7ikot Privacy Policy

1Who We Are

7ikot operates the online gaming platform accessible at 7ikot.com, offering casino games, live dealer tables, slots, bingo, and sports-related gaming products to eligible players in the Philippines. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, 7ikot is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through the 7ikot platform.

7ikot is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all players. This policy has been prepared in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other applicable data protection laws.

2Personal Data We Collect

7ikot collects the following categories of personal data from players and platform visitors:

Identity Data:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth (used to verify the 21+ age requirement)
• Government-issued identification number (e.g., Philippine National ID, passport, driver's licence)
• Nationality and country of residence

Contact Data:

• Email address
• Mobile phone number (Philippine mobile numbers, e.g., Globe, Smart, DITO)
• Residential address (including barangay, city, province)

Financial Data:

• GCash account number or registered mobile number
• PayMaya / Maya account details
• Bank account details (BPI, BDO, Metrobank, UnionBank, etc.) where used for withdrawals
• Transaction history, deposit amounts, and withdrawal records

Technical Data:

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Session duration and login timestamps
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies

Gaming Data:

• Game history, wager amounts, and outcomes
• Bonus usage and promotional participation records
• Responsible gaming tool settings (deposit limits, self-exclusion status)

Communications Data:

• Records of your interactions with 7ikot customer support
• Feedback, complaints, and survey responses

3How We Collect Your Data

7ikot collects personal data through the following means:

• Direct collection: Information you provide when registering a 7ikot account, completing identity verification (KYC), making deposits or withdrawals, contacting support, or participating in promotions.
• Automated collection: Technical data collected automatically when you access the 7ikot platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs.
• Third-party sources: Identity verification providers, payment processors (e.g., GCash, PayMaya, BPI), fraud prevention services, and regulatory databases where permitted by law.

4How We Use Your Personal Data

7ikot uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create, maintain, and administer your 7ikot player account.
• Identity verification: To verify your identity and confirm that you meet the 21+ age requirement and other eligibility criteria.
• Payment processing: To process deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other supported payment methods.
• Service delivery: To provide access to 7ikot games, promotions, and platform features.
• Customer support: To respond to your enquiries, complaints, and support requests.
• Legal compliance: To comply with anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, regulatory reporting requirements, and applicable Philippine gaming regulations.
• Fraud prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, and other prohibited conduct on the 7ikot platform.
• Responsible gaming: To monitor gaming activity and enforce responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
• Platform improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve the 7ikot platform, games, and user experience.
• Marketing: To send you promotional offers and updates about 7ikot, where you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.

5Legal Basis for Processing

7ikot processes your personal data on the following legal bases under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform the contract between you and 7ikot (i.e., to operate your player account and deliver gaming services).
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws, including AML regulations, gaming regulations, and tax reporting obligations.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for 7ikot's legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6Data Sharing & Third Parties

7ikot does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, UnionBank, and other payment service providers used to process your deposits and withdrawals.
• Identity verification providers: Third-party KYC and age verification services used to confirm your identity and eligibility to use the 7ikot platform.
• Fraud prevention services: Providers that assist 7ikot in detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct.
• Technology providers: Cloud hosting, data storage, and platform infrastructure providers who process data on behalf of 7ikot under strict data processing agreements.
• Regulatory authorities: Philippine gaming regulators, the National Privacy Commission, law enforcement agencies, and other government bodies where disclosure is required by law or court order.
• Professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisers bound by confidentiality obligations.

All third parties with whom 7ikot shares personal data are required to handle that data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and 7ikot's data protection standards.

7International Data Transfers

Some of 7ikot's service providers and technology partners may be located outside the Philippines. Where personal data is transferred to recipients in other countries, 7ikot takes appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and that your data receives an adequate level of protection.

These steps may include entering into data transfer agreements with the relevant recipients, incorporating standard contractual clauses approved by the National Privacy Commission, or relying on other lawful transfer mechanisms. If you have questions about international data transfers, you may contact 7ikot's Data Protection Officer using the details in Section 15.

8Data Retention

7ikot retains your personal data for as long as your 7ikot account remains active and for a period thereafter as required by applicable law or legitimate business purposes. Specific retention periods include:

• 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 gaming regulatory requirements.
• Financial transaction records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the transaction, as required by Philippine AML regulations.
• Customer support records: Retained for three (3) years from the date of the interaction, unless a longer period is required for ongoing dispute resolution.
• Marketing consent records: Retained until you withdraw consent or for three (3) years from the date of last interaction, whichever is earlier.
• Technical and log data: Retained for up to twelve (12) months for security and platform performance purposes.

When personal data is no longer required, 7ikot will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention and disposal procedures.

9Your Data Protection Rights

As a data subject under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by 7ikot:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how 7ikot collects and uses your personal data, as set out in this Privacy Policy.
• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data that 7ikot holds about you.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by 7ikot.
• 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 7ikot's legal retention obligations.
• 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 format where technically feasible.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe that 7ikot has processed your personal data in breach of applicable data protection law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact 7ikot's Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 15. 7ikot will respond to your request within the timeframes prescribed by applicable law.

10Cookies & Tracking Technologies

7ikot uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the platform, analyse usage patterns, and support security functions. The types of cookies used by 7ikot include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the operation of the 7ikot platform, including session management and security functions. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance cookies: Used to collect anonymised information about how players use the 7ikot platform, helping us identify areas for improvement.
• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options, to personalise your 7ikot experience.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand aggregate usage patterns on the 7ikot platform. Data collected through analytics cookies is anonymised where possible.

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 7ikot platform. 7ikot does not use cookies to serve third-party advertising.

11Children's Privacy

The 7ikot platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above, in accordance with Philippine gaming regulations. 7ikot does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If 7ikot becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, that account will be immediately closed, all data will be deleted, and any deposits will be returned to the original payment method where technically feasible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has registered a 7ikot account, please contact 7ikot support immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.

12Data Security

7ikot implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the 7ikot platform.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents.
• Access controls limiting personal data access to authorised 7ikot personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of the 7ikot platform.
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing personal data breaches.

While 7ikot takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your 7ikot login credentials and for notifying 7ikot immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

13Third-Party Links

The 7ikot platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to the 7ikot platform and does not cover the privacy practices of any third-party sites. 7ikot is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14Updates to This Privacy Policy

7ikot reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law, or platform features. Where changes are material, 7ikot will notify registered players via email or an in-platform notification prior to the changes taking effect. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the 7ikot platform after the effective date of any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how 7ikot protects your data.

15Contact & Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way 7ikot handles your personal data, please contact the 7ikot Data Protection Officer:

You may also reach the 7ikot support team via live chat on the platform, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English and Filipino-English. 7ikot will acknowledge your request promptly and respond within the timeframes required by the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012.

If you are not satisfied with 7ikot's response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.