Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

okebit ("okebit," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all players and visitors who use the okebit online gaming platform at okebit.net (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy describes how okebit collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information in connection with your use of the Platform.

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the Platform, including data provided during account registration, during gameplay, through customer support interactions, and through your use of payment services. By registering an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

okebit processes personal data 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. Where applicable, okebit also observes internationally recognized data protection principles.

2. Personal Data We Collect

okebit collects the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, and government-issued identification numbers (e.g., Philippine passport number, SSS number, driver's license number).
• Contact Data: Email address, mobile phone number, and residential address (including city, province, and postal code).
• Account Data: Username, encrypted password, account preferences, and communication settings.
• Financial Data: Payment method details (e.g., GCash account reference, Maya account reference, bank account details for BDO, BPI, or Metrobank), transaction history, deposit and withdrawal records.
• Gaming Data: Betting history, game session data, wagering activity, bonus usage, and win/loss records.
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser type and version, operating system, time zone, and other technical identifiers collected automatically when you access the Platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you navigate and interact with the Platform, including pages visited, features used, and session duration.
• Communications Data: Records of your interactions with okebit's customer support team, including live chat transcripts and email correspondence.
• Verification Data: Documents submitted for Know Your Customer (KYC) purposes, including copies of government-issued IDs and proof of address.

3. How We Collect Your Data

okebit collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct interactions: Data you provide when registering an account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting customer support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated technologies: Data collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, server logs, and similar tracking technologies when you access or use the Platform.
• Third-party sources: Data received from payment processors (such as GCash, Maya, BDO, BPI, and Metrobank), identity verification service providers, fraud prevention agencies, and analytics providers, where permitted by applicable law.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

okebit uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your okebit account and provide you with access to the Platform's features and services.
• To process deposits, withdrawals, and other financial transactions associated with your account.
• To verify your identity and age in compliance with applicable Philippine regulations and our KYC obligations.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other unlawful conduct.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including reporting requirements imposed by PAGCOR and other relevant Philippine authorities.
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries and complaints.
• To send you transactional communications, such as account confirmations, deposit receipts, and withdrawal notifications.
• To send you promotional and marketing communications about okebit's offers and services, where you have provided your consent to receive such communications.
• To analyze Platform usage and improve the quality, performance, and features of the okebit Platform.
• To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other applicable policies.
• To support responsible gaming initiatives, including monitoring for signs of problem gambling and administering self-exclusion requests.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

okebit processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfill our obligations under the account agreement with you, including account management, payment processing, and service delivery.
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, PAGCOR licensing conditions, and tax reporting obligations.
• Legitimate interests: Processing carried out for okebit's legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
• Consent: Processing based on your freely given, specific, and informed consent, such as the sending of marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

okebit does not sell 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:

• Payment processors: GCash, Maya, BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other payment service providers, for the purpose of processing your financial transactions.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC and age verification service providers engaged to assist with regulatory compliance.
• Fraud prevention and security providers: Service providers that assist okebit in detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and ensuring platform security.
• Analytics providers: Service providers that help okebit analyze Platform usage and improve the user experience, subject to appropriate data processing agreements.
• Regulatory and law enforcement authorities: Philippine government agencies, including PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and law enforcement bodies, where disclosure is required by law or court order.
• Professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers engaged by okebit, subject to confidentiality obligations.

All third parties with whom okebit shares personal data are required to handle such data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and okebit's data processing requirements.

7. Data Retention

okebit retains your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

• Account data and gaming records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, in accordance with Philippine AML regulations.
• KYC verification documents are retained for the period required by applicable law, which is generally five (5) years from the date of the last transaction.
• Customer support communications are retained for a period of three (3) years.
• Technical and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools is retained for a shorter period, as specified in our cookie settings.

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

8. Data Security

okebit implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the okebit Platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial data and identity documents.
• Access controls limiting access to personal data to authorized okebit personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of the Platform's infrastructure.
• Staff training on data protection obligations and security best practices.

While okebit takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, okebit will notify you and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines in accordance with applicable law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

okebit uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform, analyze usage patterns, and support security functions. The types of cookies used by okebit include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the Platform to function correctly, including session management and security features. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings, such as language and display options.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregated, anonymized data about how players use the Platform, helping okebit improve its services.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content, where you have consented to receive marketing communications.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data held by okebit:

• Right to be informed: The right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed, as set out in this Privacy Policy.
• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data okebit holds about you.
• Right to rectification: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to okebit's legal and regulatory retention obligations.
• Right to object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, where technically feasible.
• Right to lodge a complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact okebit's Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 14 of this Policy. okebit will respond to all valid requests within thirty (30) days of receipt.

11. Children's Privacy

The okebit Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above, in accordance with Philippine law. okebit does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If okebit becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under the minimum age requirement, such data will be deleted immediately and the associated account will be closed without delay.

If you believe that a minor has registered an account or provided personal data to okebit, please contact our support team immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Third-Party Links

The okebit Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services for informational purposes. okebit is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies solely to data collected by okebit through the Platform.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

okebit 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. When material changes are made, okebit will notify registered players by email or through a prominent notice on the Platform prior to the changes taking effect.

The date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how okebit protects your personal data. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way okebit handles your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO). You may reach us through our 24/7 live chat support on the Platform, or by email at:

okebit aims to acknowledge all privacy-related inquiries within three (3) business days and to resolve requests within thirty (30) days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.