This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to all users of the 8slot online gaming platform accessible at https://8slot.one ("Platform"), including visitors who browse without registering and registered members who hold an 8slot account. By accessing or using the 8slot 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, you should discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
8slot takes data privacy seriously. The Philippines enacted the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations to protect the fundamental human right of privacy and the free flow of information for innovation and growth. 8slot's data practices are designed to comply with this legislation and with any applicable PAGCOR-mandated data handling requirements.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
8slot is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through the Platform. As data controller, 8slot determines the purposes and means by which personal data is processed. All data-related queries, requests, and complaints may be directed to our Data Protection Officer via the support contact available on the Platform.
8slot operates in compliance with PAGCOR guidelines and all applicable Philippine laws governing online gaming, anti-money laundering (RA 9160 as amended), and data privacy (RA 10173).
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the 8slot Platform, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Full legal name, date of birth, nationality, and government-issued ID number (e.g., PhilSys National ID, UMID, Driver's License, Passport);
- Contact Data: Philippine mobile number, email address, and residential address;
- Financial Data: GCash wallet number, Maya account details, bank account information (BPI, BDO, Metrobank, or other local banks), deposit and withdrawal history, and transaction records denominated in Philippine Peso (PHP);
- Gaming Data: Betting history, game session logs, wager amounts, win/loss records, and bonus usage;
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and session timestamps;
- Behavioural Data: Pages visited, features used, click patterns, and in-app navigation history on the 8slot Platform;
- Communications Data: Records of live chat sessions, support tickets, and any correspondence you initiate with 8slot's customer support team;
- KYC Documentation: Scanned or photographed copies of government-issued identification documents submitted for identity verification purposes as required by PAGCOR and anti-money laundering regulations.
3. How We Collect Your Data
- Directly from you: When you register an 8slot account, complete KYC verification, make a deposit or withdrawal via GCash or Maya, contact our support team, or respond to surveys or promotions;
- Automatically: When you visit or interact with the 8slot Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and behavioural data through cookies, web beacons, server logs, and similar tracking technologies;
- From third parties: We may receive data from payment processors (GCash, Maya, local banks), identity verification providers, fraud prevention services, and, where required by law, from PAGCOR or other Philippine regulatory authorities.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
8slot processes your personal data for the following purposes:
- Account management: Creating and maintaining your 8slot account, verifying your identity, and managing your login credentials and session security;
- Payment processing: Processing deposits and withdrawals via GCash, Maya, and other local payment channels; reconciling PHP transactions; and maintaining financial records as required by Philippine law;
- Regulatory compliance: Fulfilling obligations under the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160 as amended), and PAGCOR reporting requirements, including providing transaction data to authorities upon lawful request;
- Fraud prevention and security: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity, account takeovers, money laundering, collusion, and other prohibited conduct on the Platform;
- Customer support: Responding to your inquiries, resolving account issues, and providing technical assistance through 8slot's 24/7 live chat support;
- Responsible gaming: Monitoring gaming behaviour to identify potential problem gambling indicators and to apply responsible gaming interventions, including deposit limits and self-exclusion, in accordance with PAGCOR's responsible gaming framework;
- Platform improvement: Analysing aggregated and anonymised usage data to improve the 8slot Platform's features, performance, and user experience;
- Marketing communications: Sending promotional offers and updates to players who have opted in to receive such communications. You may withdraw consent at any time through your account settings.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, 8slot's processing of your personal data is grounded on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfil our obligations under the account agreement between you and 8slot, including payment processing and account management;
- Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with Philippine laws, including anti-money laundering regulations and PAGCOR reporting requirements;
- Legitimate interests: Processing conducted to further 8slot's legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and improving services, where such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights;
- Consent: Processing conducted on the basis of your explicit consent, including marketing communications and certain non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
6. Sharing Your Personal Data
- 8slot does not sell your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
- We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:
- Payment processors: GCash (GXI/Mynt), Maya (PayMaya Philippines), BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other local financial institutions, solely for the purpose of processing your transactions;
- Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC service providers engaged to verify government-issued Philippine identification documents;
- Game providers: Licensed third-party game software providers who supply the casino games available on the 8slot Platform and who may process minimum session-level data;
- Regulatory authorities: PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other Philippine government agencies where disclosure is required by law or court order;
- IT and security service providers: Third-party vendors providing cloud hosting, cybersecurity, fraud detection, and platform infrastructure services, who are contractually bound to protect your data.
All third-party service providers engaged by 8slot are required to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data and are prohibited from using it for purposes beyond those specified by 8slot.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- The 8slot Platform uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain your login session, and collect analytical data about Platform usage.
- Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function (e.g., session authentication, security tokens). These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
- Analytical cookies collect anonymised information about how users interact with the 8slot Platform, helping us understand which features are most used and how performance can be improved.
- Preference cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, display options) to personalise your 8slot experience.
- You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the core features of the 8slot Platform but may affect certain personalisation features.
8. Data Retention
- 8slot retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, subject to the following minimum retention periods required by Philippine law:
- Account and identity data: minimum of five (5) years following account closure, as required by anti-money laundering regulations;
- Transaction and financial records: minimum of five (5) years from the date of each transaction;
- KYC documents: minimum of five (5) years following account closure or the end of the business relationship;
- Marketing consent records: for the duration of your consent and three (3) years thereafter.
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with 8slot's data destruction procedures.
9. Security Measures
- 8slot employs industry-standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
- TLS/SSL encryption on all pages and data transmissions;
- Encrypted storage of sensitive personal and financial data;
- Multi-factor authentication for account access;
- Regular third-party security audits and penetration testing;
- Access controls restricting personal data access to authorised 8slot personnel on a need-to-know basis;
- Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and anomalous login patterns.
While 8slot implements robust security measures, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk to affected individuals, 8slot will notify affected players and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in accordance with the requirements of RA 10173 and NPC Circular No. 16-03.
10. Your Data Rights
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 8slot:
- Right to be Informed: The right to know that your personal data is being collected and processed, and the purposes for which it is used;
- Right of Access: The right to obtain a copy of the personal data 8slot holds about you;
- Right to Rectification: The right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected;
- Right to Erasure or Blocking: The right to request deletion or blocking of your personal data where the processing is no longer necessary or where consent has been withdrawn, subject to applicable legal retention requirements;
- Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format;
- Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, particularly where processing is based on legitimate interests;
- Right to Damages: The right to seek compensation for damages sustained as a result of inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, or unlawfully obtained personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact 8slot's Data Protection Officer through the live chat or support function available on the Platform. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days.
11. Children's Privacy
The 8slot Platform is strictly intended for individuals aged 21 years and above, as required by PAGCOR regulations governing casino-style gaming in the Philippines. 8slot does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 21 years of age. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, we will immediately close the associated account and delete all related personal data. If you believe a minor has registered on 8slot, please notify our support team immediately.
12. Policy Updates & Contact
- 8slot reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be notified to registered players via their registered email address or via a prominent notice on the Platform. The updated Policy will be effective from the date specified in the revised version.
- Your continued use of the 8slot Platform following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact 8slot's Data Protection Officer through the support function on the Platform. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines (NPC) if you believe your data rights have been violated.