Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected and processed by pub203 in connection with the operation of the pub203 online gaming platform, accessible at pub203.com and through the pub203 mobile application. pub203 acts as the data controller for all personal data described in this Policy.

pub203 is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, particularly Filipino players who entrust us with their information when registering and playing on our platform. We comply fully with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines ("DPA"), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as administered by the National Privacy Commission ("NPC").

By registering a pub203 account or continuing to use the pub203 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, please discontinue use of pub203 and contact us to request account closure.

2. Personal Data We Collect

pub203 collects the following categories of personal data from players and platform users:

2.1 Identity and Contact Data

• Full legal name as it appears on a government-issued ID
• Date of birth (used to verify the 21+ age requirement)
• Residential address, including barangay, city, and province
• Email address and mobile number
• Government-issued identification numbers (e.g., PhilSys ID, passport, driver's license) — collected during KYC verification only

2.2 Financial Data

• Payment method details (e.g., GCash mobile number, PayMaya account reference, BPI/BDO/Metrobank account details as required for transaction processing)
• Deposit and withdrawal transaction history
• Account balance and bonus balance information

2.3 Gaming Activity Data

• Game session history, including games played, bet amounts, and outcomes
• Bonus and promotion usage history
• Responsible gaming tool settings (deposit limits, session limits, self-exclusion status)

2.4 Technical and Device Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Session timestamps and login history
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data (see Section 9)

2.5 Communications Data

• Records of communications between you and pub203 customer support
• Feedback, complaints, and dispute records
• Marketing preference settings

3. How We Collect Your Data

pub203 collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering your pub203 account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting customer support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated collection: Technical data collected automatically when you access the pub203 platform, including IP address, device information, and session data via cookies and similar technologies.
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from KYC service providers; transaction data from payment processors such as GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, and Metrobank; fraud prevention data from anti-fraud service providers.
• Regulatory sources: Information received from regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or other gaming operators in connection with responsible gaming or anti-money laundering obligations.

4. Purpose of Processing

pub203 processes your personal data for the following specific purposes:

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, pub203 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfill our obligations under the pub203 Terms and Conditions, including account management, payment processing, and game provision.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering laws, PAGCOR regulatory requirements, and the Data Privacy Act itself.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for fraud prevention, platform security, responsible gaming monitoring, and improvement of pub203 services, where such interests are not overridden by your 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 prior processing.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

pub203 does not sell your personal data. We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

pub203 engages trusted third-party service providers who process personal data on our behalf, including: identity verification and KYC providers, payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), cloud hosting and infrastructure providers, customer support platform providers, and fraud prevention and cybersecurity services. All service providers are bound by data processing agreements that require them to protect your data and use it only for the specified purpose.

6.2 Regulatory and Legal Authorities

pub203 may disclose personal data to Philippine regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), or courts of competent jurisdiction where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive.

6.3 Responsible Gaming Networks

Where required by applicable gaming regulations, pub203 may share self-exclusion data with other licensed gaming operators or responsible gaming registries to give effect to a player's self-exclusion request across multiple platforms.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of pub203's assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy. pub203 will notify affected players of any such transfer.

7. Data Retention

pub203 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. The following general retention periods apply :

• Account data: Retained for the duration of your active pub203 account, plus a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with Philippine AML record-keeping requirements.
• Transaction records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 and its amendments.
• KYC and identity verification documents: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure or the completion of the relevant transaction.
• Customer support communications: Retained for three (3) years from the date of the communication, or longer if related to an unresolved dispute or legal proceeding.
• Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent or opt out of marketing communications, whichever is earlier.
• Technical and device data: Retained for up to twelve (12) months from collection, unless required longer for fraud investigation or legal proceedings.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, pub203 will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with NPC-approved disposal methods.

8. Data Security

pub203 implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the pub203 platform
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial and identity information
• Role-based access controls limiting staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing
• Multi-factor authentication requirements for administrative access to pub203 systems
• Incident response procedures aligned with NPC breach notification requirements

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in harm to affected players, pub203 will notify the National Privacy Commission and affected individuals within the timeframes prescribed by the Data Privacy Act and NPC Circular No. 16-03.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

pub203 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the platform. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit pub203.com. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the pub203 platform to function. These include session authentication cookies and security tokens. These cannot be disabled without affecting platform functionality.
• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as language settings and responsible gaming tool configurations, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how players interact with the pub203 platform, including which games are most popular and where players encounter difficulties. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content to pub203 players. These are only set with your explicit consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the pub203 platform. For strictly necessary cookies, no consent is required as they are essential to service delivery.

10. Your Data Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by pub203:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to know what personal data pub203 collects about you and how it is processed. This Privacy Policy fulfills that obligation.
• Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data pub203 holds about you, along with information about how it is being used.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data in your pub203 account. You can update basic account information directly through your account settings.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to pub203's legal retention obligations under AML and gaming regulations.
• Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests, subject to pub203's overriding legal obligations.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe pub203 has processed your personal data in violation of the Data Privacy Act.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact pub203's Data Protection Officer using the contact details in Section 13. pub203 will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days, or within such extended period as permitted by the DPA where the request is complex or numerous.

11. Minors and Age Restriction

pub203 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. The pub203 platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 and above, in accordance with Philippine gaming regulations.

If pub203 discovers that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 years of age, we will immediately close the associated account, return any deposits made, and delete the personal data in question from our systems, subject to any legal retention obligations.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

pub203 reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, pub203 will notify registered players via email or a prominent notice on the pub203 platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how pub203 protects your personal data. Your continued use of the pub203 platform following any update constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us and Data Protection Officer

pub203 has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the requirements of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer, pub203
Email: [email protected]

General Customer Support
Email: [email protected]

pub203 aims to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within fifteen (15) business days. For complaints that cannot be resolved directly with pub203, you may contact the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.