Philippine Data Privacy Act: This Privacy Policy is prepared in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. phlove22 is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information entrusted to us by our players.
01 Introduction
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how phlove22 ("phlove22," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects the personal information of individuals ("you," "Player," or "User") who access or use the phlove22 website, mobile platform, and all related services (collectively, the "Platform").
phlove22 is committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and all other applicable Philippine laws and regulations governing data privacy and protection.
By registering an account on phlove22 or otherwise 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. This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.
02 Personal Data We Collect
phlove22 collects personal data that is necessary to provide you with a safe, secure, and personalised gaming experience. The categories of personal data we collect include:
- Registration Data: Full legal name, date of birth, email address, Philippine mobile number, and username provided when you create a phlove22 account.
- Identity Verification (KYC) Data: Government-issued photo identification (such as PhilSys National ID, passport, driver's licence, SSS ID, GSIS ID, or PRC ID), proof of address, and proof of payment method ownership, collected as part of our Know Your Customer verification process.
- Financial Data: Deposit and withdrawal transaction records, payment method details (e.g., GCash mobile number, bank account name), and transaction history. Full payment credentials are processed by our PCI-DSS compliant payment partners and are not stored on phlove22 servers.
- Gaming Activity Data: Records of games played, bets placed, winnings, bonus usage, and session history on the phlove22 Platform.
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, time zone, and other technical identifiers collected automatically when you access the Platform.
- Communications Data: Records of your communications with phlove22 support, including live chat transcripts, email correspondence, and support ticket history.
- Preference Data: Your language preferences, notification settings, responsible gaming tool settings (such as deposit limits and session reminders), and other account preferences.
Sensitive Personal Information: phlove22 may collect certain sensitive personal information, including government ID numbers and financial information, solely for the purpose of complying with legal identity verification and anti-money laundering obligations. This data is handled with the highest level of security and access controls.
03 How We Use Your Personal Data
phlove22 uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create, maintain, and manage your phlove22 player account, including processing your registration, verifying your identity, and managing your account settings.
- Service Delivery: To provide you with access to phlove22 games, process deposits and withdrawals, credit bonuses, and deliver all other Platform services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including the Data Privacy Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, and gaming regulations. This includes conducting KYC verification, reporting suspicious transactions, and responding to lawful requests from regulatory authorities.
- Fraud Prevention & Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, underage gambling, and other prohibited conduct on the Platform.
- Responsible Gaming: To monitor gaming activity for signs of problem gambling and to administer responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits, session reminders, and self-exclusion.
- Customer Support: To respond to your enquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
- Platform Improvement: To analyse usage patterns, conduct research, and improve the features, performance, and security of the phlove22 Platform.
- Marketing Communications: To send you promotional offers, bonus notifications, and other marketing communications where you have provided consent. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
04 Legal Basis for Processing
phlove22 processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012:
- Consent: Where you have given your explicit consent to the processing of your personal data for a specific purpose, such as receiving marketing communications or the use of non-essential cookies.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform our contract with
you under the phlove22 Terms & Conditions, including account management, payment processing, and service delivery.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation applicable to phlove22, including anti-money laundering reporting, identity verification requirements, and responses to lawful regulatory requests.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of phlove22, such as fraud prevention, platform security, and improving our services, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
Withdrawing Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal. To withdraw consent, please contact our support team or update your account preferences.
05 Sharing Your Personal Data
phlove22 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:
- Payment Processors: Licensed payment service providers including GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, and Metrobank, for the purpose of processing deposits and withdrawals. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and applicable financial regulations.
- Identity Verification Providers: Third-party KYC and identity verification service providers engaged to assist with the verification of player identities and documents.
- Game Providers: Licensed third-party game software providers whose games are available on the phlove22 Platform. These providers may receive limited technical data necessary to deliver their games.
- IT and Security Service Providers: Cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and technical infrastructure providers engaged to support the operation and security of the phlove22 Platform.
- Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities: Government agencies, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement authorities in the Philippines where disclosure is required by law, court order, or regulatory direction, including the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and relevant gaming regulators.
- Professional Advisers: Legal, accounting, and auditing professionals engaged by phlove22, subject to professional confidentiality obligations.
All third parties with whom phlove22 shares personal data are required to handle that data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than the specific purpose for which it was shared.
