MegaPari Privacy Policy

This policy explains how personal information is collected, processed, protected, disclosed, and destroyed for the online services offered to users in Kenya. Use of personal data is based on user consent as described in this document. It also outlines the purposes for collection and the safeguards in place to keep information secure. The policy complements applicable laws and regulates how the operator handles data across the websites and apps.

Privacy and Data Protection

Personal data we collect

  • Identity details – full name, date of birth, government-issued identification, selfies for verification, country of residence.
  • Contact details – mobile number, email, address.
  • Account and usage – username, settings, preferences, support tickets, responsible gaming limits, logs of betting and gaming activity.
  • Financial and transaction information – payment method tokens from providers, deposits, withdrawals, wagers, winnings, chargebacks.
  • Technical data – device identifiers, IP address, browser type, operating system, language, time zone, cookies and similar technologies.
  • Compliance information – results of KYC checks, sanctions and PEP screening, source of funds information where required by law.

Why we collect this information

  • To create and manage the user account and provide services.
  • To verify identity, assess eligibility, and protect users against fraud and misuse.
  • To process payments and meet tax, AML, and betting regulatory obligations.
  • To operate, secure, and improve the websites, apps, and user experience.

Technical and organisational safeguards

  • Encryption in transit using TLS, and encryption or tokenisation for sensitive records where appropriate.
  • Access controls, multi-factor authentication, least-privilege permissions, and logging.
  • Segregated environments, regular security testing, and supplier due diligence.
  • Staff confidentiality undertakings and data protection training.
  • Retention schedules that limit storage to what is necessary for the purposes and the law.

Your rights under Kenya law

  • Access – request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction – ask to fix inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion – request erasure where allowed by law.
  • Restriction and objection – limit or object to certain processing.
  • Portability – receive data in a structured, commonly used format where feasible.
  • Consent – withdraw consent at any time for activities based on consent.
  • Complaint – lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

Regulatory compliance

  • Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021.
  • Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act and the requirements of the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
  • Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act and related regulations.
  • International best practice, including principles consistent with GDPR such as purpose limitation, data minimisation, and accountability.

Use of Collected Information

We use personal data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner for the following purposes:

  • Account services – registration, authentication, account management, responsible gaming tools.
  • Transactions – deposits, withdrawals, payment reconciliation, fraud detection, chargeback handling.
  • Service improvement – troubleshooting, analytics, performance monitoring, feature development.
  • Customer support – responding to enquiries, complaints, and dispute resolution.
  • Marketing – personalised messages only where the user has given consent, and always with an option to opt out.
  • Compliance – KYC, AML screening, sanctions checks, age verification, reporting to regulators and tax authorities where required.
  • Security – monitoring, incident response, and risk management to protect users and the platform.

Legal bases for processing

  • Consent provided by the user.
  • Contract performance to deliver requested services.
  • Legal obligation under Kenyan law and licensing conditions.
  • Legitimate interests such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement, balanced against user rights.

Access to Information

How to exercise your rights

  • Access and update: use account settings for basic details, or submit a request through the support channel available on the site.
  • Correction: provide evidence where needed and specify the inaccurate information to be rectified.
  • Deletion: request closure and erasure; some records may be retained if required by AML, betting, or tax laws.
  • Verification: we may ask for proof of identity to protect your account and information.
  • Timelines: requests are handled within a reasonable time and within the timelines required by Kenyan law.

Consent to checks and payment processing

  • By using MegaPari, the user consents to identity and security checks needed to prevent fraud and to comply with KYC and AML rules.
  • Payment information may be processed by licensed payment providers for deposits, withdrawals, and dispute handling according to their own regulatory obligations.

Protection of Children’s Privacy

  • Services are restricted to persons aged 18 years and above as required under Kenyan law.
  • The operator cannot confirm age without reviewing identification documents during verification.
  • If personal data of a minor is discovered, the account will be closed and the information will be deleted where legally allowed.
  • Parents or guardians may contact support to request deletion of a minor’s information and provide proof of relationship.

International Data Transfers

  • Personal data may be processed in other countries where service partners and processors operate to support account services, customer care, hosting, and payments.
  • By using the site, the user consents to such transfers.
  • Transfers are protected by safeguards required under Kenyan law and international standards, including data processing agreements, standard contractual clauses, and audit rights.
  • All partners are bound by confidentiality, security, and data protection obligations, and are assessed for their ability to protect information.

Use of Cookies

What cookies are

  • Cookies are small text files placed on a device to store settings and identify the browser during future visits.

How cookies are used

  • Strictly necessary cookies – enable core site functions and account login.
  • Performance and statistics – measure site usage and improve reliability.
  • Functionality – remember preferences and personalise content.
  • Advertising and analytics – understand user behaviour and manage marketing subject to consent.

Controls and retention

  • Cookie data is retained for up to 1 year unless a shorter or longer period is required by law or technical need.
  • Users can manage or delete cookies in browser settings. Some site features may not function if certain cookies are disabled.

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

  • Using MegaPari constitutes full acceptance of this Privacy Policy and all incorporated terms.
  • If the policy is updated, the current version published on the site prevails and applies from the date of posting unless another effective date is stated.

Third-Party Privacy Practices

  • Personal data may be shared with third parties to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, process payments, deliver games, provide hosting and security, and support customer services.
  • Where the site lists these parties or categories, that list applies. If not listed, the user will be informed of the purpose and scope before sharing where required by law.
  • Providing information for these purposes constitutes consent to processing by such providers subject to applicable legal bases and safeguards.

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