At ph697, your privacy is not an afterthought — it is a core part of how we build and operate this platform. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what personal information ph697 collects, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have under Philippine law.
ph697 only collects personal information that is directly necessary for the services we provide. We do not harvest data for advertising or sell your information to third-party marketers. What we collect, we use — nothing more.
All personal data transmitted between your device and ph697's servers is protected using 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption — the same standard used by Philippine banks including BPI and BDO for online banking transactions.
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), you have the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data held by ph697. You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
ph697's data processing practices comply with both PAGCOR's licensing requirements and the National Privacy Commission's (NPC) regulations under the Data Privacy Act. Our privacy programme is reviewed regularly against both frameworks.
ph697 will only send you marketing communications — bonus notifications, promotional emails, or SMS alerts — if you have opted in. You can withdraw consent and unsubscribe from all marketing at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.
ph697 retains personal data only for as long as required to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as mandated by PAGCOR and Philippine anti-money laundering regulations. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
ph697 operates the online gaming platform at ph697.vip (the "Platform"), a PAGCOR-licensed casino and sports betting service designed for Filipino players. In the course of operating the Platform, ph697 collects and processes personal data relating to registered players, prospective players, and visitors to the Platform.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173, "DPA"), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). It also reflects the data handling obligations imposed on ph697 as a PAGCOR-licensed operator.
ph697 is committed to processing personal data fairly, transparently, and only for legitimate purposes. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own commercial purposes. Your data is used solely to operate, protect, and improve the ph697 Platform and the services we provide to you.
This Policy applies to all personal data collected through ph697.vip, including data provided during account registration, identity verification (KYC), financial transactions, customer support interactions, and your general use of the Platform. It applies to players located across the Philippines — whether you're in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, or elsewhere in the archipelago.
For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable NPC regulations, ph697 is the Personal Information Controller (PIC) in respect of the personal data collected through ph697.vip.
ph697 has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the DPA, managing data subject rights requests, and acting as the point of contact with the National Privacy Commission. Contact details for the ph697 DPO are provided in Section 15 of this Policy.
ph697 collects the following categories of personal data from players and Platform visitors:
ph697 collects personal data through the following channels:
ph697 uses personal data for the specific, legitimate purposes described below. We process your data only to the extent necessary for each stated purpose:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Identity, contact, and registration data |
| Age and identity verification (KYC) | Identity, KYC, and contact data |
| Processing deposits and withdrawals | Financial and identity data |
| Fraud detection and account security | Technical, financial, and gaming data |
| PAGCOR regulatory compliance and reporting | Identity, financial, and gaming data |
| Anti-money laundering (AMLA) compliance | Identity and financial transaction data |
| Responsible gaming monitoring | Gaming, behavioural, and session data |
| Customer support and dispute resolution | Communications, identity, and account data |
| Platform performance and improvement | Technical and usage data (anonymised where possible) |
| Sending transactional communications (OTPs, account alerts) | Contact data |
| Sending marketing communications (where consent given) | Contact data and gaming preferences |
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, ph697 processes your personal data on the following legal grounds:
ph697 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. We share personal data only in the following limited circumstances:
ph697 engages trusted third-party providers to assist in operating the Platform. These include game providers (JILI, Pragmatic Play, PG Soft, Evolution Gaming, Spadegaming, and others), payment processors (GCash/G-Xchange, Maya/PayMaya Philippines, BDO, BPI), KYC verification services, cloud infrastructure providers, and customer support technology platforms. All such providers are bound by written data processing agreements and may only process your data as instructed by ph697.
ph697 is required by law to disclose certain personal data to PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other competent Philippine government authorities where mandated by applicable law, court order, or regulatory instruction.
ph697 may disclose personal data where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, including in the context of dispute resolution before Philippine courts or PAGCOR's dispute mechanism.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of ph697's business, personal data held by ph697 may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. Any such transfer will be conducted in compliance with the DPA, and affected players will be notified as required by NPC regulations.
ph697 primarily processes and stores personal data on servers located within or accessible from the Philippines. However, some of ph697's third-party service providers — including international game providers and cloud infrastructure partners — may process data outside the Philippines.
Where personal data is transferred to a recipient in a country that does not provide an equivalent level of data protection to that required under Philippine law, ph697 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses that require the receiving party to protect your data to a standard equivalent to the DPA.
ph697.vip uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Platform, maintain your session, detect fraud, and improve user experience. The following categories of cookies are used:
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using the ph697 Platform. Disabling performance and preference cookies will not affect your ability to play — it will simply reduce platform personalisation.
ph697 implements a multi-layered security framework to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Our security measures include:
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a real risk of harm to your rights and freedoms, ph697 will notify the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected players as required under NPC Circular 16-03 and subsequent NPC issuances.
While ph697 employs industry-standard security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your ph697 login credentials and for using a secure, private device when accessing your account.
ph697 retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law and PAGCOR regulations. The following general retention periods apply:
When personal data is no longer required for its original purpose and no legal obligation requires its continued retention, ph697 will securely delete or permanently anonymise the data using industry-standard destruction methods.
As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you are entitled to the following rights in respect of your personal data held by ph697. You may exercise any of these rights at any time by contacting the ph697 DPO using the details in Section 15.
Request a copy of the personal data ph697 holds about you, including the purposes for which it is processed and the parties with whom it has been shared.
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you. Minor corrections (email, mobile number) can be made directly through your account settings.
Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and no legal obligation requires retention.
Object to the processing of your personal data for legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes. Objection to marketing will be actioned immediately.
Request that ph697 provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format so that it can be transferred to another controller where technically feasible.
If you believe ph697 has breached its obligations under the DPA, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
ph697 will acknowledge data subject rights requests within five (5) business days and will respond substantively within fifteen (15) business days. Where additional time is required due to complexity, ph697 will notify you accordingly. Identity verification may be required before a request is actioned.
The ph697 Platform is strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. This age threshold is mandated by PAGCOR for all licensed online gaming operators in the Philippines.
ph697 does not knowingly collect or process personal data from any person under the age of 21. The mandatory KYC process is specifically designed to verify that all registered players meet this age requirement before any gaming activity is permitted.
If ph697 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, all data associated with that account will be immediately and permanently deleted, the account will be closed, and the matter will be reported to PAGCOR as required under our licensing obligations. If you believe a minor has accessed ph697, please contact our support team immediately.
ph697 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or PAGCOR regulatory requirements. Material changes — those that significantly affect your rights or how we use your personal data — will be communicated to you via the email address registered to your account no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the changes take effect.
Minor clarifications or non-material updates may be made without advance notice, but the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy will always reflect the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Your continued use of the ph697 Platform following the effective date of any amended Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any material change, you should contact ph697 support to arrange account closure before the change takes effect.
For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or ph697's handling of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer through the following channels:
ph697's DPO will acknowledge all formal privacy correspondence within five (5) business days and will provide a substantive response within fifteen (15) business days. Where a request involves complex processing activities or large volumes of data, ph697 may extend this period by up to an additional fifteen (15) business days with written notice to the requesting party.
If you are not satisfied with ph697's handling of your personal data or our response to a data subject rights request, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines at [email protected] or through the NPC's official complaint submission process.
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