Privacy & Data

sphsky Privacy Policy — Your Data, Handled With Care

At sphsky, we know that trusting a platform with your personal information is a big deal. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have as a member based in the Philippines. No fine print tricks — just straight talk.

Last Updated: January 2025 Philippines (DPA 2012 Compliant) en-PH
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Six Core Privacy Commitments at sphsky

Here's a quick overview of the privacy principles that guide how sphsky handles your data.

Minimal Data Collection

sphsky only collects data that is genuinely necessary to operate your account, process transactions, and meet our legal obligations. We don't gather information just to have it.

No Selling Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is yours — sphsky is not in the business of monetising your privacy.

Secure Data Storage

All personal data held by sphsky is stored using industry-standard encryption and security protocols. Access to your data is strictly limited to authorised personnel with a legitimate need.

Your Rights Are Respected

As a member, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal data. sphsky provides straightforward ways to exercise these rights without unnecessary friction.

Marketing You Can Control

We only send marketing communications to members who have opted in. If you change your mind, you can opt out at any time through your sphsky account settings or by contacting support.

DPA 2012 Compliance

sphsky operates in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). Your data is handled lawfully and transparently.

This Privacy Policy applies to all members and visitors of the sphsky platform. By registering an account or continuing to use sphsky, you acknowledge that you have read this policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

1 Introduction

sphsky takes privacy seriously. When you sign up and start using our platform, you're trusting us with information about yourself — and we want to be completely upfront about what we do with it. This Privacy Policy is written to be as clear and readable as possible, because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your data is handled, not just have a wall of legalese thrown at you.

This policy covers all personal data collected by sphsky in connection with your use of our website, account registration, betting activity, payment transactions, customer support interactions, and any promotional programmes you participate in — including our Refer a Friend programme and VIP Club.

sphsky operates in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission. If you have questions about any part of this policy, please don't hesitate to reach out — contact details are at the end of this document.

2 Data Controller

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the data controller responsible for your personal information is sphsky. As data controller, sphsky determines the purposes and means of processing the personal data we collect from members and platform visitors. Our contact details are provided in the final section of this policy.

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sphsky is committed to responsible and transparent data handling for every Filipino member.

3 Data We Collect

sphsky collects personal data that falls into the following categories. We only collect information that is necessary for a specific, defined purpose — we don't gather data speculatively or for its own sake.

Category Examples Purpose
Identity Data Full name, date of birth, government ID details Account verification, KYC compliance, age checks
Contact Data Mobile number, email address Account notifications, support communications, OTP delivery
Financial Data GCash / Maya account reference, bank account details, transaction history Processing deposits and withdrawals in Philippine Pesos (₱)
Betting Activity Bets placed, markets selected, game history, bonus usage Account operation, responsible gaming monitoring, dispute resolution
Technical Data IP address, device type, browser, session data Security, fraud prevention, platform optimisation
Usage Data Pages visited, features used, time on site Platform improvement, personalisation of experience
Communications Data Support chat logs, email exchanges Customer service quality, dispute records

4 How We Collect Your Data

sphsky collects personal data through the following means:

  • Direct collection: Information you provide when registering an account, completing KYC verification, making deposits or withdrawals, contacting support, or participating in promotions.
  • Automated collection: Technical and usage data gathered automatically when you access and interact with the sphsky platform, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Third-party sources: In certain cases, sphsky may receive information from payment providers (such as GCash or Maya) or identity verification services, strictly limited to what is needed to process your transactions or verify your identity.
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Every transaction on sphsky is handled securely — your financial data is protected at every step.

5 How We Use Your Data

sphsky uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your sphsky account and ensure it functions correctly.
  • To verify your identity and age in compliance with applicable regulations — including KYC requirements that apply to the operation of a regulated betting platform.
  • To process your deposits and withdrawals via GCash, Maya, bank transfers, or card payments in Philippine Pesos.
  • To operate our betting and gaming products and settle your bets accurately.
  • To provide customer support and resolve disputes or complaints you raise with sphsky.
  • To administer promotional programmes, including the Refer a Friend scheme and VIP Club benefits, and to calculate and distribute rewards accurately.
  • To monitor activity on the sphsky platform for security purposes, including the detection and prevention of fraud, money laundering, and other prohibited conduct.
  • To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under Philippine law.
  • To send you account-related notifications — including transaction confirmations, security alerts, and important policy updates.
  • To send marketing communications about sphsky promotions and new features, where you have given your consent to receive these.
  • To analyse platform usage and improve the sphsky experience based on how members interact with the site.
  • To support responsible gaming obligations, including monitoring for patterns of betting behaviour that may indicate a member needs support.

