Privacy Policy – abc8.com

§1 Introduction

abc8.com ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players and visitors who use the abc8.com website, mobile application, and associated gaming services (collectively, the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information in connection with your use of the Platform.

This Policy is issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as well as any applicable guidelines issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). By registering an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

This Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Platform. Capitalized terms not defined in this Policy have the meanings given to them in the Terms and Conditions.

§2 Data Controller

For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and this Policy, abc8.com acts as the personal information controller in respect of the personal data collected through the Platform. This means we determine the purposes and means by which your personal data is processed.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contact details provided in Section 14 of this Policy.

§3 Data We Collect

abc8.com collects the following categories of personal data in connection with your use of the Platform:

Identity and Registration Data

• Full legal name
• Date of birth (to verify the 21+ age requirement)
• Gender
• Government-issued identification number (e.g., Philippine National ID, passport, driver's license)
• Username and password (stored in encrypted form)

Contact Data

• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Residential address (city, province, postal code)

Financial Data

• Payment method details (e.g., GCash account number, PayMaya account, BDO, BPI, or Metrobank account details)
• Transaction history, including deposits, withdrawals, and wager records
• Account balance information

Technical and Usage Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Session duration, pages visited, and features used on the Platform
• Login timestamps and activity logs

Communications Data

• Records of correspondence between you and abc8.com support staff
• Responses to surveys or feedback forms
• Marketing communication preferences

§4 How We Collect Your Data

abc8.com collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering an account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated collection: Technical and usage data collected automatically when you access the Platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9).
• Third-party sources: Information received from payment processors (such as GCash and PayMaya), identity verification service providers, fraud prevention agencies, and regulatory authorities where permitted by law.

§5 How We Use Your Data

abc8.com uses your personal data for the following purposes:

§6 Legal Basis for Processing

abc8.com processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform our obligations under the Terms and Conditions, including account management, payment processing, and game services.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including AML obligations, PAGCOR requirements, and tax reporting.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for fraud prevention, platform security, and improving our services, where such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Consent: Processing for marketing communications and non-essential cookies, where you have provided explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

§7 Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. abc8.com will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information 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 and subject to appropriate data protection safeguards:

• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya, BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, to facilitate deposits and withdrawals.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC and age verification service providers engaged to assist with regulatory compliance.
• Fraud prevention agencies: Service providers that assist in detecting and preventing fraudulent activity on the Platform.
• Game software providers: Licensed game developers and content providers whose games are available on the Platform, to the extent necessary to deliver game services.
• Regulatory authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other Philippine government agencies, where required by law or regulation.
• Professional advisers: Legal counsel, auditors, and other professional advisers engaged by abc8.com, subject to professional confidentiality obligations.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of abc8.com's business, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant successor entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

Any third party with whom we share your data is required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law and our data processing agreements. We do not permit third parties to use your data for their own purposes beyond the scope of the services they provide to us.

§8 Data Retention

abc8.com retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

As a general rule, we retain player account data for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with Philippine AML regulations and PAGCOR record-keeping requirements. Financial transaction records may be retained for longer periods where required by law.

Where personal data is no longer required for any lawful purpose, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule. You may request information about the specific retention period applicable to your data by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

§9 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

abc8.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to enhance your experience on the Platform, remember your preferences, maintain your session, and analyze how the Platform is used.

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the Platform to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality, such as maintaining your login session and processing transactions.
• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings, such as language and display options, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregated, anonymized information about how players use the Platform, helping us identify areas for improvement.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content based on your interests and activity on the Platform. These are only set with your consent.

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 Platform. For more information on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.

§10 Data Security

abc8.com implements a range of technical and organizational security measures designed 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 our servers;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including passwords and financial information;
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis;
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing of our Platform infrastructure;
• Staff training on data protection and information security best practices;
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing personal data breaches.

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the National Privacy Commission in accordance with our obligations under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

§11 Your Rights Under Philippine Data Privacy Law

As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data held by abc8.com:

• Right to be informed: The right to be informed of how your personal data is being collected and processed, as set out in this Policy.
• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how it is processed.
• Right to rectification: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold 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 our 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 our legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another controller, where technically feasible.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Right to lodge a complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details in Section 14. We will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

§12 Children's Privacy

abc8.com is strictly intended for adults aged 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 are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has registered on abc8.com or provided us with personal data, please contact our support team immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

§13 Changes to This Privacy Policy

abc8.com 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. Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice via email or a prominent notice on the Platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your personal data. Your continued use of the Platform following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

§14 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by abc8.com, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

We aim to respond to all data privacy inquiries within fifteen (15) business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.