77bar Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how 77bar ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects the personal information of users ("you" or "Player") of the 77bar online casino platform accessible at 77bar.org (the "Platform").

77bar is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 ("DPA"), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. By registering an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein.

2. Personal Data We Collect

77bar collects personal data that is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and maintain the security and integrity of the Platform. The categories of personal data we collect include:

2.1 Registration & Identity Data

• Full legal name, date of birth, and gender;
• Government-issued identification number (e.g., Philippine National ID, passport, driver's licence);
• Email address, mobile number, and residential address;
• Username and encrypted password.

2.2 Financial Data

• GCash account number or PayMaya/Maya account details used for deposits and withdrawals;
• Bank account details (BPI, BDO, Metrobank, UnionBank, Landbank, PNB, Security Bank) where applicable;
• Debit card details (card number, expiry — stored in tokenized form only);
• Transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records.

2.3 Technical & Usage Data

• IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type;
• Session duration, pages visited, games played, and betting history;
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 on Cookies);
• Geolocation data (country/region level) for compliance purposes.

2.4 Communications Data

• Records of your communications with 77bar customer support;
• Feedback, survey responses, and promotional opt-in preferences.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

77bar processes your personal data for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under the DPA:

1. Account creation and management — to register your account, verify your identity, and manage your player profile;
2. Service delivery — to provide access to games, process deposits and withdrawals, and deliver customer support;
3. Legal and regulatory compliance — to comply with PAGCOR licensing requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations under Republic Act No. 9160, and other applicable Philippine laws;
4. Fraud prevention and security — to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, and unauthorized access;
5. Responsible gaming — to monitor gameplay patterns and enforce responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion;
6. Communications — to send you transactional notifications, account alerts, and (where you have opted in) promotional communications about 77bar offers;
7. Platform improvement — to analyze usage data and improve the performance, features, and user experience of the Platform.

4. Sharing of Personal Data

77bar does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis and subject to appropriate data protection agreements:

• Payment processors — GCash, PayMaya/Maya, and Philippine banking partners, for the purpose of processing deposits and withdrawals;
• Game providers — third-party game software providers who supply games on the Platform, to the extent necessary for game operation and fairness auditing;
• Regulatory authorities — PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other Philippine government bodies, where required by law;
• Identity verification providers — third-party KYC service providers engaged to assist with identity and age verification;
• IT and security service providers — cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and fraud detection vendors who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations.

All third parties with whom 77bar shares personal data are required to maintain appropriate technical and organizational security measures and to process data only for the specified purpose.

5. Data Retention

77bar retains your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable law. Specifically:

• Account and identity data is retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in compliance with AML record-keeping requirements;
• Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years as required by Philippine financial regulations;
• Customer support communications are retained for three (3) years;
• Technical and usage data (logs) are retained for up to twelve (12) months.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with 77bar's data disposal procedures.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 77bar:

• Right to be informed — you have the right to know what personal data 77bar collects and how it is processed;
• Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data 77bar holds about you;
• Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations;
• Right to object — you may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes;
• Right to data portability — you may request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format;
• Right to lodge a complaint — you may file 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 the 77bar Data Protection Officer using the contact details in Section 11 of this Policy. We will respond to your request within thirty (30) days, as required by the DPA.

7. Data Security

77bar implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the Platform;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and government ID numbers;
• Role-based access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis;
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing;
• Multi-factor authentication options for player accounts;
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing personal data breaches.

While 77bar takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for notifying 77bar immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

77bar uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Platform to function, including session management and security features. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences such as language settings and game display options.
• Analytics cookies — collect anonymized data about how players use the Platform, helping us improve performance and user experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. 77bar does not use cookies to serve third-party advertising.

9. Minors & Age Restriction

The 77bar Platform is strictly intended for individuals who are at least 21 years of age, as required under Philippine gambling regulations. 77bar does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor, we will immediately close the associated account and delete the data.

If you believe that a minor has registered on the Platform, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 11.

10. Changes to This Policy

77bar reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal obligations, or Platform features. Material changes will be communicated to registered players via email or a prominent notice on the Platform at least fourteen (14) days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact the 77bar Data Protection Officer:

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