Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the bk8php platform, accessible at bk8php.app. References to "bk8php," "we," "us," or "our" refer to the bk8php platform operator. References to "you," "player," or "user" refer to any individual who accesses, registers on, or uses the bk8php platform. This policy is written in compliance with applicable Philippine data privacy laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations.

bk8php is the Philippines' trusted online casino and sports betting platform, serving Filipino players across Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, Makati, and beyond. As a platform that handles real-money transactions and personal account data, we take data privacy seriously — not just because the law requires it, but because our players deserve to know exactly how their information is handled.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information bk8php collects from players and visitors, the purposes for which that information is used, the circumstances under which it may be shared with third parties, and the measures we take to keep it secure. It also outlines your rights as a data subject under Philippine law and explains how you can exercise those rights.

By registering a bk8php account or continuing to use the platform after this policy has been published or updated, 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.

bk8php collects personal data that is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain the security and integrity of the platform. The categories of personal data we collect include the following:

• Full legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID
• Date of birth (used to verify the 21+ age requirement)
• Residential address, including barangay, city, and province
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Nationality and country of residence

• Copies of government-issued photo identification (e.g., Philippine passport, driver's license, SSS/UMID card, PhilSys national ID)
• Proof of address documents (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)
• Selfie or liveness verification images submitted during KYC
• Proof of payment method ownership where required

• GCash or PayMaya account numbers linked to your bk8php account
• Bank account details for BPI, BDO, or Metrobank withdrawals
• Transaction history including deposits, withdrawals, and wager amounts in Philippine Peso (PHP)
• Source of funds information where required for AML compliance

• Game history, bet records, and session logs
• Responsible gaming settings and self-exclusion requests
• Bonus and promotion usage history
• Customer support interaction records

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

bk8php collects personal data through the following channels:

Collection Method	Examples
Direct submission	Registration form, KYC document upload, support chat, deposit/withdrawal requests
Automated collection	Cookies, session tracking, device fingerprinting, IP logging during platform use
Third-party sources	Identity verification providers, payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), fraud detection services
Publicly available sources	Regulatory watchlists, sanctions databases, politically exposed persons (PEP) lists used for AML screening

bk8php processes your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account creation and management: To register your bk8php account, verify your identity, and maintain your player profile.
• Age verification: To confirm that you meet the 21+ minimum age requirement for online gambling in the Philippines.
• Service delivery: To provide access to casino games, sports betting, sabong, bingo, and slot products on the bk8php platform.
• Payment processing: To process deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, and Philippine bank transfers in Philippine Peso.
• Legal and regulatory compliance: To comply with anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, and applicable Philippine gaming regulations.
• Fraud prevention and security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized account access, and platform abuse.
• Responsible gaming: To monitor gaming behavior, enforce deposit limits and self-exclusion requests, and identify players who may need support.
• Customer support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve disputes, and improve our support services.
• Platform improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the bk8php platform experience for Filipino players.
• Marketing communications: To send you promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates — only where you have provided consent or where permitted by law.

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, bk8php processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfill our obligations under the bk8php Terms & Conditions, including account management, payment processing, and service delivery.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws, including AML regulations, KYC requirements, and gaming regulatory obligations.
• Legitimate interests: Processing for fraud prevention, platform security, and responsible gaming monitoring, where these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
• Consent: Processing for marketing communications and non-essential cookies, where you have provided explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting support or adjusting your account settings.

bk8php does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients only where necessary and in accordance with this Privacy Policy:

We engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating the bk8php platform. These include identity verification providers, payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), cloud hosting providers, fraud detection services, and customer support platform providers. All service providers are contractually required to process your data only on our instructions and to maintain appropriate security standards.

bk8php may disclose personal data to relevant Philippine government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement authorities where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive. This includes disclosures required under AML reporting obligations.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of the bk8php business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such transfer and the privacy practices of the acquiring entity.

bk8php retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable law and regulatory obligations. The following general retention periods apply:

Data Category	Retention Period
Account registration data	Duration of account + 5 years after closure
KYC verification documents	Duration of account + 5 years after closure
Transaction and financial records	Minimum 5 years (AML regulatory requirement)
Gaming and session logs	3 years from date of activity
Customer support records	3 years from date of interaction
Marketing consent records	Until consent is withdrawn + 1 year

After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data disposal procedures. Where data is anonymized, it may be retained indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes.

bk8php implements a range of technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Industry-standard TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the bk8php platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Access controls limiting internal access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) available for all player accounts.
• Regular security audits and penetration testing of the bk8php platform infrastructure.
• Staff training on data privacy obligations and secure data handling practices.
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing data breaches.

While bk8php takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your bk8php login credentials and for notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

bk8php uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. The following types of cookies are used:

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function correctly. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect against fraud. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences such as language settings and responsible gaming limits. These improve your experience but are not strictly necessary.
• Analytics cookies: Collect anonymized data about how players use the bk8php platform, helping us identify areas for improvement. Used only with your consent.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content within the bk8php platform. Used only with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the bk8php platform. For more information on managing cookies in your browser, refer to your browser's help documentation.

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by bk8php:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to know what personal data bk8php 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 bk8php holds about you at any time.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by bk8php.
• 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 our legal retention obligations.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• 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 before withdrawal.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the bk8php Data Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to all verified requests within 15 business days in accordance with applicable law.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has provided personal data to bk8php without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

bk8php reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or platform features. When material changes are made, we will notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification. The updated policy will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the document.

Your continued use of the bk8php platform following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how bk8php protects your personal data.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by bk8php, please contact our Data Privacy Officer. We are committed to addressing all data privacy inquiries promptly and transparently.