At phnice, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have as a Filipino player on our platform.
A plain-language overview of our core privacy commitments. The full legal text follows below.
Every piece of data transmitted between your device and phnice is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption — the same standard used by Philippine banks. Your personal details and peso wallet information are never sent in plain text.
phnice does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers. Your data is used solely to operate your account, process transactions, and improve your experience on the phnice platform.
phnice processes personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
phnice gives you meaningful control over your personal data. You can access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting our support team. Your rights under Philippine law are fully respected.
phnice uses cookies and similar technologies only for essential platform functionality, security, and analytics. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Receiving promotional emails and SMS from phnice is always optional. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings or by contacting phnice support — no questions asked.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is issued by phnice ("phnice," "we," "us," or "our"), the operator of the online gaming platform accessible at phnice.app and all associated subdomains, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). This Policy describes how phnice collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects the personal data of players and visitors who access or use the Platform.
phnice is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all its users, particularly Filipino players across Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, Makati, and the rest of the Philippines. We process personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as enforced by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
By registering for or using the phnice 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 any part of this Policy, you should discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
phnice collects personal data that is necessary to provide you with a safe, compliant, and enjoyable gaming experience. The categories of personal data we collect include the following:
phnice collects personal data through the following means:
| Collection Method | Examples |
|---|---|
| Direct submission | Registration form, KYC document upload, payment details entry, support contact forms |
| Automated collection | Cookies, server logs, device fingerprinting, session tracking during Platform use |
| Third-party sources | Payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), identity verification providers, fraud detection services |
| Publicly available sources | Regulatory watchlists, sanctions lists, and publicly available government databases used for AML compliance checks |
phnice does not collect personal data from social media platforms or third-party advertising networks. Any data received from payment processors is limited to what is necessary to confirm the status and ownership of a payment method.
phnice uses the personal data it collects for the following purposes:
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, phnice processes your personal data on the following legal bases:
phnice does not sell or rent your personal data to any third party. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of phnice's business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. phnice will notify you of any such transfer and ensure that the receiving entity is bound by privacy obligations no less protective than those set out in this Policy.
phnice 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. The following retention periods apply:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account registration and identity data | Duration of account plus 5 years after closure |
| Financial transaction records | 10 years from the date of transaction (AML compliance) |
| Game history and betting records | 5 years from the date of the gaming session |
| Customer support communications | 3 years from the date of the last interaction |
| Marketing consent records | Until consent is withdrawn, plus 1 year |
| Technical and device logs | 12 months from collection |
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, phnice will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with its data disposal procedures. Where data is anonymized, it may be retained indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes without identifying you personally.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the phnice Platform. They help us recognize your device, maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Platform is used. phnice also uses similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for login sessions, security tokens, and core Platform functionality | No — Platform will not function without these |
| Functional | Remember your language preferences, game settings, and display options | Yes — via browser settings |
| Analytics | Collect aggregated, anonymized data on Platform usage to improve performance | Yes — via browser settings |
phnice does not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to log in and use the phnice Platform.
phnice implements a comprehensive set of technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures include:
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, phnice will notify the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected players without undue delay where required by law.
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by phnice:
Request a copy of the personal data phnice holds about you and information on how it is being processed.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by phnice about you.
Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to legal retention obligations.
Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
Request that phnice suspend processing of your personal data pending resolution of a dispute about its accuracy or lawfulness.
Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications or other consent-based processing at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe phnice has violated your data privacy rights.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact phnice's Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 14 of this Policy. phnice will respond to all verified data rights requests within thirty (30) days of receipt. In complex cases, this period may be extended by a further thirty (30) days, and you will be notified of any such extension.
The phnice Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above. phnice does not knowingly collect personal data from any person under the age of 21. The minimum age of 21 applies to all casino-style gaming activities in the Philippines and is strictly enforced by phnice through age verification procedures at registration and on an ongoing basis.
If phnice becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, it will immediately close the associated account, delete the personal data collected, and take appropriate steps to prevent further access. If you believe that a minor has registered on the phnice Platform, please contact our support team immediately.
phnice primarily stores and processes personal data within the Philippines. However, some of our third-party service providers — including game software providers, cloud infrastructure providers, and fraud detection services — may process data in jurisdictions outside the Philippines.
Where personal data is transferred outside the Philippines, phnice ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data to a standard equivalent to that required under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. These safeguards may include contractual clauses approved by the National Privacy Commission, adequacy decisions, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
phnice will not transfer your personal data to any jurisdiction that does not provide an adequate level of data protection without first implementing appropriate safeguards and, where required, obtaining your consent.
phnice 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 to this Policy, phnice will notify registered players by email and by displaying a prominent notice on the Platform at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.
The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this Policy. Your continued use of the phnice Platform after the effective date of any amendment constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should cease using the Platform and may request account closure.
phnice encourages you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
phnice has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact the phnice DPO using the details below.
If you are not satisfied with phnice's response to your data privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. The NPC is the government body responsible for administering and implementing the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and adjudicating complaints from data subjects.
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