2026pub Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

2026pub is an online casino and sports betting platform operating at https://2026pub.org, serving Filipino players across the Philippines including Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Quezon City. 2026pub operates under PAGCOR guidelines and is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players and visitors in accordance with Philippine law.

For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, 2026pub acts as the personal information controller in respect of the personal data collected through the platform. All inquiries regarding the processing of personal data may be directed to our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

2026pub collects personal information that is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain the security and integrity of the platform. The categories of information we collect include:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Registration data: Full legal name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, and residential address.
• Identity verification documents: Government-issued ID (e.g., PhilSys National ID, passport, driver's license, UMID, SSS ID, voter's ID) submitted for age and identity verification purposes.
• Payment information: GCash account details, PayMaya account details, bank account numbers (BPI, BDO, Metrobank), and transaction records. Note: 2026pub does not store full payment credentials — payment processing is handled by certified payment processors.
• Communications: Records of your interactions with 2026pub customer support, including live chat transcripts and email correspondence.
• Responsible gaming information: Deposit limits, self-exclusion requests, and other responsible gaming preferences you set on your account.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and technical data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
• Usage data: Pages visited, games played, session duration, betting history, login timestamps, and navigation patterns within the platform.
• Location data: General geographic location derived from your IP address, used to verify that you are accessing the platform from a permitted jurisdiction.
• Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 6 of this Privacy Policy.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Identity verification services: 2026pub may receive verification results from third-party identity verification providers used to confirm your age and identity.
• Payment processors: Transaction confirmation data from GCash, PayMaya, and banking partners to verify deposits and withdrawals.
• Fraud prevention services: Risk signals and fraud indicators from third-party fraud detection providers used to protect the platform and its players.

3. How We Use Your Information

2026pub uses the personal information collected for the following purposes:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

2026pub processes your personal information on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform the contract between you and 2026pub — including account registration, payment processing, and game delivery.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with PAGCOR regulations, AMLA obligations, tax reporting requirements, and other applicable Philippine laws.
• Legitimate interests: Processing for fraud prevention, platform security, and responsible gaming monitoring, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
• 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 processing prior to withdrawal.

5. Sharing Your Information

2026pub does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, for the purpose of processing deposits and withdrawals.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party services used to verify your age and identity in compliance with PAGCOR requirements.
• Fraud prevention and security providers: Services used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity on the platform.
• Game providers: Software providers whose games are available on the 2026pub platform may receive limited technical data necessary to deliver their games.
• Regulatory authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission (NPC), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other Philippine government authorities, where required by law or regulation.
• Law enforcement: Philippine law enforcement agencies, where required by a valid legal order or where disclosure is necessary to prevent or investigate criminal activity.
• Professional advisors: Legal counsel, auditors, and other professional advisors engaged by 2026pub, subject to confidentiality obligations.

All third parties with whom 2026pub shares personal information are required to handle that information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than the specific purpose for which it was shared.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

2026pub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. The types of cookies used on the 2026pub platform include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the platform to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery. These cookies cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language and display settings. These improve your experience on the platform.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymized data about how players use the 2026pub platform, which pages are visited most frequently, and where errors occur. This data is used to improve the platform.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content to players who have opted in to marketing communications. These cookies track your interaction with 2026pub promotional materials.

You may control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the 2026pub platform. For more information on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.

7. Data Retention

2026pub retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods include:

• Account data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five (5) years after account closure, in compliance with PAGCOR record-keeping requirements and AMLA obligations.
• Transaction records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by Philippine financial regulations.
• Identity verification documents: Retained for the duration of your account and for five (5) years after account closure.
• Customer support records: Retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
• Marketing preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent or close your account.

When personal information is no longer required, 2026pub will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

8. Data Security

2026pub implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the 2026pub platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including payment information and identity documents.
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the platform.
• Segregation of player funds from operational funds.
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to personal data breaches.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, 2026pub will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and affected players in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules.

While 2026pub takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for notifying 2026pub immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

9. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights in respect of your personal information held by 2026pub:

• Right to be informed: The right to be informed of how your personal information is being collected and processed, as described in this Privacy Policy.
• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal information 2026pub holds about you.
• Right to rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to 2026pub's legal retention obligations.
• Right to object: The right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Right to data portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format where technically feasible.
• 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 the 2026pub Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. 2026pub will respond to all valid requests within thirty (30) days of receipt. In some cases, 2026pub may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children's Privacy

The 2026pub platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and older, in compliance with Philippine law and PAGCOR regulations. 2026pub does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 21.

If 2026pub becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a person under the age of 21, that information will be deleted immediately and the associated account will be closed. If you believe that a minor has registered on the 2026pub platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

2026pub reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When material changes are made, 2026pub will notify registered players via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.

The most current version of this Privacy Policy is always available at https://2026pub.org/privacy-policy. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Your continued use of the 2026pub platform after the effective date of any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information by 2026pub, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

The 2026pub support team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Philippine public holidays. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within five (5) business days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.