Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

2026 PH operates the online gaming platform accessible at https://2026-ph.app and through the 2026 PH mobile application. For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and this Privacy Policy, 2026 PH is the personal information controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way 2026 PH handles your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: Privacy / Data Protection Enquiry
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within five (5) business days.

2. Personal Data We Collect

2026 PH collects the following categories of personal data from players and platform users:

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data unless specifically required by law or regulatory directive.

3. How We Collect Your Data

2026 PH collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct interactions: Data you provide when registering an account, completing identity verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting customer support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated technologies: Technical and usage data collected automatically when you access the 2026 PH platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs.
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from government databases or third-party KYC (Know Your Customer) service providers; fraud prevention data from industry databases; payment data from payment processors such as GCash and PayMaya.
• Publicly available sources: Information available from public Philippine government records where relevant to identity verification or regulatory compliance.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

2026 PH uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account registration and management: To create and maintain your 2026 PH account, verify your identity and age, and manage your account settings and preferences.
• Transaction processing: To process deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other accepted payment methods, and to maintain accurate transaction records.
• Legal and regulatory compliance: To comply with our obligations under Philippine law, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160), the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), and applicable PAGCOR regulations. This includes conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and filing required reports.
• Fraud prevention and security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, cheating, and other prohibited conduct on the platform.
• Customer support: To respond to your enquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Responsible gaming: To monitor gaming patterns, identify potential problem gambling behaviour, and administer responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
• Marketing communications: To send you promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates where you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.
• Platform improvement: To analyse usage patterns, conduct research, and improve the features, performance, and user experience of the 2026 PH platform.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), 2026 PH processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform our contract with you, including account management, transaction processing, and customer support.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with Philippine law, including anti-money laundering obligations, age verification requirements, and PAGCOR regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Processing based on your freely given, specific, and informed consent, including the sending of marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

2026 PH does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. 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:

• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, for the purpose of processing your deposits and withdrawals.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC and age verification service providers engaged to assist with regulatory compliance.
• Fraud prevention services: Industry fraud prevention databases and service providers used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
• IT and platform service providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and technical infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Regulatory authorities: PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other Philippine government authorities where we are legally required to disclose information.
• Professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers where necessary for legal, compliance, or financial purposes, subject to professional confidentiality obligations.

All third parties with whom we share personal data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our contractual requirements.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the 2026 PH platform. They help us recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the platform.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use. 2026 PH uses the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the platform to function. These cannot be disabled as they are required for account login, session management, and security.
• Performance cookies: Collect anonymised data about how players use the platform, helping us identify areas for improvement.
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences such as language settings and display options to provide a more personalised experience.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and player behaviour on the platform in aggregate, anonymised form.

7.3 Managing Cookies. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the 2026 PH platform. Your cookie preferences can also be managed through the cookie settings panel available on the platform.

8. Data Retention

8.1 Retention Periods. 2026 PH retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements.

8.2 Account Data. Personal data associated with your 2026 PH account is retained for the duration of your account and for a period of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with Philippine anti-money laundering regulations.

8.3 Transaction Records. Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160, as amended).

8.4 Deletion. Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with our internal data retention and disposal procedures.

9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 2026 PH:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Subject Rights Request." We will respond within fifteen (15) business days in accordance with RA 10173.

10. Data Security

10.1 Security Measures. 2026 PH implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit between your device and our servers;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents;
• Role-based access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis;
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing;
• Multi-factor authentication for internal systems accessing player data;
• Comprehensive staff training on data protection and information security.

10.2 Data Breach Response. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, 2026 PH will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected players without undue delay, in accordance with RA 10173.

10.3 Your Responsibility. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, you are also responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. Please use a strong, unique password and do not share your login details with anyone.

11. Children and Minors

The 2026 PH platform is strictly intended for persons aged twenty-one (21) years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account.

If you believe that a minor has registered an account on 2026 PH, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

12.1 Right to Update. 2026 PH reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal obligations, or platform features. The effective date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly.

12.2 Notification of Changes. Where changes to this Privacy Policy are material, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the 2026 PH platform prior to the changes taking effect. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12.3 Continued Use. Your continued use of the 2026 PH platform following the effective date of any updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgement of the changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should cease using the platform and may request account closure.

13. Complaints and the NPC

13.1 Internal Complaints. If you have a complaint about how 2026 PH has handled your personal data, we encourage you to contact our Data Protection Officer in the first instance at [email protected]. We will investigate your complaint and respond within fifteen (15) business days.

13.2 National Privacy Commission. If you are not satisfied with our response, or if you believe that 2026 PH has violated your rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. The NPC is the independent regulatory body responsible for enforcing RA 10173 and protecting the data privacy rights of Filipino citizens.

For more information on your rights and how to file a complaint, you may visit the official NPC website or contact the NPC directly through their official government channels.