Privacy Policy

01 Who We Are

shwe88 ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") operates the online casino platform accessible at shwe88.one and its associated subdomains (the "Platform"). shwe88 is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through the Platform.

shwe88 operates within the regulatory framework of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and is subject to the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Our data protection practices are designed to meet or exceed the standards set by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

For all privacy-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

02 Data We Collect

shwe88 collects the following categories of personal data from Players and Platform visitors:

shwe88 does not collect sensitive personal information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data, except where required by law (for example, responsible gaming assessments).

03 How We Collect Data

shwe88 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: Technical and usage data collected automatically when you access the Platform, including through cookies, web beacons, and server logs;
• Third-party sources: Identity verification data from KYC service providers; fraud and risk data from anti-fraud partners; payment data from GCash, PayMaya, and banking partners;
• Regulatory sources: Information received from PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), or other Philippine regulatory bodies in connection with compliance obligations.

04 Why We Use Your Data

shwe88 uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account management: Creating, maintaining, and securing your shwe88 account;
• Identity verification: Verifying your identity and age (21+) in compliance with PAGCOR requirements and Philippine law;
• Payment processing: Processing deposits and withdrawals via GCash, PayMaya, and Philippine bank transfers;
• Regulatory compliance: Meeting our obligations under PAGCOR regulations, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the Data Privacy Act;
• Fraud prevention and security: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity, money laundering, and unauthorized account access;
• Customer support: Responding to your inquiries, resolving disputes, and improving support quality;
• Responsible gaming: Monitoring play patterns to identify problem gambling indicators and administering responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits and self-exclusion;
• Platform improvement: Analysing usage data to improve the Platform's features, performance, and user experience;
• Marketing communications: Sending you promotional offers and updates where you have consented to receive them. You may withdraw consent at any time through your account settings.

05 Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, shwe88 processes your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfil our obligations under the Terms & Conditions you agreed to when registering your account — including account management, payment processing, and game provision;
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with PAGCOR regulations, the Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160 as amended), the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), 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 optional analytics, where you have given explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

06 Sharing Your Data

shwe88 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your data with the following categories of recipients only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose:

• KYC and identity verification providers: Third-party services that verify your identity and age in compliance with PAGCOR requirements;
• Payment processors: GCash, PayMaya/Maya, and Philippine banking partners required to process your deposits and withdrawals;
• Game software providers: Licensed third-party game suppliers who provide the casino games available on the Platform. These providers may receive technical session data necessary to operate the games;
• Fraud prevention and security partners: Services that help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, and unauthorized access;
• Regulatory and law enforcement authorities: PAGCOR, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other Philippine government bodies where disclosure is required by law or court order;
• Professional advisers: Lawyers, auditors, and accountants bound by confidentiality obligations, where necessary for legal or financial compliance;
• Business successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

All third-party service providers engaged by shwe88 are required to process your personal data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable Philippine data privacy law.

07 Data Retention

shwe88 retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine law. The following retention periods apply:

• Account and KYC data: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of account closure, in compliance with PAGCOR regulations and the Anti-Money Laundering Act;
• Transaction and financial records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of each transaction;
• Game history and wagering records: Retained for three (3) years from the date of each session;
• Customer support communications: Retained for two (2) years from the date of the last interaction;
• Marketing consent records: Retained until consent is withdrawn, plus one (1) year thereafter as evidence of consent;
• Technical and usage logs: Retained for twelve (12) months from the date of collection.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with shwe88's data disposal procedures. Where data is anonymised, it may be retained indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes.

08 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

shwe88 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the Platform. We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the Platform to function. These include session authentication cookies and security tokens. These cannot be disabled without affecting Platform functionality;
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences such as language settings and display options to provide a more personalised experience;
• Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data about how Players use the Platform, helping us identify areas for improvement. These are only set with your consent;
• Security cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, bot access, and unauthorized login attempts.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of the Platform. shwe88 does not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

09 Data Security

shwe88 implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for all data transmitted between your device and the Platform;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest, including financial information and identity documents;
• Access controls ensuring that only authorised personnel can access personal data, on a need-to-know basis;
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of the Platform;
• Multi-factor authentication options for Player accounts;
• Incident response procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing personal data breaches in accordance with NPC notification requirements.

While shwe88 takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

10 Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under the Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by shwe88:

• Right to be informed: The right to know what personal data shwe88 collects about you and how it is used — as set out in this Privacy Policy;
• Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data shwe88 holds about you;
• Right to rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to our legal 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 file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Please note that certain rights may be limited where shwe88 is required to retain or process your data to comply with PAGCOR regulations, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, or other applicable Philippine law.

11 Children's Privacy

The shwe88 Platform is strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older, in compliance with Philippine gaming regulations. shwe88 does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21.

If shwe88 discovers that personal data has been collected from a person under 21, the relevant account will be immediately suspended, all associated data will be deleted, and any funds held in the account will be handled in accordance with applicable PAGCOR guidelines.

If you believe that a person under 21 has registered an account on the Platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12 Changes to This Privacy Policy

shwe88 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, regulatory requirements, or Platform features. When material changes are made, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Platform and, where practicable, by sending a notification to your registered email address or mobile number.

The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when the current version was last updated. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any update constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how shwe88 protects your personal information.

13 Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact shwe88's Data Protection Officer:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines (NPC) through its official channels.