06 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
phlove22 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform, analyse usage patterns, and support security functions. The following types of cookies may be used:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as account login, session management, and security. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Platform functionality.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymised information about how players use the phlove22 Platform, such as which pages are visited most frequently and how long sessions last. This data helps us improve the Platform experience.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as your language settings and responsible gaming tool configurations, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Marketing Cookies: With your consent, these cookies may be used to deliver relevant promotional content and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. You may opt out of marketing cookies at any time.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the phlove22 Platform. For detailed information on the specific cookies we use, please contact our support team.
Browser Controls: Most modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menus. Commonly used browsers in the Philippines โ including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge โ all provide cookie management options. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
07 Data Security
phlove22 implements a comprehensive set of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:
- SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and the phlove22 Platform is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
- Secure Data Storage: Personal data is stored on secure servers with restricted access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data within phlove22 is restricted to authorised personnel on a strict need-to-know basis. All staff with access to personal data are subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Payment Security: Financial transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. phlove22 does not store full payment card numbers or mobile banking credentials on its own servers.
- Regular Security Audits: phlove22 conducts regular security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and address potential security risks.
- Incident Response: In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, phlove22 will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and affected players in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act.
While phlove22 takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. You are also responsible for maintaining the security of your phlove22 account credentials and should notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.
08 Data Retention
phlove22 retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine law. The following general retention periods apply:
- Active Account Data: Personal data associated with an active phlove22 account is retained for the duration of the account's existence and for a period of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with applicable anti-money laundering and gaming record-keeping requirements.
- Transaction Records: Financial transaction records, including deposit and withdrawal history, are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by Philippine financial regulations.
- KYC Documents: Identity verification documents are retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure or the completion of the relevant transaction, whichever is later.
- Support Communications: Records of customer support interactions are retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
- Marketing Data: Where you have consented to receive marketing communications, your marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw your consent or request deletion.
When personal data is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected and no legal retention obligation applies, phlove22 will securely delete or anonymise the data in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures.
09 Your Data Privacy Rights
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by phlove22:
- Right to Be Informed: The right to be informed about how your personal data is collected, used, and processed, as set out in this Privacy Policy.
- Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data that phlove22 holds about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data that phlove22 holds about you.
- Right to Erasure: 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 applicable legal retention obligations.
- Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe that phlove22 has not handled your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act.
To exercise any of your data privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 13 of this Policy. phlove22 will respond to all valid data rights requests within thirty (30) days of receipt, in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act.
Identity Verification for Rights Requests: To protect your privacy and prevent unauthorised access to your data, phlove22 may require you to verify your identity before processing a data rights request. This is to ensure that personal data is only disclosed to the individual to whom it belongs.
10 Children & Minors
The phlove22 Platform is strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older, in accordance with Philippine gaming regulations. phlove22 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.
If phlove22 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from an individual under the age of 21, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. Any funds deposited by an underage player will be handled in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has registered an account on phlove22, please contact our support team immediately so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
11 International Data Transfers
phlove22 primarily processes and stores personal data within the Philippines. However, in certain circumstances, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines โ for example, where phlove22 engages third-party service providers whose servers are located abroad.
Where personal data is transferred outside the Philippines, phlove22 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with the requirements of the Philippine Data Privacy Act. Such safeguards may include contractual data protection clauses, adequacy assessments, and other appropriate transfer mechanisms.
By using the phlove22 Platform, you consent to the transfer of your personal data outside the Philippines where necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to the safeguards described above.
12 Updates to This Privacy Policy
phlove22 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable laws, or Platform features. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this page.
When material changes are made to this Policy, phlove22 will notify registered players by email or by displaying a prominent notice on the Platform prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the phlove22 Platform following the effective date of any amendment constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how phlove22 protects your personal data. If you have any questions about changes to this Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
13 Contact & Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by phlove22, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO). Our DPO is responsible for overseeing phlove22's compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act and this Policy.
Data Protection Officer
phlove22 Data Protection Office
Email
privacy at phlove22.app
Live Support
Available 24/7 via the phlove22 Platform live chat
Response Time
Within 30 days for data rights requests ยท 24 hours for general enquiries
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated. The NPC is the government body responsible for administering and implementing the Data Privacy Act of 2012.