevant data may be shared with payment processors or law enforcement authorities as required by applicable law.

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Platform Improvement & Analytics

Aggregated and anonymised behavioural data is used to improve the 499bad platform — including identifying popular game categories, optimising page load performance for users on Bangladeshi mobile networks (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Teletalk), and testing new features. This analytics data does not identify individual players.

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Marketing & Promotional Communications

Where you have provided explicit consent, 499bad may use your contact details to send promotional communications about new games, bonus offers, BPL and IPL cricket betting promotions, seasonal campaigns (such as Eid, Pohela Boishakh, or Victory Day specials), and platform updates. You may withdraw marketing consent at any time by contacting [email protected] or updating your account preferences. Withdrawal of marketing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

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Responsible Gaming Compliance

499bad uses player activity data — including session frequency, deposit velocity, and loss patterns — to identify signs of potentially harmful gambling behaviour. This data is used to trigger responsible gaming interventions, enforce self-imposed deposit limits, honour self-exclusion requests, and ensure compliance with the 21+ age restriction. This processing is carried out in the legitimate interests of player protection and responsible gaming compliance.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

🤝 499bad does not share your personal data with advertisers, data brokers, or social media platforms. Your information stays within the 499bad ecosystem and its essential service partners.

6. Data Retention & Storage

7. Your Privacy Rights

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Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data 499bad holds about you, including the categories of data processed, the purposes for which it is used, and any third parties with whom it has been shared. 499bad will respond to access requests within 30 days of receipt.

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Right to Rectification

If any personal data held by 499bad is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be corrected or completed. You may update certain details (such as your email address or registered mobile number) directly within your account settings. For changes to identity documents or date of birth, please contact support with supporting documentation.

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Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing applies. Please note that 499bad is required to retain certain financial and identity records for legal compliance purposes; erasure requests may therefore be partially fulfilled where a legal retention obligation applies.

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Right to Object & Restrict Processing

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time and without giving a reason. You may also request that processing be restricted where you contest the accuracy of the data, where processing is unlawful, or where you have objected to processing pending verification of legitimate grounds. Marketing opt-outs take effect within 48 hours of receiving your request.

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Right to Data Portability

Where processing is based on your consent or on the performance of a contract, and is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (such as CSV or JSON). This includes your account registration details, transaction history, and betting records.

8. Data Security & How We Protect You

9. Players Under 21 Years of Age

10. Contact & Privacy Enquiries

📩 Privacy questions? Email [email protected] with the subject "Privacy Request" — our team responds within five business days (BST, UTC+6).

Six Ways 499bad Protects Your Privacy

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End-to-End SSL Encryption

Every piece of data travelling between your phone and 499bad's servers is wrapped in 256-bit SSL encryption — the same standard used by international financial institutions. Whether you are depositing via bKash in Dhaka or checking your balance in Chittagong, your connection is always protected.

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No Data Selling — Ever

499bad does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or any unrelated third party. Your data is used exclusively to operate your account, process payments, prevent fraud, and — where you have consented — send you relevant promotions from 499bad itself.

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Tokenised Game Studio Integration

When you play games from Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Spribe, or any other studio on 499bad, those providers receive only a tokenised player identifier — never your real name, mobile number, or financial details. Your identity stays within the 499bad platform at all times.

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Full Control Over Your Preferences

You are in control. Update your marketing preferences, manage cookie settings, adjust responsible gaming limits, or request a copy of your data at any point directly from your account or by contacting support. 499bad processes opt-out requests within 48 hours.

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Secure Payment Partner Network

All payment data shared with bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, Visa, and Mastercard is transmitted over encrypted channels and subject to each provider's own security certifications. 499bad never stores full card numbers or mobile wallet PINs on its own infrastructure.

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Regular Independent Security Audits

499bad's infrastructure and data practices are reviewed periodically by independent security specialists through penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Any identified gaps are remediated promptly. This ensures our privacy protections stay current with evolving cyber threats.

Your Privacy Matters at 499bad

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