198jl Privacy Policy
How 198jl Protects Your Data
Six principles that govern how 198jl handles every piece of personal information collected from players across the Philippines — from Manila to Mindanao.
256-Bit SSL Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and the 198jl Platform is encrypted using 256-bit TLS — the same standard used by major Philippine banks. Your personal and financial data is never transmitted in plain text.
Data Minimization
198jl collects only the personal data that is necessary for the specific purposes described in this Policy. We do not collect data speculatively or retain it beyond the periods required by law and legitimate operational need.
No Data Selling
198jl does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. Data is shared with licensed partners only where strictly necessary to deliver our services or meet legal obligations.
DPA 2012 Compliance
198jl processes all personal data in full compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
Your Rights Are Upheld
Filipino players have the right to access, correct, delete, and object to the processing of their personal data. 198jl maintains a clear process for exercising these rights — described in full in Section 9 of this Policy.
Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk to affected individuals, 198jl will notify affected players and the National Privacy Commission within the timeframes mandated by the Data Privacy Act and NPC regulations.
Who We Are
This Privacy Policy is issued by the operating entity behind the 198jl platform, accessible at https://198jl.cam (hereinafter referred to as "198jl," "we," "us," or "our"). 198jl is a PAGCOR-licensed online casino and sports betting operator providing services to registered players in the Philippines.
198jl is the data controller responsible for the personal data collected and processed in connection with your use of the 198jl Platform. In this capacity, 198jl determines the purposes and means of processing your personal information as described in this Policy.
For any privacy-related enquiries, including requests to exercise your data subject rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy / Data Request."
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected and processed by 198jl in connection with:
- The registration and maintenance of a 198jl player account;
- The use of any feature, game, or service available on the 198jl Platform, including the live casino, slots, sports betting, bingo, and all other verticals;
- Deposit and withdrawal transactions processed through accepted payment methods, including GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and 7-Eleven;
- KYC identity verification conducted under PAGCOR regulatory requirements;
- Communications between you and 198jl via live chat, email, or any other support channel;
- Participation in promotions, loyalty programmes, and surveys offered by 198jl;
- Visits to the 198jl website, whether or not the visitor holds a registered account.
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be accessible through links on the 198jl Platform. 198jl is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party operators, game providers, or payment processors beyond what is stated in Section 6 (Data Sharing).
Personal Data We Collect
198jl collects the following categories of personal data from players and platform users:
| Data Category | Examples | When Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full name, date of birth, nationality, government ID number, ID document images | Registration & KYC verification |
| Contact Data | Email address, mobile number, residential address | Registration |
| Financial Data | GCash number, bank account details, transaction history, deposit and withdrawal amounts | Deposits & withdrawals |
| Gaming Activity Data | Game sessions, bet history, wins and losses, bonus participation, wagering records | Ongoing Platform use |
| Technical Data | IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, session timestamps | Each Platform visit |
| Communications Data | Live chat transcripts, email correspondence, support ticket contents | When you contact support |
| Preference Data | Game preferences, notification settings, marketing consent records, responsible gaming settings | Account settings & usage |
| Compliance Data | AML screening results, politically exposed persons (PEP) status, sanctions list screening | Account opening & ongoing monitoring |
Sensitive Personal Information: Government-issued ID numbers and document images collected during KYC constitute sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. 198jl applies enhanced security measures and strict access controls to all sensitive personal information.
How We Collect Personal Data
4.1 Directly From You
The majority of personal data 198jl holds about you is provided directly by you at the time of account registration, during KYC verification, when making deposits or requesting withdrawals, and when you contact the 198jl support team. You are not obligated to provide personal data, but certain data is required to create and maintain a 198jl account and to comply with PAGCOR's regulatory requirements.
4.2 Automatically During Platform Use
When you access the 198jl Platform, certain technical data is collected automatically through server logs, cookies, and similar tracking technologies. This includes your IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, and session activity data. This data is used for security monitoring, fraud prevention, and Platform performance optimization.
4.3 From Third-Party Sources
198jl may receive personal data about you from third-party sources in the following circumstances:
- Payment Processors: GCash, PayMaya, and banking partners may provide transaction confirmation data necessary to verify deposits and process withdrawals.
- Identity Verification Services: Third-party KYC verification providers may provide identity confirmation results, document authenticity assessments, and fraud screening outcomes.
- AML and Compliance Screening: Compliance data providers supply sanctions list and PEP screening results as required under Philippine AML legislation.
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated and anonymized behavioral data may be received from analytics services used to improve the Platform experience.
