At phswerty, your privacy matters as much as your gaming experience. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have as a Filipino player on our platform.
Your Privacy Matters: By registering or using phswerty, 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. If you do not agree, please do not use the phswerty platform.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to all users of the phswerty online gaming platform, accessible at phswerty.club, including all associated mobile interfaces, applications, and services operated under the phswerty brand.
phswerty ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the personal data of our players in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. We are registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines as required by law.
This Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of personal information. It also outlines the rights available to you as a data subject under Philippine law. We encourage you to read this Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of the phswerty platform as a whole.
phswerty collects personal data that is necessary to provide you with a safe, compliant, and enjoyable gaming experience. The categories of personal data we collect include:
phswerty collects personal data through the following means:
phswerty uses your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Account Management | Creating, maintaining, and securing your phswerty account; processing login and authentication. |
| Identity Verification (KYC) | Verifying your identity and age (21+) as required by Philippine gaming regulations. |
| Payment Processing | Processing deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, and other approved payment methods. |
| Legal Compliance | Meeting obligations under Philippine law, including anti-money laundering (AML) requirements and PAGCOR regulatory requirements. |
| Fraud Prevention | Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, bonus abuse, and unauthorized account access. |
| Responsible Gaming | Monitoring gaming activity to identify problem gambling indicators and administering self-exclusion and limit tools. |
| Customer Support | Responding to your queries, complaints, and support requests. |
| Marketing | Sending promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates where you have consented to receive them. |
| Platform Improvement | Analyzing usage patterns to improve phswerty's games, features, and user experience. |
phswerty will not use your personal data for any purpose incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.
phswerty processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations:
phswerty does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:
Third-party vendors who assist phswerty in operating the platform, including KYC verification providers, payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), fraud detection services, cloud hosting providers, and customer support tools. All service providers are contractually bound to process your data only as instructed by phswerty and in accordance with applicable data protection law.
phswerty may disclose your personal data to PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), or other Philippine government authorities where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of phswerty's business assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy. You will be notified of any such transfer.
phswerty may share your data with other third parties where you have provided explicit consent to do so.
No Data Sales: phswerty will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party marketers or data brokers. Your data is used solely to operate your phswerty account and improve your experience on the platform.
phswerty uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. The types of cookies we use include:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the phswerty platform. For more information on managing cookies in the Philippines, refer to the NPC's guidance on online privacy.
phswerty retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by Philippine law. Specific retention periods include:
After the applicable retention period, phswerty will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with our data disposal procedures.
phswerty implements industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, phswerty will notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and will notify affected players without undue delay, as required by the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Your Role in Security: While phswerty takes every reasonable precaution to protect your data, you also play a role. Use a strong, unique password for your phswerty account, enable two-factor authentication, and never share your login credentials with anyone.
As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by phswerty:
You have the right to be informed of how your personal data is being collected and processed by phswerty. This Privacy Policy serves as our primary disclosure to you.
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data phswerty holds about you, along with information about how it is being used. Requests will be fulfilled within 15 business days of receipt.
If any personal data phswerty holds about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. You may update certain account details directly through your phswerty account settings, or contact our support team for assistance.
You may request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing. Please note that phswerty may be required to retain certain data for legal and regulatory compliance purposes even after an erasure request.
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests, subject to phswerty's overriding legal obligations.
Where technically feasible, you may request that phswerty provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format so that it can be transferred to another service provider.
To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact phswerty's Data Protection Officer via live chat or by writing to [email protected] (plain text — not a clickable link). phswerty will respond to all verified data rights requests within fifteen (15) business days. We may require proof of identity before processing your request.
If you believe phswerty has not adequately addressed your data privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines at privacy.gov.ph.
phswerty strictly prohibits the use of its platform by individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 21. If phswerty becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the age of 21, we will immediately close the associated account and delete all related personal data.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has registered on phswerty, please contact our support team immediately via live chat so we can take prompt action.
The phswerty platform integrates with third-party services including payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank), KYC verification providers, and analytics tools. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and phswerty is not responsible for their data practices beyond the contractual obligations we impose on them as data processors.
phswerty does not include links to external third-party websites within the platform. Any data you provide directly to a third-party payment provider (such as GCash or PayMaya) when making a deposit or withdrawal is governed by that provider's own privacy policy.
phswerty reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When material changes are made, we will notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of phswerty after the effective date of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
phswerty has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:
phswerty is based in the Philippines and serves Filipino players nationwide — from Manila, Makati, and Quezon City to Cebu, Davao, and beyond. We are committed to upholding the privacy rights of every player on our platform.
National Privacy Commission: If you feel your data privacy rights have not been adequately addressed by phswerty, you may file a complaint with the NPC of the Philippines. Contact details are available at the NPC's official government website.
Six commitments we make to every Filipino player on our platform
Every piece of data you send to phswerty — from login credentials to GCash payment details — is protected by bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption in transit and at rest.
phswerty does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers or data brokers — ever. Your data is used solely to run your phswerty account.
phswerty operates in full compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 — the Data Privacy Act of 2012 — and is registered with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.
Access, correct, delete, or port your data at any time. phswerty's dedicated Data Protection Officer handles all data rights requests within 15 business days.
Only authorized phswerty personnel with a legitimate need can access your personal data. All staff undergo regular data privacy training and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
phswerty keeps this Privacy Policy current and notifies players of material changes at least 7 days in advance. No surprises — just clear, honest communication about your data.
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