This Privacy Policy explains how jl798 collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects the personal information of individuals who register for and use the jl798 online gaming platform at jl798.org. jl798 is committed to handling personal data responsibly and in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 — the Data Privacy Act of 2012 — and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, together with applicable PAGCOR data governance requirements.
Before you get into the full legal text below, here are the six things that define how jl798 handles your personal information.
jl798 collects personal data that is necessary for account registration, PAGCOR-mandated KYC verification, payment processing, and responsible gaming compliance. We do not collect data beyond what these purposes require.
jl798 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes. Full stop. Your data is not a product we monetize outside of providing the Services you signed up for.
jl798 implements industry-standard technical and organizational security measures — including 256-bit SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits — to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
As a data subject under RA 10173, you have rights over your personal information — access, correction, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing. jl798 provides a clear pathway to exercise all of these rights.
This policy is written in compliance with Republic Act 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), its IRR, NPC issuances, and PAGCOR data governance requirements applicable to licensed online gaming operators in the Philippines.
jl798 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by PAGCOR anti-money laundering regulations and Philippine law. Data is deleted or anonymized once retention periods expire.
jl798 is the operator of the online gaming platform accessible at jl798.org. For the purposes of Republic Act No. 10173 (the Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, jl798 acts as the Personal Information Controller in respect of the personal data it collects and processes from Players and visitors to the Platform.
jl798 operates under a license issued by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and is registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines in accordance with its obligations as a personal information controller processing sensitive personal information. This Privacy Policy governs all personal data processing activities conducted by jl798 in connection with the Platform and its Services.
Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations are the primary legal framework governing jl798's data processing activities in the Philippines. All data subject rights referenced in this Policy are grounded in RA 10173 and enforceable through the National Privacy Commission.
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by jl798 in connection with:
This Policy applies regardless of whether you access the Platform from a mobile device, desktop browser, or any other device. It applies to Players based anywhere in the Philippines — whether you're in Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao, Quezon City, or the provincial areas — and to any individual whose personal information is processed by jl798 in the course of providing its Services.
jl798 collects personal data in categories proportionate to the purpose for which each category is required. The following table summarizes the categories of personal data jl798 processes:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full legal name, date of birth, nationality, government ID number and type (PhilSys, driver's license, passport, UMID) | PAGCOR-mandated KYC verification; age confirmation (21+); AML compliance |
| Contact Data | Philippine mobile number, email address, residential address (province / city / barangay) | Account registration; communications; OTP delivery; withdrawal processing |
| Financial Data | GCash account reference, PayMaya reference, bank account number (BDO / BPI / Metrobank), deposit and withdrawal history | Payment processing; withdrawal disbursement; AML monitoring |
| Account Data | Username, encrypted password hash, account creation date, account status, session history | Account management; security monitoring; fraud prevention |
| Gaming Data | Game session records, bet amounts, win/loss history, bonus usage, game preferences | Game provision; bonus administration; responsible gaming monitoring; dispute resolution |
| Technical Data | IP address, device identifier, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, connection type | Platform security; fraud detection; geo-restriction compliance; technical support |
| Communications Data | Support chat transcripts, email correspondence, complaint records | Customer support; dispute resolution; regulatory record-keeping |
| Responsible Gaming Data | Self-exclusion status, deposit limits set, cooling-off periods, problem gambling indicators | PAGCOR responsible gaming compliance; Player protection |
Government-issued ID details and financial account information are classified as sensitive personal information under RA 10173. jl798 collects this data solely for PAGCOR-mandated KYC and AML compliance purposes. It is stored with enhanced security controls and access is restricted to authorized compliance personnel only.
jl798 collects personal data through the following means:
jl798 processes personal data for the following specific purposes:
jl798 processes personal data only where a lawful basis exists under RA 10173. The legal bases applicable to jl798's processing activities are:
jl798 primarily processes personal data within the Republic of the Philippines. Where the use of third-party service providers — such as cloud infrastructure or KYC platforms — requires personal data to be processed or stored outside the Philippines, jl798 ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with RA 10173 and NPC guidelines.
Such safeguards include contractual clauses in agreements with service providers that impose data protection obligations equivalent to those applicable under Philippine law, and where required, NPC notification of cross-border transfers involving sensitive personal information. jl798 does not transfer personal data to countries or organizations that do not provide an adequate level of protection for personal data comparable to Philippine standards.
jl798 retains personal data for no longer than necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, subject to the following minimum retention periods required by law and regulation:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| KYC / Identity Records | 5 years after Account closure | PAGCOR licensing requirement; RA 9160 (AMLA) |
| Financial Transaction Records | 5 years after transaction date | RA 9160 (AMLA); PAGCOR audit requirements |
| Game History Records | 2 years after Account closure | PAGCOR dispute resolution requirements |
| Customer Support Records | 3 years after resolution of relevant issue | Contractual and regulatory accountability |
| Account Data (active) | Duration of Account activity + 5 years | PAGCOR licensing; RA 10173 |
| Marketing Consent Records | Until consent withdrawn + 3 years | RA 10173 accountability obligations |
| Technical / Log Data | 90 days | Security monitoring; fraud detection |
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, jl798 will securely delete, anonymize, or destroy personal data in accordance with NPC-approved disposal procedures.
jl798 implements technical and organizational security measures proportionate to the nature and sensitivity of the personal data it holds, including:
While jl798 implements industry-standard security measures, no system is completely impenetrable. jl798 cannot guarantee absolute security against all possible threats. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Account credentials and for promptly reporting any suspected unauthorized access to jl798 support.
