Privacy Policy – 979ph

1. Introduction

1.1 979ph is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players and visitors. We understand that trust is the foundation of any good relationship — and that trust starts with being honest and transparent about how we handle your information.

1.2 This Policy applies to all personal data collected through the 979ph website, mobile-optimized interfaces, customer support channels, and any other touchpoints through which you interact with 979ph.

1.3 This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and our Responsible Gaming Policy, both of which form part of the overall agreement between you and 979ph.

1.4 979ph operates in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

2. Data Controller

2.1 For the purposes of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, 979ph is the Personal Information Controller in respect of the personal data collected through the Platform.

2.2 979ph operates under the regulatory oversight of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Our data processing activities are conducted in accordance with PAGCOR's requirements and applicable Philippine law.

2.3 If you have any questions about how 979ph processes your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your data subject rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contact details provided in Section 15.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 979ph collects the following categories of personal data:

3.2 979ph does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (as defined under the Data Privacy Act) beyond what is strictly necessary for identity verification and regulatory compliance purposes.

4. How We Collect Your Data

4.1 979ph collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering an account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting support, or participating in promotions;
• Automated collection: Technical data collected automatically when you access the Platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs;
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from KYC service providers; fraud screening data from anti-fraud partners; payment data from payment processors (GCash, Maya, banks);
• Regulatory sources: Data received from PAGCOR or other regulatory authorities in connection with compliance obligations.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

5.1 979ph uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your player account;
• To verify your identity and age in compliance with PAGCOR regulations and the Data Privacy Act;
• To process deposits, withdrawals, and other financial transactions;
• To provide customer support and resolve disputes;
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activities;
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, including reporting requirements under PAGCOR and anti-money laundering laws;
• To monitor gaming activity for responsible gaming purposes and to enforce self-exclusion requests;
• To send you transactional communications (account confirmations, deposit/withdrawal notifications, security alerts);
• To send you promotional communications about 979ph offers and bonuses, where you have consented to receive such communications;
• To improve and optimize the Platform through analysis of usage patterns and technical data;
• To enforce our Terms & Conditions and other applicable policies.

5.2 979ph will not use your personal data for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes listed above without first obtaining your consent or establishing another lawful basis for processing.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

6.1 Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, 979ph processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform our contract with you, including account management, payment processing, and game operation;
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including PAGCOR licensing requirements, anti-money laundering obligations, and tax reporting;
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for 979ph's legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where such interests are not overridden by your rights;
• Consent: Processing based on your freely given, specific, and informed consent, including for marketing communications and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

7.1 979ph may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

• Payment processors: GCash, Maya, and banking partners, solely for the purpose of processing your deposits and withdrawals;
• KYC and identity verification providers: Third-party services that assist with verifying your identity and age in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Fraud prevention and AML screening services: Partners that help 979ph detect and prevent fraudulent activity and money laundering;
• Game software providers: Licensed game developers whose titles are hosted on the 979ph Platform, to the extent necessary for game operation and dispute resolution;
• IT and infrastructure providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and cybersecurity service providers operating under strict data processing agreements;
• Regulatory authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other government bodies, where required by law or regulatory obligation;
• Professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and accountants, subject to professional confidentiality obligations;
• Business successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

7.2 All third parties with whom 979ph shares personal data are required to process such data in accordance with applicable law and 979ph's data protection standards, as set out in binding data processing agreements.

8. Data Retention

8.1 979ph retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8.2 The following retention periods apply as a general guide:

8.3 Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, 979ph will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with its data disposal procedures.

9. Data Security

9.1 979ph implements a comprehensive set of technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and the 979ph Platform is protected using TLS (Transport Layer Security). Data stored on our servers is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption;
• Access controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized 979ph personnel and service providers on a strict need-to-know basis, enforced through role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication;
• Firewalls and intrusion detection: 979ph employs enterprise-grade firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and continuous security monitoring to protect our infrastructure;
• Regular security audits: Our systems and processes are subject to regular internal and third-party security assessments and penetration testing;
• Staff training: All 979ph personnel who handle personal data receive regular data protection and security awareness training.

9.2 In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, 979ph will notify the National Privacy Commission and affected data subjects in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act and its Implementing Rules.

9.3 While 979ph takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. You are also responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials as described in our Terms & Conditions.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

10.1 979ph uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to enhance your experience on the Platform, analyze usage patterns, and support security functions.

10.2 The following categories of cookies are used on the 979ph Platform:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the Platform to function correctly. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect against fraud. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (such as language settings and display options) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how players use the Platform by collecting aggregated, anonymized usage data. This information is used to improve Platform performance and user experience.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content. These are only set with your prior consent.

10.3 You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser's help documentation.

11. Your Data Subject Rights

• Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed, as set out in this Policy;
• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data 979ph holds about you, along with information about how it is processed;
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you;
• Right to erasure: You have 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 our legal retention obligations;
• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another controller where technically feasible;
• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests, subject to 979ph demonstrating compelling grounds;
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

11.1 979ph will respond to all data subject rights requests within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt. In complex cases, this period may be extended by a further thirty (30) days, with prior notice to you.

11.2 979ph reserves the right to verify your identity before processing a data subject rights request to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

12. Children's Privacy

12.1 If 979ph becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, we will take immediate steps to delete such data and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered on the 979ph Platform, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 15.

12.2 979ph employs age verification procedures during the registration process and as part of ongoing KYC compliance to prevent underage access to the Platform.

13. Third-Party Links

13.1 The 979ph Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies solely to the 979ph Platform and does not extend to any third-party websites. 979ph is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourages you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13.2 The inclusion of any link on the 979ph Platform does not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

14.1 979ph reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal requirements, or regulatory guidance. The revised Policy will be published on the Platform with an updated "Last Updated" date.

14.2 Where changes are material, 979ph will provide advance notice to registered players via email or through a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the effective date of any amendment constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Policy.

14.3 We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how 979ph protects your personal data.

15. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer

15.1 If you are not satisfied with 979ph's response to your privacy concern, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines. Information about filing a complaint with the NPC is available on the NPC's official website.