This Privacy Policy explains how ph697 ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information provided by players and visitors of ph697.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
The data controller responsible for personal data processed in connection with the ph697 platform is ph697.org, operating in the Philippines in alignment with regulations administered by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). For all data privacy matters, ph697 may be contacted at [email protected]. Our designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be reached at the same address — please mark your subject line "Data Privacy / DPO" for prioritized routing.
ph697 is committed to operating in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), its Implementing Rules and Regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, and all applicable amendments and NPC circulars.
ph697 collects personal data through your interactions with the platform — at registration, during gameplay, when processing transactions, and through your use of support channels. The categories of personal data we collect are:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and authentication | Registration data, device/IP data |
| Age verification (21+ compliance) | Date of birth, KYC documents |
| Processing deposits and withdrawals | Financial data, KYC data |
| Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance under RA 9160 | KYC data, financial data, gaming activity |
| Fraud prevention and platform security | Technical data, financial data, gaming activity |
| Customer support and dispute resolution | Communications data, account data |
| Responsible gaming monitoring and tools | Gaming activity, responsible gaming settings |
| Bonus eligibility verification | Registration data, gaming activity, financial data |
| Platform improvement and analytics | Technical data, gaming activity (aggregated/anonymized) |
| Regulatory reporting to PAGCOR and relevant Philippine authorities | KYC data, financial data, gaming activity |
| Service communications (account alerts, OTPs, withdrawal confirmations) | Mobile number, email |
ph697 does not use your personal data for automated profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human review. Analytics performed on gaming activity data for platform improvement purposes use aggregated or anonymized data sets wherever practicable.
ph697 processes your personal data on the following legal bases as recognized under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012:
ph697 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We disclose personal data only in the following circumstances:
To facilitate deposits and withdrawals, ph697 shares necessary financial and identity data with payment processors including GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.), Maya Philippines, BDO, BPI, UnionBank, and other authorized payment service providers. These processors are bound by their own privacy policies and applicable Philippine financial regulations.
ph697 may use third-party KYC and identity verification services to confirm player identity and age. These providers process identity documents under strict data processing agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any purpose beyond verification.
Third-party game studios integrated into the ph697 platform may receive limited session data (player ID, bet amounts, game results) necessary to operate their games and calculate RTP. Game providers do not receive your full registration or payment data.
ph697 will disclose personal data to PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission, Philippine law enforcement authorities, or courts where required by applicable law, court order, or legitimate regulatory request. ph697 will notify you of such disclosures to the extent permitted by law.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of ph697 assets, personal data held by ph697 may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy. ph697 will notify registered players of any such transfer.
ph697 retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine law. The following general retention periods apply:
Upon expiry of applicable retention periods, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
ph697 implements technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Our security measures include:
ph697 will notify affected players and the National Privacy Commission of any personal data breach in accordance with the timeframes and procedures required by the Philippine Data Privacy Act and applicable NPC circulars.
ph697 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The categories of cookies used by ph697 are:
ph697 does not use third-party advertising or retargeting cookies. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will impair or prevent your ability to access ph697.
As a data subject under Republic Act No. 10173, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by ph697:
To exercise any of the above rights, contact ph697 at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Privacy Request". ph697 will respond within 15 business days. Identity verification is required for all data subject requests.
ph697 is strictly for persons aged 21 years and above. ph697 does not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 21. Age verification is conducted at registration and through KYC processes as required by Philippine gaming regulations.
If ph697 discovers that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 years of age, the account will be immediately suspended, all data will be reviewed, and the data associated with the minor's account will be deleted except where retention is required by applicable law for AML or fraud investigation purposes. Parents or guardians who become aware that a minor has registered with ph697 should contact [email protected] immediately.
ph697's primary operations and data storage are based in the Philippines. In certain cases, personal data may be processed by third-party service providers located outside the Philippines — for example, cloud infrastructure providers, game platform providers, or international payment networks.
Where personal data is transferred outside the Philippines, ph697 ensures that such transfers are conducted in compliance with the Data Privacy Act, including the requirement that recipient countries or organizations provide an adequate level of protection for personal data. ph697 uses standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements, or other appropriate safeguards as required by the National Privacy Commission.
ph697 may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal obligations, or platform functionality. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. For material changes, ph697 will notify registered players via SMS or email using the contact information on file at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.
Continued use of the ph697 platform after the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using ph697 and request account closure before the effective date.
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by ph697, please contact us:
ph697 will acknowledge all data privacy inquiries within 24 hours and aim to resolve them within 15 business days of receiving a complete request.
Here's the practical meaning behind the legal language — six concrete ways ph697 keeps your personal information safe.
Every page of ph697.org operates over TLS 1.3 — the same encryption standard used by BDO and BPI online banking. Your login credentials, payment details, and personal information are encrypted in transit and never transmitted in plain text between your device and our servers.
ph697 operates in full alignment with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). We maintain a designated Data Protection Officer, maintain records of processing activities, and report data breaches to the National Privacy Commission within the legally required timeframe.
ph697 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party marketers — ever. Data shared with service providers (payment processors, KYC providers, game studios) is strictly limited to what they need to perform their service and is governed by binding data processing agreements.
ph697 doesn't hold your data indefinitely. Retention periods are defined by purpose — five years for KYC and financial records (AML compliance), three years for gaming activity, 12 months for technical logs. When retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your DPA rights are not theoretical — ph697 has a process to handle access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection requests. Contact our DPO at [email protected] and we will respond within 15 business days with identity verification completed.
ph697 does not knowingly collect or process personal data of persons under 21 years of age. Age is verified at registration and through KYC. If a minor's account is discovered, it is suspended, the data is reviewed under our safeguarding protocol, and the account is permanently closed.
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