Purposes of Processing & Legal Basis
198jl processes your personal data for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
5.1 Account Registration and Management
Purpose: To create and administer your 198jl account, verify your identity, and provide you access to the Platform and its features. Legal Basis: Performance of a contract; compliance with regulatory obligations (PAGCOR licensing requirements).
5.2 KYC Identity Verification
Purpose: To verify that you meet the minimum age requirement (21+), confirm your identity, and comply with PAGCOR's player registration requirements. Legal Basis: Legal obligation under PAGCOR regulations and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
5.3 Payment Processing
Purpose: To process your deposits via GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, or 7-Eleven, and to execute your withdrawal requests to your verified payment method. Legal Basis: Performance of a contract.
5.4 Fraud Prevention and Security
Purpose: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized account access, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct. Legal Basis: Legitimate interest; legal obligation under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (as amended) and PAGCOR compliance requirements.
5.5 Responsible Gaming
Purpose: To monitor gaming behavior for indicators of problem gambling, enforce self-exclusion elections, manage deposit and loss limits, and comply with PAGCOR's responsible gaming requirements. Legal Basis: Legal obligation; legitimate interest in player welfare.
5.6 Customer Support
Purpose: To respond to your queries, resolve disputes, and maintain records of support interactions. Legal Basis: Performance of a contract; legitimate interest in maintaining quality customer service records.
5.7 Marketing Communications
Purpose: To send you promotional offers, bonus notifications, and platform updates relevant to your 198jl account. Legal Basis: Consent. You may withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time via your Account notification settings or by contacting [email protected]. Withdrawal of marketing consent does not affect your ability to use the Platform.
5.8 Legal Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Purpose: To comply with applicable Philippine laws, including PAGCOR licensing conditions, tax reporting obligations, the Data Privacy Act, and the Anti-Money Laundering Act. This includes reporting suspicious transactions to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) where required. Legal Basis: Legal obligation.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
198jl does not sell your personal data. We share personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:
6.1 Licensed Game and Technology Providers
Game providers (such as Pragmatic Play, PGSoft, and Jili Games) and platform technology suppliers receive limited technical data — including session identifiers and wagering records — necessary to operate their games and services within the 198jl Platform. These providers are contractually bound to process data only as directed by 198jl and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
6.2 Payment Service Providers
GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, and other payment partners receive the transaction and identity data necessary to process your deposit and withdrawal requests. These are licensed financial institutions regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and are subject to their own data protection obligations.
6.3 Identity Verification and Compliance Providers
Third-party KYC, AML screening, and fraud prevention service providers process identity documents and personal data solely for the purpose of verifying your identity and assessing compliance risk. They are contractually prohibited from using this data for any other purpose.
6.4 Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities
198jl will disclose personal data to PAGCOR, the AMLC, the National Privacy Commission, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, or any other competent Philippine government authority when required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory directive. 198jl will disclose the minimum data necessary to satisfy the applicable legal requirement.
6.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or a portion of 198jl's business, personal data held about registered players may form part of the transferred assets. Affected players will be notified via their registered email address prior to any such transfer occurring, and the acquiring entity will be required to honor the commitments in this Privacy Policy.
No Unauthorized Sharing: 198jl will never share your personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes without your explicit prior consent. If you receive unsolicited communications purportedly from 198jl partners, please report this to [email protected] immediately.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The 198jl Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate core platform functions, improve user experience, and support fraud prevention. The following categories of cookies are used:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Platform to function. These include session authentication cookies that keep you logged in to your 198jl account during a session. These cannot be disabled without disrupting Platform functionality.
- Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as language settings, responsible gaming limits you have set, and display preferences. These improve your experience but are not essential to Platform operation.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymized or aggregated data about how players navigate and use the 198jl Platform. This data helps 198jl improve the Platform experience. Analytics data does not identify individual players.
- Security Cookies: Used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, identify suspicious login patterns, and protect against unauthorized account access.
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies other than strictly necessary ones may affect certain Platform features. A detailed Cookie Policy is available on request from [email protected].
Data Retention
198jl retains personal data for the periods necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with applicable Philippine legal and regulatory obligations, and resolve any disputes or enforce our agreements. The following general retention periods apply:
- Account and KYC Data: Retained for the duration of the account relationship and for a minimum of five (5) years following account closure, as required by PAGCOR licensing conditions and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
- Transaction Records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years following the date of each transaction, in compliance with BSP and AMLC record-keeping requirements.
- Gaming Activity Records: Retained for the duration of the account relationship and for three (3) years following account closure, unless longer retention is required for dispute resolution or regulatory purposes.
- Communications Data: Live chat transcripts and email correspondence are retained for a period of two (2) years following the last interaction, to support dispute resolution and service quality review.
