Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how phpvi ("phpvi," "we," "us," or "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects the personal information of users ("you," "your") who access or use the phpvi platform, including the website at phpvi.net, the phpvi mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the "Platform").

phpvi is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every Filipino player who uses the Platform. This Policy is designed to comply with applicable Philippine data privacy laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as applicable guidelines issued by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.

By accessing or using the phpvi Platform, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you must not use the phpvi Platform.

2. Personal Data We Collect

phpvi collects the following categories of personal data from users of the Platform:

2.1 Identity and Contact Information

• Full legal name
• Date of birth (to verify the 21+ age requirement)
• Mobile number and email address
• Residential address (city, province, and country — e.g., Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, or Makati)
• Government-issued ID details (e.g., Philippine passport number, SSS/UMID number, or driver's license number)

2.2 Financial Information

• GCash or PayMaya account details linked to your phpvi account
• BPI, BDO, or Metrobank account details used for deposits or withdrawals
• Transaction history, including deposit amounts, withdrawal requests, and wagering activity
• Account balance information

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Platform
• Login timestamps and session duration
• Referral source and marketing attribution data

2.4 Communications Data

• Records of your communications with phpvi customer support
• Feedback, survey responses, and complaints submitted to phpvi
• Email and in-app message history

3. How We Collect Your Data

phpvi collects your personal data through the following means:

• Directly from you — when you register an account, complete KYC verification, make a deposit or withdrawal, contact support, or respond to a survey.
• Automatically — through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you access and use the phpvi Platform.
• From third-party service providers — including payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank) and identity verification partners, who may share data with phpvi as part of transaction processing or KYC compliance.
• From publicly available sources — where permitted by applicable law, phpvi may supplement your profile with information from publicly available databases for fraud prevention and compliance purposes.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

phpvi uses your personal data for the following purposes:

5. Legal Basis for Processing

phpvi processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable Philippine regulations:

• Contractual necessity — processing is necessary to perform the contract between you and phpvi (i.e., to operate your account and provide gaming services).
• Legal obligation — processing is required to comply with applicable Philippine laws, including AML regulations, KYC requirements, and gaming regulatory obligations.
• Legitimate interests — processing is necessary for phpvi's legitimate interests in fraud prevention, platform security, and business operations, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent — for marketing communications and certain non-essential cookies, phpvi relies on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

phpvi does not sell your personal data to third parties. phpvi may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:

6.1 Service Providers

phpvi engages trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating the Platform, including payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), identity verification and KYC partners, cloud hosting providers, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually bound to process your data only on phpvi's instructions and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws.

6.2 Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities

phpvi may disclose your personal data to Philippine regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive. This includes disclosures required under anti-money laundering regulations and gaming compliance obligations.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of phpvi's business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. phpvi will notify you of any such transfer and the privacy practices of the acquiring entity before your data is transferred.

7. Data Retention

phpvi retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable Philippine law and regulatory obligations. Specifically:

• Account and identity data is retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in compliance with anti-money laundering record-keeping requirements.
• Transaction records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction.
• Customer support communications are retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
• Marketing consent records are retained for as long as necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable consent requirements.

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

8. Data Security

phpvi 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:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the phpvi Platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and government ID details.
• Role-based access controls limiting internal access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing of the Platform.
• Multi-factor authentication options for phpvi account access.
• Incident response procedures to detect, contain, and notify affected users of any data breach in accordance with applicable Philippine law.

While phpvi takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your phpvi account credentials and for notifying phpvi immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

phpvi uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to enhance your experience on the Platform, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Platform is used.

9.1 Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies — required for the Platform to function correctly, including session management and security features. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies — used to remember your preferences, such as language settings and login status.
• Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymized data about how users interact with the Platform, helping phpvi improve its features and performance.
• Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant promotional content about phpvi to you. These are only set with your consent.

9.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the phpvi Platform. For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, refer to your browser's help documentation.

10. Your Data Privacy Rights

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

• Right to be informed — you have the right to know what personal data phpvi collects about you and how it is used.
• Right of access — you have the right to request a copy of the personal data phpvi holds about you.
• Right to rectification — you have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data phpvi holds about you.
• Right to erasure — you have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to phpvi's 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 have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format where technically feasible.
• Right to lodge a complaint — you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe phpvi has not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the phpvi data protection team using the contact details provided in Section 14 of this Policy. phpvi will respond to all data rights requests within thirty (30) days of receipt.

11. Minors and Age Restriction

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has registered on the phpvi Platform or provided personal data to phpvi without your consent, please contact phpvi support immediately using the contact details in Section 14. phpvi takes the protection of minors seriously and will act promptly on any such report.

12. International Data Transfers

phpvi primarily stores and processes your personal data within the Philippines. In certain circumstances, your data may be transferred to and processed by service providers located outside the Philippines — for example, cloud infrastructure providers or technology partners operating in other jurisdictions.

Where such transfers occur, phpvi ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable National Privacy Commission guidelines. These safeguards may include contractual data processing agreements that impose data protection obligations equivalent to those applicable in the Philippines.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

phpvi reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory requirements, or phpvi's data processing practices. When material changes are made, phpvi will notify registered users via the email address associated with their account and/or by posting a prominent notice on the Platform.

The date of the most recent revision is always displayed at the top of this page. Your continued use of the phpvi Platform after any amendments to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you do not agree with the revised Policy, you must cease using the Platform and may request account closure as described in the Terms & Conditions.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way phpvi handles your personal data, please contact the phpvi data protection team. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related inquiries promptly and transparently.

For information on your rights and obligations as a phpvi user, please also review the Terms & Conditions. For responsible gaming support and self-exclusion tools, visit the Responsible Gaming page.