At phtaya., your privacy is not a checkbox — it is a commitment. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what personal data phtaya. collects, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have as a Filipino player under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).
phtaya. is an online gaming platform accessible at phjlph.org, offering live casino games, slot games, bingo, and related gaming services to eligible Filipino players. For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and this Privacy Policy, phtaya. is the Personal Information Controller in respect of the personal data of registered Players and visitors to the Platform.
phtaya. operates in compliance with the regulations of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the data protection framework established by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the phtaya. website, mobile interface, and any associated services.
Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to all current and former registered Players, prospective Players who have initiated but not completed registration, and all visitors to the phtaya. platform regardless of whether they hold an Account.
phtaya. collects only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. The categories of personal data we collect include:
phtaya. collects personal data through the following means:
Note on Sensitive Personal Information: Government-issued ID numbers and financial account details are classified as sensitive personal information under RA 10173. phtaya. collects this data solely for the purposes of identity verification, payment processing, and regulatory compliance, and applies heightened security measures to its storage and handling.
phtaya. uses your personal data for the following purposes:
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), phtaya. processes your personal data on the following legal bases:
phtaya. does not sell your personal data to third parties. We share your personal data only in the following circumstances and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:
phtaya. engages third-party service providers to assist with KYC verification, payment processing (GCash, PayMaya, banking partners), fraud detection, IT infrastructure, and customer support. These providers are contractually bound to process your data only on phtaya.'s instructions and in accordance with RA 10173.
phtaya. is required to disclose personal data to PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other competent Philippine authorities where required by law or regulatory direction. phtaya. will notify you of any such disclosure where legally permitted to do so.
Where a Player activ ates self-exclusion on phtaya. or is identified on the PAGCOR self-exclusion registry, phtaya. may share the minimum necessary personal data with PAGCOR and other licensed operators for the purpose of enforcing the self-exclusion across the Philippine gaming industry.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of phtaya.'s business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. phtaya. will notify affected Players prior to any such transfer and ensure that the receiving entity is bound by data protection obligations no less stringent than those in this Privacy Policy.
No Sale of Data: phtaya. does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes. Any sharing of data is strictly limited to the purposes described in this Section and is governed by appropriate data sharing agreements.
phtaya. uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Platform, remember your preferences, analyse usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. The types of cookies used on the phtaya. platform are as follows:
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings panel accessible from the footer of the phtaya. platform. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
phtaya. retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Applicable Law. The following retention periods apply:
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, phtaya. will securely delete or anonymise your personal data in accordance with NPC guidelines. Where anonymisation is not technically feasible, phtaya. will apply appropriate access controls to restrict further processing of the data.
phtaya. implements a comprehensive set of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures include:
Data Breach Notification: In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, phtaya. will notify the National Privacy Commission within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected Players without undue delay, in accordance with RA 10173 and NPC Circular No. 16-03.
As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), you have the following rights in respect of your personal data held by phtaya.:
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact phtaya.'s Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contact details in Section 14. phtaya. will respond to all verified data subject requests within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt, in accordance with NPC guidelines. In complex cases, this period may be extended by a further thirty (30) days with prior notice to you.
Identity Verification: For the protection of all Players, phtaya. is required to verify your identity before processing any data subject request. You may be asked to provide a copy of a government-issued ID and to confirm your registered email address or mobile number before your request is actioned.
The phtaya. platform is strictly intended for individuals who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age. phtaya. does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If phtaya. becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, that Account will be immediately suspended, all associated data will be deleted, and any funds held in the Account will be handled in accordance with PAGCOR guidelines.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has registered on the phtaya. platform, please contact our support team immediately. phtaya. takes underage gambling extremely seriously and cooperates fully with PAGCOR's underage gambling prevention programs.
Some of phtaya.'s service providers — including KYC verification providers, cloud infrastructure providers, and fraud detection services — may be located outside the Philippines. Where personal data is transferred to a country outside the Philippines, phtaya. ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including:
phtaya. will not transfer your personal data to a foreign country or international organisation unless the transfer is authorised under RA 10173 and the receiving party provides a level of data protection at least equivalent to that required under Philippine law.
phtaya. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, regulatory requirements, or Platform features. Where changes are material, phtaya. will notify registered Players via the email address or mobile number on file at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.
The current version of this Privacy Policy, with the effective date noted at the top of this page, is always the governing version. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the phtaya. platform after the effective date of any update constitutes your acknowledgement of the revised Privacy Policy.
phtaya. has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the requirements of RA 10173 and NPC regulations. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by phtaya., please contact our DPO:
Data Protection Officer — phtaya.
Email: [email protected]
Support Email: [email protected]
Registered Address: Philippines
Regulatory Authority: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
Data Protection Authority: National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines
If you are not satisfied with phtaya.'s response to your data protection concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines at [email protected] (plain text — not a clickable link).
This Privacy Policy was last updated and is effective as of 1 January 2026. phtaya. reserves all rights not expressly granted herein.
All sensitive data stored on phtaya. servers — including your ID details and financial account numbers — is encrypted at rest using AES-256, the same standard used by major Philippine banks.
phtaya. has a registered Data Protection Officer in compliance with RA 10173. Your data rights requests are handled by a dedicated team — not an automated system — within 30 days.
phtaya. operates under the full regulatory framework of both the National Privacy Commission and PAGCOR. Your data is handled in strict accordance with Philippine law — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
phtaya. does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. Data sharing is strictly limited to service providers and regulatory authorities as described in this Policy.
Access, correct, delete, or port your data at any time. Opt out of marketing in one tap. Manage cookie preferences from the footer. phtaya. puts your data rights front and centre — not buried in fine print.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, phtaya. is committed to notifying the NPC within 72 hours and informing affected Players without delay — because you deserve to know, fast.
Now that you know exactly how phtaya. protects your privacy, explore the platform with confidence. Live casino, slots, bingo — all waiting for you. Filipino players, 21 and above only.
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