Your personal data belongs to you. This policy explains exactly what pub203 collects, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what rights you have as a Filipino data subject under the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines.
pub203 processes personal data in full compliance with the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Data collection at pub203 is also governed by PAGCOR's KYC and AML data requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance alongside player privacy protections.
All data transmitted between your device and pub203 is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Your credentials, payment details, and personal information are never sent in plain text.
pub203 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is used exclusively to operate and improve pub203's services.
As a data subject under RA 10173, you have legally enforceable rights — including access, correction, erasure, and objection. pub203 is obligated to honour these rights.
This policy clearly identifies what data is collected, for what purpose, how long it is retained, and with whom it may be shared. No hidden clauses, no vague language.
pub203 collects the personal information needed to operate your account, verify your identity (KYC), process payments, and comply with PAGCOR and AML regulations. We protect your data using industry-standard security measures, we don't sell it, and you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information at any time by contacting our support team. The full legal detail is below — but that's the plain-English version.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how pub203 ("pub203," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects the personal data of individuals ("Data Subjects," "Users," "Players," or "you") who access or use the pub203 online gaming platform at pub203.app and any associated services, communications, or features.
This Policy is issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, and the data handling requirements of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) applicable to licensed online gaming operators.
This Policy applies to all personal data processed by pub203 in connection with your use of the platform, regardless of the device or browser through which you access pub203. It applies to registered account holders, unregistered visitors, and any other individuals whose data pub203 processes in the course of its operations.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with pub203's Terms & Conditions and Responsible Gaming Policy, both of which contain additional provisions relevant to how your personal data may be used in specific contexts such as account management, responsible gaming interventions, and dispute resolution.
For the purposes of the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines and this Policy, the data controller responsible for the personal data of pub203 users is the legal entity that holds the PAGCOR license and operates pub203.app. pub203 is the data controller in respect of personal data collected directly from Users through the platform, its customer support channels, and any other direct interactions.
Where pub203 engages third-party service providers to process personal data on its behalf (for example, payment processors, KYC verification providers, or IT infrastructure providers), such providers act as data processors under written data processing agreements and are bound by confidentiality and security obligations consistent with RA 10173.
All questions, requests, and complaints relating to the processing of personal data by pub203 should be directed to pub203's designated Data Protection Officer (DPO), contactable via the support channels listed in Section 14 of this Policy.
pub203 collects the following categories of personal data from Users in the course of operating the platform:
pub203 applies the principle of data minimisation — we collect only the personal data that is reasonably necessary for the specific purposes described in this Policy. We do not collect sensitive personal information (as defined under RA 10173) beyond what is required for KYC identity verification and PAGCOR regulatory compliance.
pub203 collects personal data through the following primary methods:
pub203 processes personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes and on an applicable legal basis as recognised under the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines. The following table sets out the primary purposes for which pub203 processes personal data and the corresponding legal basis for each:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (RA 10173) |
|---|---|
| Account registration and management | Performance of a contract / Consent |
| KYC identity and age verification (21+) | Compliance with legal obligation (PAGCOR, RA 10173) |
| Processing deposits and withdrawals | Performance of a contract |
| Anti-money laundering (AML) screening | Compliance with legal obligation (RA 9160 as amended) |
| Fraud detection and platform security | Legitimate interest / Compliance with legal obligation |
| Responsible gaming monitoring and interventions | Compliance with legal obligation (PAGCOR) / Legitimate interest |
| Customer support and dispute resolution | Performance of a contract / Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications (where opted in) | Consent (opt-in only) |
| Regulatory reporting to PAGCOR and authorities | Compliance with legal obligation |
| Platform analytics and product improvement | Legitimate interest (aggregated/anonymised data) |
pub203 will only send you promotional communications if you have opted in to receive them. You may withdraw your marketing consent at any time by contacting pub203 support or adjusting your notification preferences in Account Settings. Withdrawal of marketing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.
pub203 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Personal data is shared only in the specific circumstances described below:
pub203 engages third-party service providers who process personal data on our behalf under written agreements that require them to implement appropriate security measures and prohibit them from using the data for any purpose other than providing the contracted service. These include KYC verification providers, payment processors (GCash / PayMaya / bank partners), IT infrastructure and cloud service providers, customer support platform providers, and fraud and security monitoring services.
pub203 is legally required to share certain personal data with PAGCOR as part of its ongoing licensing obligations, including but not limited to KYC records, transaction reports, and responsible gaming intervention records. pub203 may also be required to disclose personal data to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), or law enforcement authorities pursuant to valid legal process, court order, or applicable Philippine law.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of pub203's business, personal data held by pub203 may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. Notice will be provided to affected Users in accordance with the requirements of RA 10173.
pub203 may disclose personal data where it reasonably believes disclosure is necessary to protect pub203's legal rights, prevent fraud or illegal activity, respond to a claim, or protect the safety of any person.
pub203 uses cookies and similar technologies (session tokens, local storage) on pub203.app to support essential platform functionality, maintain your login session, and collect aggregate analytics data. The following categories of cookies may be used:
You may control cookie settings through your browser's settings menu. Blocking all cookies will likely affect the functionality of pub203, including your ability to maintain a logged-in session. pub203 does not use third-party advertising cookies or place cookies on behalf of advertising networks.
