This Privacy Policy explains how ph698 collects, processes, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our platform — in full compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
1.1 ph698 ("ph698," "we," "us," "our") operates the online gaming platform accessible at ph698.club (the "Platform"). As a PAGCOR-regulated operator serving Filipino players, ph698 is committed to handling personal data responsibly, lawfully, and transparently, in full accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 — the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) — and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), as enforced by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
1.2 This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through the Platform, whether during the registration process, the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process, platform use, or any communications with ph698's support team. It applies to all existing and prospective players, and to any individual who contacts ph698 through any channel.
1.3 By using the ph698 Platform or by providing us with your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein, to the extent that consent is the applicable legal basis. Where processing is based on a legal obligation or legitimate interest, your consent is not separately required.
2.1 For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR, ph698 acts as the Personal Information Controller (PIC) in respect of all personal data collected through the Platform and associated services.
2.2 ph698 has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as required under Section 21 of the DPA IRR. The DPO is responsible for overseeing ph698's data protection compliance, handling data subject rights requests, and acting as the primary point of contact with the National Privacy Commission. Contact details for the DPO are provided in Section 15 of this Policy.
2.3 Where ph698 engages third-party service providers (such as game content providers, payment processors, and identity verification services) who process personal data on ph698's behalf, those parties act as Personal Information Processors (PIPs) under data processing agreements that require them to process personal data only on ph698's documented instructions and to maintain appropriate security measures.
3.1 ph698 collects personal data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. The categories of personal data we collect include:
| Category | Specific Data Points | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Data | Full legal name, date of birth, mobile number, email address (if provided), username, password (hashed) | Provided by you during registration |
| Identity Verification (KYC) | Government-issued ID (type and number), ID scan/image, date of birth, address, selfie or liveness check image, nationality | Provided by you during KYC; third-party verification services |
| Financial Data | GCash number, Maya account details, bank account details (BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank), transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records | Provided by you; payment processors |
| Gaming Activity | Bets placed, games played, win/loss records, session duration, game preferences, bonus usage | Automatically generated during Platform use |
| Technical Data | IP address, device type and model, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, login timestamps, session IDs | Automatically collected via Platform systems |
| Communications Data | Support chat transcripts, email correspondence, feedback submitted, complaint records | Generated during your communications with ph698 |
| Responsible Gaming Data | Deposit limits set, loss limits, session time limits, self-exclusion status, responsible gaming self-assessments | Provided by you via account settings; generated by Platform systems |
3.2 ph698 does not collect sensitive personal information (as defined under Section 3(l) of the DPA) unless it is specifically required for regulatory compliance — for example, the collection of a player's date of birth for age verification purposes. ph698 does not collect information relating to race, religious beliefs, health conditions, or sexual life.
4.1 Directly from you. The primary source of your personal data is information you provide to us directly: during account registration, KYC verification submission, payment method addition, communications with our support team, or participation in any ph698 promotion or survey.
4.2 Automatically during Platform use. When you access and use the ph698 Platform, certain technical and behavioral data is collected automatically by our systems. This includes your IP address, device identifiers, browser characteristics, login activity, and game interaction data. This data is necessary for Platform security, fraud detection, and the maintenance of accurate gaming records.
4.3 From third-party service providers. ph698 may receive supplementary personal data from authorized third parties engaged in the delivery of services on our behalf, including: identity verification and KYC platform providers; payment processors such as GCash, Maya, and BPI; fraud detection service providers; and PAGCOR's player registration systems where applicable under regulatory requirements.
5.1 ph698 processes your personal data for the following specific, legitimate purposes:
6.1 ph698 processes your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases as provided under Section 12 of the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
7.1 ph698 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Personal data is shared only in the limited circumstances described below:
8.1 Some of ph698's service providers — including certain game content providers and technical infrastructure partners — may be located or operate servers outside the Philippines. Where personal data is transferred to a country that may not have an equivalent level of data protection to the Philippines, ph698 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include:
8.2 By using the ph698 Platform, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to the safeguards described above.
9.1 ph698 retains your personal data for no longer than is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, subject to any retention obligations imposed by applicable Philippine law. The following indicative retention periods apply:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account registration data | Duration of account + 5 years after closure | PAGCOR licensing; AML Act |
| KYC identity documents | 5 years from account closure | Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160) |
| Financial transaction records | 5 years from transaction date | AML Act; PAGCOR requirements |
| Gaming activity logs | 3 years from activity date | PAGCOR audit requirements; dispute resolution |
| Support communications | 3 years from last communication | Dispute resolution; service quality |
| Marketing consent records | Until consent withdrawn + 1 year | DPA consent documentation requirement |
9.2 Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted, anonymized, or pseudonymized so that it can no longer be attributed to you as an individual. Anonymized or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis without identifying any individual player.