As a data subject under Republic Act No. 10173, you have the following rights in respect of your personal information held by jl798. These rights are not absolute — they are subject to the lawful basis of processing and jl798's regulatory obligations — but jl798 will respond to all valid requests within the timeframes prescribed by the NPC.
The right to know what personal data jl798 holds about you, how it is being processed, and for what purposes — which this Privacy Policy fulfils.
The right to request a copy of the personal data jl798 holds about you, including a summary of where it was obtained, the purposes of processing, and who it has been shared with.
The right to request correction of any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data jl798 holds about you. Some corrections may require identity re-verification.
The right to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to jl798's legal and regulatory retention obligations.
The right to receive a structured, machine-readable copy of your personal data for transfer to another controller, where technically feasible and applicable.
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, including the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time through your Account settings.
To exercise any of these rights, submit a written request to jl798's Data Protection Officer via the contact details in Section 15. jl798 will respond within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a valid, verified request. jl798 may require identity verification before processing data access or erasure requests to protect against unauthorized disclosure.
If you are unsatisfied with jl798's response to a data subject rights request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.
jl798 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its Platform. Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device that allow the Platform to recognize you and maintain session state.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Maintain your login session, prevent CSRF attacks, enable secure page transitions. Without these cookies, core Platform functionality is unavailable. | Yes — cannot be disabled |
| Functional | Remember your language and display preferences, save game settings, maintain responsible gaming selections across sessions. | Optional — default on |
| Analytical | Aggregated, anonymized data on how Players navigate the Platform — used to identify errors and improve Platform design. No individual profiling. | Optional — consent required |
| Security & Fraud | Device fingerprinting signals used to detect bot activity, account takeover attempts, and multi-accounting in accordance with jl798's security obligations. | Yes — required for security |
jl798 does not use advertising or retargeting cookies. Your cookie preferences (except for strictly necessary and security cookies) can be managed through your browser settings. Note that disabling functional cookies may affect your experience on the Platform.
jl798's gaming Services are strictly limited to individuals who are 21 years of age or older, in compliance with PAGCOR regulations. jl798 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals below this age. Age is verified through KYC documentation prior to withdrawal.
If jl798 becomes aware that personal data has been collected from an individual below the age of 21 — whether through a false registration or otherwise — jl798 will immediately close the Account, void any associated balances in accordance with its Terms and Conditions, and delete the data collected, subject to any legal obligation to retain specific records for regulatory reporting purposes.
Parents or guardians who believe a minor has registered with jl798 should contact customer support immediately at [email protected] (plain text — not a link) for urgent Account review.
jl798 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its data processing practices, legal obligations, or regulatory requirements. Material changes to the Policy will be communicated to registered Players via email to their registered address and/or by a notice on the jl798 Platform no less than fourteen (14) days before the change takes effect.
The updated Privacy Policy will be published at jl798.org/privacy-policy with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the jl798 Platform after the effective date of a revised Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes. If you do not agree with a material change, you may close your Account in accordance with the Terms and Conditions.
Non-material changes — such as corrections of typographical errors, clarifications that do not affect the substance of data processing, or formatting updates — may be made without prior notice, though the effective date will be updated.
jl798 has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as required under RA 10173 and NPC regulations for personal information controllers processing sensitive personal information. You may contact jl798's DPO for any data privacy concern, to exercise a data subject right, or to submit a privacy-related complaint:
Contact Email (plain text — not a clickable link):
[email protected]
Subject Line: Please include "Data Privacy Request" or "DPO Enquiry" in your email subject line to ensure prompt routing.
Response Time: jl798 will acknowledge your request within five (5) business days and provide a substantive response within fifteen (15) business days of receipt, or communicate a revised timeline for complex requests.
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If you are not satisfied with jl798's response to a data privacy concern, you have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines (NPC). Information about the NPC complaints process is available through the NPC's official government channels.
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on January 1, 2026. Document version: v2.4.0. Prior versions are available upon written request to the DPO.
jl798 operates under PAGCOR's regulatory framework and Philippine data privacy law. Your personal information is never sold, your account is secured with 256-bit SSL, and your rights as a data subject are fully respected. When you're ready to play, you're on a platform that takes both gaming and privacy seriously.
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