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, sphsky must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The bases we rely on are:

  • Contractual necessity: Processing required to deliver the services you signed up for — operating your account, processing bets, handling payments.
  • Legitimate interests: Processing carried out to protect sphsky and its members — security monitoring, fraud prevention, platform improvement — where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
  • Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable Philippine laws, including KYC requirements and anti-money laundering obligations.
  • Consent: Processing for optional purposes, such as marketing communications, where you have explicitly opted in. You can withdraw this consent at any time.

7 Sharing Your Data

sphsky does not sell your personal data. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

7.1 Payment Providers

When you make a deposit or withdrawal, sphsky shares the minimum necessary information with your chosen payment provider — GCash, Maya, BDO, BPI, UnionBank, or others — to process the transaction. These providers have their own privacy policies governing their handling of your data.

7.2 Identity Verification Services

Where KYC verification is required, sphsky may share identity documents with third-party verification services. These services are contractually bound to use your data only for the verification purpose and to maintain appropriate security standards.

7.3 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

sphsky may be required by law to disclose your personal data to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or courts in the Philippines when compelled by a valid legal process. We will notify you of such disclosures where we are legally permitted to do so.

7.4 Service Providers

sphsky uses trusted third-party service providers to support platform operations — such as cloud hosting and IT infrastructure providers. These parties process data strictly on our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

In all cases where sphsky shares your data with third parties, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that data is shared only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose. sphsky remains accountable for your data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

8 Data Retention

sphsky retains your personal data only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. The general retention periods we apply are:

  • Account data: Retained for the duration of your active account, and for a period of up to five years after account closure, in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Transaction and betting records: Retained for a minimum of five years to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and to support dispute resolution.
  • KYC and identity documents: Retained in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, which may require records to be kept for a defined period following the end of the business relationship.
  • Support communications: Retained for up to three years to maintain quality assurance and dispute records.
  • Technical and usage data: Generally retained for shorter periods and anonymised or deleted once no longer needed for operational or security purposes.

When data is no longer required and its retention period has expired, sphsky securely deletes or anonymises it so it can no longer be linked back to you.

9 Security Measures

Protecting your personal data is a priority for sphsky. We use a range of technical and organisational measures to safeguard the data we hold against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols.
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest within our systems.
  • Strict access controls limiting who within sphsky can access personal data, based on the principle of least privilege.
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring of our systems for vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Employee training on data privacy and security obligations.
  • Incident response procedures to detect, report, and address any data security breaches promptly.

While sphsky takes all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is entirely immune to risk. In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk of harm to your privacy, we will notify you and the National Privacy Commission in accordance with the Data Privacy Act requirements.

10 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

sphsky uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognise you when you return, keep you logged in during a session, and understand how you use our platform so we can improve it.

The types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the sphsky platform to function — including session management and security tokens. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
  • Analytical cookies: Used to understand how members navigate the sphsky platform, which features are most used, and where improvements can be made. Data from these cookies is aggregated and anonymised.
  • Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options, to make your sphsky experience more personalised.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using sphsky, though some features may not work as smoothly.

11 Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. sphsky is committed to making it easy for you to exercise these rights. Below is a summary of what you're entitled to:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data sphsky holds about you and to know how it is being used.

Right to Correction

If any data sphsky holds about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected or updated.

Right to Erasure

You may request that sphsky delete your personal data in certain circumstances, subject to legal retention obligations.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or where processing is based on legitimate interest.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another service.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on your consent — such as for marketing — you can withdraw that consent at any time without penalty.

To exercise any of these rights, contact sphsky at support@sphsky.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

12 Minors

The sphsky platform is strictly for adults aged 21 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 21. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and close the associated account. If you believe a minor has registered on sphsky, please contact our support team immediately.

13 Changes to This Policy

sphsky may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, applicable law, or the services we offer. When material changes are made, we will notify you through your registered email address or via a prominent notice on the sphsky platform before the changes take effect.

The date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so you remain informed about how sphsky protects your personal data. Continued use of the platform after notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14 Contact Us and Filing a Complaint

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how sphsky has handled your personal data, please contact us:

Data Privacy Enquiries — sphsky

Email: support@sphsky.com

Please include "Privacy Policy" or "Data Request" in the subject line of your email so we can route your enquiry correctly. We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 15 business days.

If you are not satisfied with sphsky's response to your privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines (NPC), the data protection authority responsible for overseeing compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

For any other questions about how sphsky works — including account management, betting rules, or payment methods — visit our FAQ page or check our Terms and Conditions.

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