Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
ph79.club ("ph79", "we", "us", "our") operates an online casino and gaming platform accessible at ph79.club (the "Platform"). As part of providing the Platform to players across the Philippines — from Manila and Quezon City to Cebu, Davao, and beyond — ph79 necessarily collects and processes certain personal data about you ("User", "Player", "you").
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains in plain terms: what personal data ph79 collects, the purposes for which it is processed, how long it is retained, with whom it may be shared, how it is protected, and the rights available to you under Philippine Republic Act No. 10173 (the "Data Privacy Act of 2012" or "DPA") and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
By registering for and using a ph79 account, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the data processing practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not create an account or use the ph79 Platform.
2. Personal Data We Collect
ph79 collects the following categories of personal data from or about Players:
2.1 Registration and Identity Data
- Full legal name as it appears on a government-issued Philippine ID
- Date of birth (used to verify that you are at least 21 years of age)
- Registered mobile number (Philippines format, e.g., +63 9XX XXX XXXX)
- Email address (where provided)
- Username chosen at registration
2.2 Verification (KYC) Data
- Copy of a valid Philippine government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, PhilSys national ID, UMID, SSS ID, or equivalent)
- Selfie or facial image submitted for identity verification purposes
- Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, or barangay certificate)
- Proof of payment method ownership (e.g., screenshot of GCash or Maya account showing your name and number)
2.3 Financial and Transaction Data
- Deposit and withdrawal amounts, dates, and methods (GCash, Maya, BDO, BPI, Metrobank, etc.)
- GCash number, Maya number, or bank account details used for transactions
- Transaction reference numbers and payment provider confirmation records
2.4 Gaming and Activity Data
- Game history, bet amounts, win/loss records, and session durations
- Bonus and promotion usage history
- Account login timestamps, IP addresses at login, and device identifiers
2.5 Communication Data
- Records of live chat support conversations
- Email correspondence with ph79 support
- SMS messages sent to or received from ph79 (OTP messages, notifications)
2.6 Technical Data
- IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Cookie data and session identifiers (see Section 10)
- Platform performance data and error logs
3. How We Collect Personal Data
ph79 collects personal data through the following means:
- Directly from you — when you register an account, complete KYC verification, make deposits or withdrawals, contact support, or participate in promotions.
- Automatically — through the use of cookies, analytics tools, and server logs when you access the ph79 Platform.
- From payment providers — GCash, Maya, and banking partners may provide ph79 with transaction confirmation data necessary to process and verify payments.
- From identity verification services — where ph79 uses third-party KYC technology providers to assist with document verification, those providers may process and return verification results to ph79.
4. Purposes of Data Processing
ph79 processes your personal data for the following purposes:
- Account creation and management — to register and maintain your ph79 player account, including authentication and password management.
- Age and identity verification — to confirm that you are at least 21 years of age and that your identity matches the information provided, as required under applicable gaming regulations.
- Payment processing — to facilitate deposits, withdrawals, and refunds via GCash, Maya, and bank transfers in Philippine Peso.
- Regulatory compliance — to comply with Philippine anti-money laundering laws, PAGCOR-related gaming regulations, and any other applicable legal obligations, including reporting to competent authorities where required.
- Fraud prevention and security — to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized account access, bonus abuse, and other prohibited conduct.
- Service delivery and improvement — to operate and improve the ph79 Platform, personalize your gaming experience, and develop new features.
- Customer support — to respond to your queries, complaints, and requests for assistance.
- Marketing communications — to send promotional offers and updates where you have given consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting ph79 support.
- Responsible gaming — to monitor gaming patterns, enforce deposit and loss limits, and identify players who may be exhibiting signs of problem gambling, in fulfilment of ph79's responsible gaming obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
ph79 processes personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
- Contractual necessity — processing required to fulfil our obligations to you under the ph79 Terms & Conditions, including account management and payment processing.
- Legal obligation — processing required to comply with applicable Philippine law, including anti-money laundering, age verification, and gaming regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate interests — processing for fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where those interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
- Consent — for optional processing such as marketing communications, where your explicit consent has been obtained and may be withdrawn at any time.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
ph79 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary:
- Payment service providers — GCash (GXI), Maya (Voyager Innovations), BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other payment processors, solely to process your transactions.
- Identity verification providers — third-party KYC technology partners engaged to assist with document and facial verification during the account verification process.
- Regulatory and law enforcement authorities — where disclosure is required by law, court order, or regulatory directive, including anti-money laundering reports to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) or PAGCOR.
- IT and infrastructure service providers — cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and platform infrastructure providers who process data on behalf of ph79 under strict data processing agreements.
- Professional advisors — legal counsel, auditors, and compliance consultants, subject to professional confidentiality obligations.
All third parties with whom ph79 shares personal data are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards consistent with the DPA.
7. Data Retention
ph79 retains personal data for as long as your account is active and for such additional period as is required by law or legitimate business purpose:
- Account and KYC data — retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five (5) years after account closure, as required by Philippine anti-money laundering regulations.
- Transaction records — retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction.
- Communication records — support chat and email records are retained for up to three (3) years.
- Technical and log data — retained for up to twelve (12) months for security and fraud investigation purposes.
After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with ph79's data retention schedule.
8. Security Measures
ph79 implements a comprehensive set of technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
- 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit between your device and ph79 servers.
- Encryption of sensitive data fields (including payment credentials) at rest.
- Role-based access controls limiting ph79 employee access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) enforced for all ph79 administrative systems.
- Regular independent security audits and penetration testing.
- Intrusion detection systems and 24/7 security monitoring.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no internet transmission is completely secure. ph79 cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from the Platform. Players are encouraged to maintain strong, unique passwords and to enable two-factor authentication on their ph79 accounts.
9. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by ph79:
- Right to be informed — to know what personal data ph79 collects and how it is processed, as set out in this Policy.
- Right of access — to request a copy of your personal data held by ph79.
- Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Right to object — to object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or on grounds relating to your particular situation.
- Right to data portability — to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another controller.
- Right to lodge a complaint — to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact ph79 support via live chat on the Platform or by email at [email protected]. ph79 will respond to verified requests within fifteen (15) business days.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ph79 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Platform to:
- Maintain your authenticated session after ph79 login so that you are not required to re-enter credentials on every page.
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings, preferred game categories).
- Analyze Platform usage patterns to improve performance and user experience.
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or suspicious activity.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of the ph79 Platform, including your ability to remain logged in. ph79 does not use cookies to serve third-party advertising on the Platform.
11. Minors and Age Restriction
The ph79 Platform is strictly intended for persons who are 21 years of age or older, in accordance with applicable Philippine gaming regulations. ph79 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If ph79 becomes aware that personal data has been submitted by a minor, that account will be immediately closed and the data deleted. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided personal data to ph79, please contact ph79 support immediately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ph79 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal obligations, or Platform features. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when the most recent revision was made. Where changes are material, ph79 will provide notice to registered players via SMS, email, or a prominent notice on the Platform prior to the changes taking effect. Continued use of the ph79 Platform after the effective date of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.