pub203 retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. The following general retention periods apply:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account registration and identity data | Duration of active account + 5 years after account closure |
| KYC documents | 5 years after account closure (AMLC / PAGCOR requirement) |
| Financial transaction records | 5 years (AML regulatory requirement) |
| Betting and gaming activity records | Duration of active account + 3 years after account closure |
| Customer support communications | 3 years from date of interaction |
| Self-exclusion records | Duration of exclusion + 5 years |
| Server and access logs | 12 months from date of generation |
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with pub203's data destruction procedures. Where deletion is not technically feasible (for example, data held in encrypted backup systems), the data will be isolated from further active processing until deletion is possible.
pub203 implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to:
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in risk to your rights and freedoms, pub203 will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected Users as required by RA 10173 and NPC Circular No. 2016-03.
Security is a shared responsibility. pub203 strongly advises all Users to: (a) use a unique, strong password for your pub203 account; (b) never share your password or OTP with any person, including pub203 support staff; (c) log out of pub203 on shared or public devices; and (d) contact pub203 support immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
Under the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines (RA 10173), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data processed by pub203. These rights are legally enforceable and pub203 is obligated to respond to valid requests within a reasonable timeframe as specified by the NPC.
You have the right to be informed about how pub203 processes your personal data. This Privacy Policy fulfils pub203's primary obligation to inform. You may also request specific information about the processing of your data by contacting our DPO.
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data pub203 holds about you, along with information about how it is being processed. Access requests will be fulfilled within a reasonable period and free of charge for one request per calendar year. Additional requests may be subject to a reasonable administrative fee.
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data that pub203 holds about you. Corrections to KYC data may require re-submission of supporting documents for verification.
You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and where there is no lawful basis for continued processing. This right is subject to pub203's legal obligations — data that must be retained for PAGCOR compliance, AML purposes, or dispute resolution cannot be deleted during the applicable retention period.
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where pub203 relies on legitimate interest as its legal basis. You may also object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time, and pub203 will immediately cease such processing.
Where technically feasible and where processing is based on your consent or on performance of a contract, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
If you believe pub203 has processed your personal data in violation of RA 10173, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. Contact details for the NPC are available on the official Philippine government website.
To exercise any of your data subject rights, contact pub203's Data Protection Officer through the channels listed in Section 14. Requests will be verified for identity before any personal data is disclosed or acted upon.
pub203 is strictly a platform for adults. Under PAGCOR regulations and Philippine law, participation in real-money online gaming is restricted to individuals who are 21 years of age or older. pub203 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 21 years of age.
Age verification is enforced through mandatory KYC. Any account found to belong to an individual under 21 will be immediately suspended. All personal data collected in connection with such an account will be subject to review and may be retained only to the extent required to fulfil pub203's regulatory reporting obligations in connection with the age verification violation. Personal data collected from a minor that is not required for regulatory purposes will be deleted in accordance with pub203's data deletion procedures.
If you are the parent or guardian of a person under 21 who you believe has created an account on pub203, please contact pub203 support immediately via live chat or email so the account can be suspended and the matter investigated.
pub203 operates primarily within the Philippines and processes most personal data on servers located within or connected to Philippine-based infrastructure. However, some of pub203's third-party service providers (including cloud infrastructure providers and KYC verification services) may process data on servers located outside of the Philippines.
Where personal data is transferred outside the Philippines, pub203 ensures that such transfers occur only where the receiving country provides an adequate level of data protection, or where contractual safeguards equivalent to the protections afforded under RA 10173 are in place, in accordance with the requirements of the National Privacy Commission.
By using pub203, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines, subject to the safeguards described in this section.
pub203 reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory requirements, pub203's data processing activities, or operational practices. The most recent version of this Policy will always be published at pub203.app/privacy-policy, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly.
Material changes to this Policy — particularly changes that affect how pub203 processes personal data, the types of data collected, or the rights available to Users — will be communicated to registered Users via their registered mobile number or, where an email address is held, by email. Your continued use of pub203 after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acknowledgement of the updated Policy. If you do not agree to the revised Policy, you should cease using pub203 and may request account closure.
For all data privacy-related enquiries, access requests, correction requests, deletion requests, or complaints, please contact pub203's Data Protection Officer through the channels below. All contact details are provided as plain text and are not clickable links.
pub203 Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line (for DPO requests): DATA PRIVACY REQUEST – [Your Name]
Live Chat: Available in-app 24/7 after login — mention "data privacy" to escalate to the compliance team
Response Time: pub203 aims to acknowledge data privacy requests within 3 business days and resolve them within 30 calendar days
If you are not satisfied with pub203's response to your data privacy concern, you may lodge a formal complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. The NPC is the independent regulatory body responsible for enforcing RA 10173 and can be contacted through official Philippine government channels.
pub203 takes data privacy seriously — not just because RA 10173 requires it, but because Filipino players deserve a platform that handles their personal information with the same care and transparency they expect from any service that holds their money and their trust. Your data is not a product. It is a responsibility.
pub203 is built on trust — PAGCOR regulation, Philippine data privacy law, and a genuine commitment to treating Filipino players with honesty and respect. Your privacy is not an afterthought here.
For players 21 and above only. PAGCOR-regulated. Data protected under RA 10173.