Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how ph156 ("ph156," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information obtained from players and visitors ("you" or "your") who access or use the ph156 website, mobile application, and related gaming services (collectively, the "Platform").

ph156 is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We process personal information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its implementing rules and regulations as administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

By registering an account on ph156, making a deposit, or otherwise using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the ph156 Platform.

2. Personal Data We Collect

ph156 collects personal data through several channels, including account registration, identity verification, payment processing, and your ongoing use of the Platform. The categories of personal data we collect include:

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

Category	Examples
Identity Data	Full legal name, date of birth, gender, nationality
Contact Data	Email address, mobile number, residential address
Verification Data	Government-issued ID (e.g., PhilSys ID, passport, driver's licence), selfie or photo for identity verification
Financial Data	GCash number, PayMaya account, BPI / BDO / Metrobank account details (masked), transaction history
Account Data	Username, password (hashed), account preferences, responsible gaming settings
Communications Data	Support chat transcripts, emails, feedback submissions

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you access the ph156 Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city/region level)
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Platform
• Game session data including bets placed, games played, and outcomes
• Login timestamps and session duration
• Referral source (how you arrived at the ph156 Platform)

2.3 Data from Third Parties

ph156 may receive personal data about you from third-party identity verification providers, payment processors, and fraud prevention services engaged to support the operation of the Platform. All such third parties are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

ph156 uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and manage your ph156 player account, including verifying your identity and age ( 21+ requirement).
• Service Delivery: To provide access to games, process deposits and withdrawals, and deliver the full range of ph156 platform services.
• Payment Processing: To facilitate deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other supported payment channels.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with our obligations under Philippine law, including anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, PAGCOR requirements, and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
• Fraud Prevention and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct on the ph156 Platform.
• Responsible Gaming: To monitor gaming activity and identify players who may be at risk of problem gambling, and to administer responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
• Customer Support: To respond to your enquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Platform Improvement: To analyse usage patterns, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the features and performance of the ph156 Platform.
• Communications: To send you important account notifications, security alerts, and — where you have opted in — promotional communications about ph156 offers and games.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, ph156 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you — that is, to operate your ph156 account and deliver the services you have requested.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including AML obligations and PAGCOR licensing requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of ph156, including fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
• Consent: Where we rely on your consent — for example, to send you marketing communications — you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting ph156 support or updating your account preferences.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ph156 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for their own marketing purposes. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis and subject to appropriate data protection safeguards:

• Identity Verification Providers: Third-party KYC (Know Your Customer) service providers engaged to verify your identity and age in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Payment Processors: GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other payment service providers necessary to process your deposits and withdrawals.
• Fraud Prevention Services: Specialist providers engaged to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other financial crimes.
• IT and Platform Service Providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and technical infrastructure providers who support the operation of the ph156 Platform.
• Regulatory Authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other Philippine government authorities where disclosure is required by law.
• Legal and Professional Advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers engaged by ph156 in connection with legal proceedings or compliance obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The ph156 Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain your session, and analyse Platform usage. The types of cookies we use include:

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for the Platform to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in to your ph156 account. Cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences such as language settings and responsible gaming configurations on ph156.
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how players use the ph156 Platform so we can improve performance and user experience. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Security Cookies	Used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, bot access, and other security threats on the ph156 Platform.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the ph156 Platform and your ability to access certain features.

7. Data Security

ph156 implements a range of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the ph156 Platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Strict access controls ensuring that only authorised ph156 personnel can access personal data, on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of the ph156 Platform infrastructure.
• Multi-factor authentication options for player accounts.
• Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and potential data breaches.

While ph156 takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no system is completely immune to security risks. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, ph156 will notify the National Privacy Commission and affected players in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

8. Data Retention

ph156 retains your personal data for as long as your account remains active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable law and regulatory obligations. Specific retention periods include:

• Account and Identity Data: Retained for the duration of your ph156 account and for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with AML and PAGCOR record-keeping requirements.
• Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of each transaction, as required by Philippine AML regulations.
• Support Communications: Retained for two (2) years from the date of the last communication, unless a longer period is required for dispute resolution.
• Technical and Usage Data: Retained for up to twelve (12) months, after which it is aggregated or anonymised.

When personal data is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected and no legal obligation requires its retention, ph156 will securely delete or anonymise it.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by ph156:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed. This Privacy Policy fulfils that obligation.
• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data that ph156 holds about you at any time.
• Right to Rectification: If any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be corrected.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the 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 Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that ph156 provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe that ph156 has not handled your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the ph156 support team. We will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children's Privacy

The ph156 Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If you are under 21, you must not register an account or use the ph156 Platform in any way.

If ph156 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered on the ph156 Platform, please contact our support team immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ph156 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification.

Your continued use of the ph156 Platform following the publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how ph156 protects your personal data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way ph156 handles your personal data, please contact our Data Privacy Officer or customer support team. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently.