phil163 Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how phil163 ("phil163," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of users ("you" or "User") who access or use the phil163 online gaming platform at https://phil163.net ("Platform").

phil163 is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173, "DPA") and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

By registering an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform.

For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, phil163 acts as the Personal Information Controller in respect of the personal data collected through the Platform. This means phil163 determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

Where phil163 engages third-party service providers to process personal data on its behalf (for example, payment processors or identity verification providers), those parties act as Personal Information Processors and are contractually bound to process your data only in accordance with phil163's instructions and applicable law.

For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the details provided in Section 15 of this Policy.

phil163 collects the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Government-issued identification number (e.g., PhilSys ID, passport, driver's license)
• Photograph or selfie (for identity verification purposes)

Contact Data:

• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Residential address (city, province, postal code)

Financial Data:

• GCash or Maya account details (mobile number associated with the account)
• Bank account details (for withdrawal processing)
• Transaction history (deposits, withdrawals, wagers)

Technical Data:

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Session duration and activity logs
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data

Usage Data:

• Games played, bet amounts, and game outcomes
• Bonus and promotion usage history
• Customer support interactions and correspondence

phil163 collects your personal data through the following means:

• Direct Submission: Information you provide when registering an account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting customer support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated Technologies: Data collected automatically when you access the Platform, including through cookies, web beacons, server logs, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 8 for more details.
• Third-Party Sources: Identity and fraud-check data received from KYC verification providers, payment processors, and fraud prevention services, where permitted by law.
• Regulatory Sources: Information received from PAGCOR or other regulatory bodies in connection with our licensing obligations.

phil163 uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and manage your player account, including verifying your identity and age (21+) as required by Philippine law.
• Service Delivery: To provide access to games, process deposits and withdrawals, and deliver the full range of phil163 platform features.
• Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill our obligations under PAGCOR licensing requirements, the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), and other applicable Philippine laws, including mandatory reporting obligations.
• Fraud Prevention & Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other illegal conduct on the Platform.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Responsible Gaming: To monitor gaming behavior and implement responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion where appropriate.
• Marketing & Promotions: To send you information about phil163 promotions, bonuses, and new features, where you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the performance, security, and user experience of the Platform.

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, phil163 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing required to perform our contract with you — i.e., to operate your account and deliver our gaming services.
• Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable Philippine laws, including PAGCOR regulations, AMLA reporting requirements, and tax obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
• Consent: Processing based on your freely given, specific, and informed consent — primarily for marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

phil163 does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary and permitted by law:

• Payment Processors: GCash, Maya, and partner banks require certain account and transaction data to process your deposits and withdrawals.
• KYC & Identity Verification Providers: Third-party services that assist us in verifying your identity and age as required by our regulatory obligations.
• Fraud Prevention Services: Providers that help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other illegal conduct.
• Regulatory Authorities: PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other Philippine government bodies, where we are legally required to disclose information.
• IT & Infrastructure Providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and cybersecurity service providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal & Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisors where necessary for legal proceedings or compliance purposes.

phil163 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Platform is used.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for the Platform to function. These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality such as login sessions and security features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve performance and user experience. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (such as language and display options) to personalize your experience.
• Security Cookies: Used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access to your account.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

phil163 implements comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit between your device and our servers.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Multi-factor authentication options for player accounts.
• Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
• Strict access controls ensuring that only authorized personnel can access personal data, on a need-to-know basis.
• Incident response procedures to detect, contain, and report data breaches in accordance with NPC requirements.

phil163 retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention periods are as follows:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five (5) years after account closure, as required by PAGCOR regulations and AMLA obligations.
• Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, in compliance with AMLA and tax regulations.
• KYC Documents: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years after the end of the business relationship, as required by AMLA.
• Customer Support Records: Retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
• Marketing Consent Records: Retained until you withdraw consent, plus a reasonable period thereafter for compliance documentation.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized so that it can no longer be associated with you.

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by phil163:

• Right to Be Informed: The right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it — as set out in this Policy.
• Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• Right to Object: The right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details in Section 15. We will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days, as required by the DPA.

The phil163 Platform is strictly intended for persons aged 21 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe a minor has registered on the Platform, please contact us immediately at the details provided in Section 15.

phil163 primarily stores and processes your personal data within the Philippines. In certain circumstances, your data may be transferred to or processed by service providers located outside the Philippines — for example, cloud infrastructure providers or international fraud prevention services.

Where such transfers occur, phil163 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, including contractual clauses that require the recipient to apply data protection standards equivalent to those required under Philippine law. We will not transfer your personal data to countries that do not provide an adequate level of data protection without your explicit consent or without implementing appropriate safeguards.

phil163 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When material changes are made, we will notify registered users via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this Policy. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of an updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data privacy rights, or want to raise a concern about how phil163 handles your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, which is the supervisory authority responsible for enforcing the Data Privacy Act of 2012.