phpshare Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

phpshare ("phpshare," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users ("Player," "User," or "you") of the phpshare platform located at https://phpshare.club (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use the Platform.

This Privacy Policy is issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. By registering an account or using the 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.

2. Information We Collect

phpshare collects the following categories of personal information:

• Identity Data: Full legal name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and government-issued identification numbers (e.g., Philippine National ID, passport, driver's license) collected during registration and identity verification.
• Contact Data: Email address, mobile number, and residential address (including city, province, and postal code within the Philippines, such as addresses in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Quezon City, or Makati).
• Financial Data: Payment method details (e.g., GCash account number, PayMaya account, BPI, BDO, or Metrobank account information), transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records. Note: phpshare does not store full payment card numbers.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, time zone, and other technical identifiers collected automatically when you access the Platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Platform, including games played, wagers placed, session duration, pages visited, and features accessed.
• Communications Data: Records of your communications with phpshare customer support, including live chat transcripts and email correspondence.
• Responsible Gaming Data: Information related to your use of responsible gaming tools, including deposit limits, self-exclusion requests, and cooling-off periods.

3. How We Collect Your Information

phpshare collects personal information through the following means:

• Directly from you when you register an account, complete identity verification, make deposits or withdrawals, contact customer support, or participate in promotions.
• Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you access and use the Platform.
• From third-party identity verification and payment processing service providers engaged by phpshare to verify your identity and process transactions.
• From PAGCOR and other regulatory authorities where required by law or as part of our regulatory compliance obligations.

4. How We Use Your Information

phpshare processes your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your phpshare account and verify your identity and age (21+ requirement).
• To process deposits, withdrawals, and other financial transactions via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other accepted payment methods.
• To provide, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features, including games, promotions, and customer support.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under Philippine law, including PAGCOR licensing requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct.
• To send you transactional communications, including account notifications, deposit and withdrawal confirmations, and security alerts.
• To send you promotional communications about phpshare offers and bonuses, where you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.
• To administer responsible gaming tools and monitor for signs of problem gambling behavior.
• To analyze Platform usage and improve our services, user experience, and game offerings.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

phpshare processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (the phpshare Terms & Conditions), including account management and transaction processing.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including PAGCOR requirements and AML obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for phpshare's legitimate interests, including fraud prevention, security, and Platform improvement, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data, such as for direct marketing communications.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

phpshare may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies engaged by phpshare to provide services on our behalf, including identity verification providers, payment processors, IT infrastructure providers, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually bound to process your data only as instructed by phpshare and in compliance with applicable data protection law.
• Regulatory Authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission (NPC), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other Philippine government authorities where disclosure is required by law or regulation.
• Law Enforcement: Philippine law enforcement agencies where disclosure is required by a valid court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or where phpshare reasonably believes disclosure is necessary to prevent fraud, illegal activity, or harm.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of phpshare's assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy.

phpshare does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

phpshare uses cookies and similar technologies (including web beacons and local storage) to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, analyze Platform usage, and deliver relevant content.

The types of cookies we use include: strictly necessary cookies (required for the Platform to function), performance cookies (to analyze how the Platform is used), and functionality cookies (to remember your preferences). You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

8. Data Retention

phpshare retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable Philippine law and regulation. In particular, financial transaction records and identity verification documents are retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, as required by Philippine AML regulations. Responsible gaming records are retained for a minimum of three (3) years. After the applicable retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

phpshare implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, encryption of sensitive data at rest, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only, regular security assessments and penetration testing, and incident response procedures.

While phpshare takes reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, phpshare will notify you and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) as required by the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

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

• Right to be Informed: The right to be informed of how your personal data is being collected and processed.
• Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data phpshare holds about you.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• 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 our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

phpshare is strictly for adults aged 21 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If phpshare becomes 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 believe a minor has registered on phpshare, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

phpshare reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Where changes are material, phpshare will notify registered players via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the publication of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by phpshare, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: [email protected] (plain text — not a clickable link)
• Live Chat: Available 24/7 within your phpshare member dashboard

phpshare is committed to resolving any data privacy concerns promptly and in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the regulations of the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.