- Marketing Consent Records: Retained for the period that your consent remains active plus three (3) years following withdrawal of consent, to demonstrate compliance with consent requirements.
Following the expiry of applicable retention periods, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with 198jl's data retention and destruction procedures.
Your Data Subject Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and NPC regulations, registered players and other data subjects whose personal data is processed by 198jl have the following rights:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data 198jl holds about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data held in your 198jl account at any time.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer needed for the purposes it was collected, subject to overriding legal retention obligations.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time. You may also object to other processing based on legitimate interest grounds.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to request its transfer to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe 198jl has not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.
To exercise any of the rights listed above, please submit a written request to [email protected] with the subject line "Data Subject Rights Request." Please include your full name, registered email address, and a description of the right you wish to exercise. 198jl will acknowledge all rights requests within five (5) business days and aim to respond substantively within thirty (30) calendar days.
Identity Verification: For the protection of all players, 198jl will require you to verify your identity before processing any data subject rights request. This ensures that personal data is not disclosed to or deleted at the request of an unauthorized individual.
Data Security
198jl implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include:
- 256-Bit TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between the user's browser and the 198jl Platform is encrypted using industry-standard TLS protocols.
- Encryption at Rest: Sensitive personal data stored in 198jl databases, including KYC documents and financial data, is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data within 198jl's systems is strictly role-based and limited to personnel who require it to perform their authorized duties. Access is logged and audited.
- Two-Factor Authentication: 198jl's internal systems require multi-factor authentication for all personnel with access to player data.
- Regular Security Audits: The 198jl Platform and its underlying infrastructure undergo regular security assessments and penetration testing by independent third-party security specialists.
- Data Breach Response Plan: 198jl maintains a documented data breach response procedure that includes internal escalation protocols, player notification processes, and NPC reporting obligations.
Player Responsibility: While 198jl implements robust security measures, the security of your account also depends on you maintaining a strong, unique password and enabling two-factor authentication. Never share your login credentials with anyone and report any suspected unauthorized access immediately to [email protected].
Children & Minors
The 198jl Platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and above, in accordance with PAGCOR's minimum age requirement for online gaming in the Philippines. 198jl does not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 21 years of age.
If 198jl discovers that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 — whether through a false declaration of age at registration or otherwise — the relevant Account will be immediately suspended, all personal data collected will be deleted promptly (subject only to any legal retention obligations), and any funds will be returned to the depositing payment method.
Age Restriction Notice: If you are aware of a person under 21 years of age who has accessed or is attempting to access the 198jl Platform, please report this immediately to [email protected]. 198jl takes underage access extremely seriously and will act swiftly on all confirmed reports.
International Data Transfers
198jl's primary data processing infrastructure is located within the jurisdiction covering the Philippines. In certain circumstances, personal data may be transferred to and processed by third-party service providers (such as international game studios, cloud infrastructure providers, or compliance screening services) in jurisdictions outside the Philippines.
Where such transfers occur, 198jl ensures that adequate protections are in place to safeguard your personal data, including:
- Contractual clauses in agreements with third-party processors that impose data protection obligations equivalent to those under Philippine law;
- Transfers only to jurisdictions that the National Privacy Commission has recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection, or where specific safeguards have been implemented; and
- Limiting the data transferred to the minimum necessary for the specific processing purpose.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
198jl reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, legal obligations, or regulatory requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy will be revised accordingly following each update.
Where changes are material — meaning they significantly affect the rights of existing account holders or the way in which their personal data is processed — 198jl will notify affected players via the email address registered on their 198jl account at least fourteen (14) days before the changes take effect. For non-material updates (such as clarifications of existing language or minor structural changes), the Policy will be updated without individual notification, though the updated version will always be accessible on the 198jl Platform.
Continued use of the 198jl Platform following notification of a material change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to material changes, you have the right to close your account by contacting [email protected] before the changes take effect.
Contact Us & Data Protection Officer
For all privacy-related matters, including data subject rights requests, concerns about this Policy, or to report a suspected data breach or unauthorized access, please contact the 198jl Data Protection Officer through the following channels:
- Email (DPO): [email protected] — subject line "Privacy / Data Request"
- Live Chat: Available 24/7 within your 198jl account for general privacy queries
- Responsible Gaming: For matters related to responsible gaming data processing, visit the Responsible Gaming page
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. Details on how to file a complaint with the NPC are available on the NPC's official website.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 1 January 2026. The current version supersedes all prior versions of the 198jl Privacy Policy.
For a full understanding of your rights and obligations as a 198jl player, please also review the Terms & Conditions and the Responsible Gaming Policy.
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