10.1 ph698 implements comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure. These measures include:
10.2 Data Breach Notification. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to adversely affect your rights and freedoms, ph698 will notify the National Privacy Commission within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of the breach in accordance with NPC Circular 16-03. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, ph698 will also notify you directly without undue delay.
11.1 ph698 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Platform for the purposes described below. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. ph698 uses the following categories of cookies:
11.2 ph698 does not use third-party advertising cookies or behavioral tracking cookies for the purpose of displaying targeted advertising on behalf of external brands. ph698 does not engage in cross-site tracking.
11.3 You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect Platform functionality, including your ability to log in and maintain an active session.
12.1 Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by ph698. You may exercise these rights at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer as described in Section 15:
The right to know what personal data is being collected about you, for what purposes, and how it will be used — which is the primary purpose of this Privacy Policy.
The right to request a copy of the personal data ph698 holds about you, including information on how it is being processed and who it has been shared with.
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data held about you. You may update certain account information directly via your ph698 account settings.
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 legal retention obligations under PAGCOR and AMLA requirements.
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests — including direct marketing — at any time. ph698 will cease such processing upon your objection unless there are compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format so that you can transfer it to another controller where technically feasible.
12.2 ph698 will respond to all verified data subject rights requests within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt. Complex requests may require an extension of up to an additional thirty (30) days, in which case ph698 will notify you within the initial thirty-day period and explain the reason for the extension.
12.3 If you believe that ph698 has not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable Philippine data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
13.1 ph698 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. The Platform is exclusively intended for adults who meet the minimum legal age requirement for online casino gaming in the Philippines as prescribed by PAGCOR regulations.
13.2 All ph698 accounts are subject to mandatory KYC identity verification to confirm that the account holder is at least 21 years of age. Any account found to have been registered by or on behalf of a person under 21 will be immediately suspended and all personal data associated with that account will be deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
14.1 ph698 reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices, new regulatory requirements, or improvements to our services. The effective date of the current version is stated at the top of this document.
14.2 Material changes to this Privacy Policy — particularly those that affect your rights as a data subject or the way in which your personal data is processed — will be communicated to you via email to your registered address or via a prominent in-Platform notification. Non-material clarifications and formatting updates may be made without individual notification.
14.3 Your continued use of the ph698 Platform after the effective date of any updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated version. If you do not agree with the changes, you must cease using the Platform and may request account closure.
15.1 For any questions, concerns, or formal requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by ph698, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO). The DPO can be reached via:
15.2 All privacy-related requests will be acknowledged within five (5) business days, with substantive responses provided within the timeframes specified in Section 12.2 of this Policy.
15.3 If you are not satisfied with ph698's response to your privacy concern, you have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines. Information on how to file a complaint with the NPC is available through the NPC's official government channels.
Our Data Protection Standards
Beyond legal obligations, ph698 applies security and privacy standards that go further than the minimum required — because Filipino players deserve a platform they can genuinely trust with their personal information.
Every connection between your browser and ph698 is secured with the same 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption used by Philippine banks and major payment processors. Your login credentials, financial data, and personal information are never transmitted in plain text over the internet.
ph698's data processing practices are fully compliant with Republic Act No. 10173 — the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 — and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission. A dedicated Data Protection Officer oversees compliance.
ph698 has never sold, rented, or traded player personal data to any third party for commercial purposes. Your data is used exclusively for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy — nothing more. This is a commitment, not just a legal formality.
ph698 has appointed a Data Protection Officer as required under NPC regulations. The DPO actively monitors data handling practices, responds to player privacy rights requests, and manages the relationship with the National Privacy Commission.
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, ph698 is required — and committed — to notify the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours and to notify affected players directly without undue delay, in compliance with NPC Circular 16-03.
ph698 retains your personal data only for as long as legally necessary — typically 5 years for KYC and financial records under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and 3 years for gaming logs. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized. No indefinite data hoarding.
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