Privacy Policy – 8k85 Data Protection

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

8k85 operates the online gaming platform accessible at 8k85.net, offering live casino games, slot games, bingo, and related entertainment services to players in the Philippines. 8k85 acts as the Personal Information Controller in respect of the personal data collected through the platform, as defined under 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 our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: Data Privacy Inquiry – [Your Registered Username]
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all data privacy inquiries within five (5) business days.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

8k85 collects only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. The categories of personal data we may collect include:

8k85 does not collect sensitive personal information (as defined under the Data Privacy Act) unless strictly required for identity verification or regulatory compliance, and only with your explicit consent.

3. How We Collect Your Data

8k85 collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct Interactions: When you register an account, complete identity verification, make a deposit or withdrawal, contact customer support, or participate in promotions, you directly provide us with personal data.
• Automated Technologies: When you access and use the 8k85 platform, we automatically collect technical and usage data through cookies, server logs, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 7 for more details on cookies.
• Third-Party Sources: We may receive personal data from third-party identity verification providers, payment processors (such as GCash and Maya), and fraud prevention services where necessary to comply with our legal obligations or to protect the integrity of the platform.
• Publicly Available Sources: In limited circumstances, we may verify information against publicly available records for the purposes of fraud prevention or regulatory compliance.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, 8k85 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform the contract between you and 8k85 – specifically, to provide you with access to the gaming platform, process your transactions, and manage your account.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, PAGCOR regulatory requirements, and tax reporting obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of 8k85, including fraud prevention, platform security, responsible gaming monitoring, and service improvement, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Consent: Where required by law, 8k85 will seek your explicit consent before processing your personal data for specific purposes, such as sending marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our DPO or updating your account preferences.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

8k85 uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To create, verify, and manage your 8k85 player account.
• To process deposits and withdrawals in Philippine Peso (₱ PHP) via your chosen payment method.
• To verify your identity and age (21+) in compliance with Philippine gaming regulations and PAGCOR requirements.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other illegal conduct.
• To monitor your gaming activity for responsible gaming purposes, including identifying signs of problem gambling and applying player-requested limits or self-exclusion measures.
• To provide customer support and resolve disputes or complaints.
• To send you transactional communications, including account notifications, deposit confirmations, and security alerts.
• To send you promotional communications and personalized offers, where you have consented to receive such communications.
• To analyze platform usage and improve the quality, performance, and security of the 8k85 platform.
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory directives, including those issued by PAGCOR.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

6.1 General Principle. 8k85 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share your personal data only in the circumstances described below.

6.2 Service Providers. We share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the 8k85 platform, including payment processors (GCash, Maya, and partner banks), identity verification providers, customer support platforms, and IT infrastructure providers. All service providers are contractually required to process your data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6.3 Regulatory and Legal Disclosure. We may disclose your personal data to PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), law enforcement agencies, or other government authorities where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive.

6.4 Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of 8k85's business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy.

6.5 With Your Consent. We may share your personal data with third parties in other circumstances where you have given your explicit consent to such sharing.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the 8k85 platform. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use the platform.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the platform to function correctly, including maintaining your login session and processing transactions. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how players interact with the platform so we can improve the user experience. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content to you on the 8k85 platform, based on your gaming activity and preferences. These are only activated where you have consented.

7.3 Managing Cookies. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the 8k85 platform. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting your ability to use the platform.

8. Data Retention

8.1 Retention Period. 8k85 retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable law. Specifically:

• Account and identity data is retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in compliance with PAGCOR requirements and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction.
• Customer support communications are retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction.
• Marketing preference data is retained until you withdraw your consent or close your account.

8.2 Deletion. Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with 8k85's data disposal procedures. Where anonymization is not technically feasible, data is securely destroyed.

9. Data Security

8k85 implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and the 8k85 platform is encrypted using industry-standard TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols. Sensitive data stored on our servers is encrypted at rest.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized 8k85 personnel and service providers who require it to perform their functions. All staff with access to personal data are subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Two-Factor Authentication: 8k85 supports two-factor authentication (2FA) for player accounts and enforces it for internal administrative access to systems containing personal data.
• Regular Security Audits: The 8k85 platform undergoes regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, 8k85 will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected players without undue delay where required by law.

While 8k85 takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

10. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under the Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 8k85:

• Right to Be Informed: You have the right to be informed of how your personal data is being collected and processed, which is the primary purpose of this Privacy Policy.
• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure or Blocking: You have the right to request the deletion or blocking 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: You have 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: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to request that it be transmitted to another personal information controller where technically feasible.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe that your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Subject Rights Request." We will respond to your request within fifteen (15) business days of receipt, in accordance with the Data Privacy Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

11. Children's Privacy

The 8k85 platform is strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older, in accordance with Philippine gaming regulations. 8k85 does 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 your child has registered on the 8k85 platform or provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Cross-Border Data Transfers

In the course of providing our services, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines, for example where our technology service providers or game content providers are based. Where such transfers occur, 8k85 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, including contractual clauses that require the recipient to process your data in accordance with standards equivalent to those required under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

By using the 8k85 platform, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your personal data outside the Philippines where necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to the safeguards described above.

13. Changes to This Policy

8k85 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable laws, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, we will notify registered players via email or a prominent notice on the 8k85 platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The date of the most recent revision is indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how 8k85 is protecting your personal data. Your continued use of the platform following the effective date of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

14. Contact and Complaints

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by 8k85, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry or Data Subject Rights Request
• Response Time: Within five (5) business days for general inquiries; within fifteen (15) business days for formal data subject rights requests.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint or believe that your data privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. Information on how to file a complaint with the NPC is available through official Philippine government channels.