8k8 APK Privacy
Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is issued by 8k8 apk ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") and applies to all personal data collected through the 8k8 apk website, mobile application, and any related services (collectively, the "Platform"). It describes our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of personal information belonging to registered players and visitors ("you" or "the Player").

8k8 apk is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of our Platform in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines ("DPA"), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the guidelines issued by the National Privacy Commission ("NPC").

By registering on or using the 8k8 apk 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. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

2. Personal Data We Collect

8k8 apk collects personal data in several ways — directly from you when you register or interact with the Platform, automatically through your use of the Platform, and from third parties where permitted by law. The categories of personal data we collect include:

2.1 Registration and Identity Data

• Full legal name
• Date of birth (to verify you are at least 21 years of age)
• Email address and mobile number
• Residential address (including city — e.g., Manila, Cebu, Davao, Makati, Quezon City)
• Government-issued identification documents (e.g., Philippine passport, SSS ID, driver's licence) submitted during KYC verification
• Username and encrypted password

2.2 Financial and Transaction Data

• GCash account details, PayMaya account details, or bank account information (BDO, BPI, Metrobank) used for deposits and withdrawals
• Transaction history, including deposit amounts, withdrawal requests, and bonus credits in Philippine Peso (₱)
• Payment method verification documents where required

2.3 Gaming Activity Data

• Game session logs, including games played, bet amounts, win/loss records, and session duration
• Bonus and promotion usage history
• Responsible gaming tool settings, including deposit limits and self-exclusion status

2.4 Technical and Device Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• App version and device identifiers
• Log data, including access times, pages visited, and error reports

2.5 Communications Data

• Records of communications between you and the 8k8 apk support team, including live chat transcripts and email correspondence
• Survey responses and feedback submitted voluntarily

Data Category	Examples	Collection Method
Identity	Name, DOB, government ID	Registration & KYC forms
Financial	GCash number, bank account	Cashier / payment flow
Gaming Activity	Bets, wins, session logs	Automated platform logging
Technical	IP address, device type	Automatic on platform access
Communications	Support chat, emails	Direct interaction with support

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

8k8 apk uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create, maintain, and administer your 8k8 apk account, including verifying your identity and age.
• Service delivery: To provide access to games, process deposits and withdrawals in PHP, and deliver the features of the Platform.
• Regulatory compliance: To fulfil our obligations under Philippine law, including anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, KYC verification, and PAGCOR regulatory obligations.
• Fraud prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct on the 8k8 apk Platform.
• Customer support: To respond to your enquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Responsible gaming: To monitor gaming behaviour, apply responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion, and identify players who may be at risk of problem gambling.
• Marketing communications: To send you promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates where you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time through your account settings.
• Platform improvement: To analyse usage patterns, conduct research, and improve the features, security, and performance of the 8k8 apk Platform.
• Legal proceedings: To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, 8k8 apk processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you — i.e., to operate your 8k8 apk account and deliver the services you have requested.
• Legal obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including AML obligations, PAGCOR licensing requirements, and tax reporting duties.
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, platform security, and improving our services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Consent: Where we rely on your consent — for example, for marketing communications or the use of non-essential cookies — you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the 8k8 apk website or use our app. They help us recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the Platform.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to function correctly, including maintaining your login session and processing transactions. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how players navigate the Platform so we can improve the user experience. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content within the 8k8 apk Platform. These are only activated where you have provided consent.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings or the cookie preference centre within the 8k8 apk Platform. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

8k8 apk 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 safeguards:

• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya, BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, to process your deposits and withdrawals in PHP.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC and AML service providers who assist in verifying your identity and screening for financial crime risk.
• Game content providers: Licensed game studios and software providers whose games are available on the 8k8 apk Platform, to the extent necessary to deliver game services.
• IT and infrastructure providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and cybersecurity service providers who support the operation of the Platform under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Regulatory and law enforcement authorities: PAGCOR, the National Privacy Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other competent Philippine authorities, where disclosure is required by law or regulation.
• Legal and professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers where necessary to protect our legal rights or comply with legal obligations.

7. Data Retention

8k8 apk retains your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention periods are as follows:

• Account and identity data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with AML and regulatory requirements.
• Transaction and financial data: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by Philippine AML regulations.
• Gaming activity logs: Retained for a minimum of three (3) years to support dispute resolution and regulatory audits.
• Communications data: Retained for two (2) years from the date of the communication, unless a longer period is required for legal proceedings.
• Marketing consent records: Retained for the duration of your consent and for one (1) year following withdrawal of consent.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with our data disposal procedures.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data held by 8k8 apk:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed, as set out in this Policy.
• Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, along with information about how it is being used.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by 8k8 apk.
• 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 our legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability: Where technically feasible, you may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe that 8k8 apk has violated your data privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 13 of this Policy. We will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days, or within such other period as may be prescribed by applicable law.

9. Data Security

8k8 apk implements a comprehensive set of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the 8k8 apk Platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Role-based access controls limiting internal access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis.
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of our systems and infrastructure.
• Multi-factor authentication requirements for administrative access to systems containing personal data.
• Staff training on data protection obligations and security best practices.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, 8k8 apk will notify the National Privacy Commission and, where required, affected players, within the timeframes prescribed by the Data Privacy Act and its Implementing Rules.

10. Children's Privacy

The 8k8 apk Platform is strictly intended for individuals who are at least 21 years of age, in accordance with Philippine regulations governing online casino-style gaming. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 years of age, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered on the 8k8 apk Platform, please contact our support team immediately.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

In the course of operating the 8k8 apk Platform, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the Philippines — for example, where our cloud infrastructure providers or game content partners are located. Where such transfers occur, 8k8 apk ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, including contractual clauses that impose data protection standards equivalent to those required under Philippine law.

By using the 8k8 apk Platform, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to other countries as described in this section, subject always to the protections described in this Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

8k8 apk reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this page.

Where changes are material, we will notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the 8k8 apk Platform following the publication of a revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

We encourage all players to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how 8k8 apk protects their personal data.

13. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by 8k8 apk, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

You may reach our DPO by email at: [email protected]

For general support enquiries, you may also contact our customer service team at: [email protected]

Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via live chat within the 8k8 apk Platform. We aim to acknowledge all written privacy-related enquiries within 48 hours and to provide a substantive response within thirty (30) days.