🔒 taya996 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to taya996's Privacy Policy. taya996 ("taya996," "we," "us," or "our") operates the online gaming platform accessible at taya996.net, offering casino games, sports betting, fishing games, and other entertainment services to players in the Philippines. We understand that your personal information is important to you, and we take our responsibility as a data controller seriously.

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the taya996 website, mobile platform, customer support channels, and any other taya996 service. It governs how taya996 handles your personal information from the moment you visit our site through the entire lifecycle of your player account.

This Policy is drafted in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), as enforced by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. taya996 is also subject to PAGCOR's data governance requirements as part of our gaming license obligations.

2. Data Controller Information

For the purposes of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:

taya996 has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act. You may contact our DPO directly at [email protected] for any privacy-related concerns, data subject requests, or complaints.

3. Personal Data We Collect

taya996 collects the following categories of personal data from players and site visitors:

3.1 Identity & Contact Data

• Full legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID
• Date of birth (for age verification — 21+ requirement)
• Residential address in the Philippines (e.g., Quezon City, Makati, Cebu, Davao, Manila)
• Email address and mobile phone number
• Nationality and citizenship information

3.2 Identity Verification (KYC) Data

• Copies of government-issued photo ID (Philippine passport, driver's license, SSS/UMID card, PhilSys ID)
• Proof of address documents (utility bills, bank statements)
• Selfie or live photo for identity verification purposes
• Source of funds documentation where required by PAGCOR or AMLC regulations

3.3 Financial Data

• GCash account number or registered mobile number
• PayMaya account details
• Bank account details for BPI, BDO, Metrobank, or UnionBank transfers
• Transaction history including deposits, withdrawals, and wager amounts

3.4 Technical & Usage Data

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Login timestamps and session duration
• Pages visited, games played, and features used on the taya996 platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 10)

3.5 Communications Data

• Customer support chat transcripts and email correspondence
• Feedback, survey responses, and promotional opt-in preferences

4. How We Collect Your Data

taya996 collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering a taya996 account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting customer support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated collection: Technical data collected automatically when you access the taya996 platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs.
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from KYC service providers; fraud prevention data from anti-fraud partners; payment verification data from GCash, PayMaya, and banking partners.
• Regulatory sources: Information received from PAGCOR, AMLC, or other Philippine regulatory authorities in connection with our licensing and compliance obligations.

5. Purpose of Data Processing

taya996 processes your personal data for the following specific, legitimate purposes:

1. Account management: Creating, maintaining, and managing your taya996 player account.
2. Identity verification: Conducting KYC checks to verify your identity and confirm you meet the 21+ age requirement under Philippine law.
3. Payment processing: Processing deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other accepted payment methods.
4. Regulatory compliance: Fulfilling taya996's obligations under PAGCOR licensing requirements, the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), and other applicable Philippine laws.
5. Fraud prevention: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other illegal conduct on the taya996 platform.
6. Customer support: Responding to your inquiries, resolving disputes, and providing technical assistance.
7. Responsible gaming: Monitoring gameplay patterns to identify potential problem gambling behavior and providing appropriate responsible gaming interventions.
8. Platform improvement: Analyzing usage data to improve the taya996 platform, fix bugs, and develop new features.
9. Marketing communications: Sending promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates where you have opted in to receive such communications.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, taya996 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform our contract with you as a registered taya996 player, including account management, payment processing, and game provision.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with PAGCOR licensing conditions, AMLC reporting requirements, the Data Privacy Act, and other applicable Philippine laws.
• Legitimate interests: Processing for fraud prevention, platform security, and responsible gaming monitoring, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
• Consent: Processing for marketing communications and non-essential cookies, where you have provided explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

taya996 does not sell your personal data to any third party. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients only where necessary and lawful:

7.1 Service Providers

taya996 engages trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements, including: KYC and identity verification providers; payment processors (GCash, PayMaya, banking partners); cloud hosting and IT infrastructure providers; customer support platform providers; and fraud detection and cybersecurity partners.

7.2 Regulatory Authorities

taya996 is required by law to share certain data with Philippine regulatory and law enforcement authorities, including PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other competent government agencies, where required by applicable law or court order.

7.3 Game Providers

Certain technical data (such as player session identifiers) may be shared with taya996's licensed game content providers solely for the purpose of delivering game services. These providers are contractually prohibited from using this data for any other purpose.

8. Data Retention

taya996 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. The following retention periods apply:

• Active account data: Retained for the duration of your taya996 account and for a period of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with PAGCOR record-keeping requirements.
• KYC and identity verification documents: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, as required by AMLC regulations.
• Financial transaction records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years, in compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act and PAGCOR requirements.
• Customer support records: Retained for three (3) years following the resolution of the relevant support interaction.
• Marketing preferences and consent records: Retained until you withdraw consent or for three (3) years following your last interaction with taya996 marketing communications, whichever is earlier.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, taya996 will securely delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with our data disposal procedures.

9. Data Security Measures

taya996 implements comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption: All data transmitted between your device and the taya996 platform is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
• Data encryption at rest: Sensitive personal data stored on taya996 servers is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
• Access controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized taya996 personnel on a strict need-to-know basis, enforced through role-based access controls.
• Two-factor authentication: taya996 offers SMS OTP two-factor authentication for player accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
• Regular security audits: taya996 conducts regular penetration testing and security audits of its platform and data systems.
• Incident response: taya996 maintains a data breach response plan and will notify affected players and the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours of discovering a personal data breach, as required by the Data Privacy Act.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

taya996 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. The following types of cookies are used on the taya996 platform:

10.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the taya996 platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as account login, session management, and security. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing your ability to use taya996.

10.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymized information about how players use the taya996 platform — such as which pages are visited most frequently and how long players spend on each section. This data helps taya996 improve the platform experience for all Filipino players.

10.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings on the taya996 platform, such as your preferred language, display settings, and responsible gaming limits, so you do not need to re-enter them on each visit.

10.4 Marketing Cookies

With your consent, taya996 may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant promotional content and bonus offers tailored to your interests and gameplay history. You may opt out of marketing cookies at any time through your account settings.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the taya996 platform. For more information on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.

11. Your Data Subject Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by taya996:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how taya996 collects and processes your personal data, as described in this Privacy Policy.
• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data taya996 holds about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data taya996 holds about you.
• Right to erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to taya996's legal retention obligations under PAGCOR and AMLC regulations.
• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time.
• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe taya996 has violated your data privacy rights.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact taya996's Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. taya996 will respond to all data subject requests within fifteen (15) business days of receipt, in accordance with NPC guidelines. Please note that certain rights may be limited where taya996 is required to retain data for regulatory compliance purposes.

12. Minors & Age Policy

The taya996 platform is strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older, in accordance with Philippine gambling regulations and PAGCOR licensing requirements. taya996 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.

As part of our registration and KYC process, taya996 verifies the age of all players before allowing access to real-money gaming features. Any account found to belong to a person under 21 years of age will be immediately closed, and any personal data collected in connection with that account will be securely deleted, except where retention is required by applicable law.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 21 has registered on the taya996 platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

13. Cross-Border Data Transfers

In certain circumstances, taya996 may transfer your personal data to service providers or partners located outside the Philippines — for example, cloud infrastructure providers or international KYC verification services. Any such cross-border transfer of personal data will only be carried out where:

• The recipient country provides an adequate level of data protection as recognized by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines; or
• Appropriate safeguards are in place, such as contractual clauses approved by the NPC, binding corporate rules, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms; or
• The transfer is necessary for the performance of our contract with you (for example, processing an international payment transaction).

taya996 will always ensure that any cross-border transfer of your personal data is conducted in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC regulations. You may request information about the specific safeguards in place for any cross-border transfer by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

taya996 reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When material changes are made to this Policy, taya996 will notify registered players via email or through a prominent notice on the taya996 platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The date of the most recent revision will always be displayed at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how taya996 protects your personal data. Your continued use of the taya996 platform following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any changes to this Privacy Policy, you should stop using the taya996 platform and may request account closure in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. For the full Terms governing your use of taya996, please visit our Terms & Conditions page.

15. Contact & Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or taya996's data practices, please contact us through the following channels:

taya996 is committed to resolving all privacy-related concerns promptly and fairly. If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, which is the supervisory authority responsible for enforcing the Data Privacy Act of 2012.