Privacy Policy — Philippines

1 Introduction & Statutory Basis

The Gaming Gyan is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data collected from our website visitors in the Philippines.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and safeguard your personal information in strict compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and issuances from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

By accessing or using The Gaming Gyan, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the data practices described in this policy.

2 🇵🇭 Principles of Data Processing (NPC Framework)

Under Section 11 of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, all personal data processing conducted by The Gaming Gyan adheres to three foundational principles:

CORE DATA PRIVACY PRINCIPLES
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1. TRANSPARENCY    : Clear notice on how and why data is collected.
2. LEGITIMATE PURPOSE: Data is used solely for specified legal ends.
3. PROPORTIONALITY : Data collection is minimal and strictly necessary.
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3 Information We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary to deliver, optimize, and secure our affiliate review services.

3.1 Voluntary Personal Information

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter, filling out a contact form, or leaving a comment):

• •Contact Data: Full name, email address, phone number.
• •Inquiry Data: Information contained in messages or feedback submitted to us.

3.2 Automatically Collected Non-Personal & Technical Data

When you navigate our website, our servers automatically record technical parameters through standard web logging and analytics tools:

• •Device & Browser Details: IP address (anonymized), operating system, browser type, and preferred language.
• •Usage & Behavioral Data: Pages viewed, duration of visit, referral URLs, and click paths taken on affiliate outbound links.
• •Geolocation Data: General geographic region (e.g., Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao) inferred from your anonymized IP address.

3.3 Sensitive Personal Information Notice

The Gaming Gyan DOES NOT collect or process sensitive personal information (such as government IDs, SSS/GSIS numbers, health records, biometrics, or racial/religious affiliations). Please do not submit sensitive personal information in public comments or contact forms.

4 Purpose & Legal Basis of Data Processing

We process your data based on your explicit consent or our legitimate operational interest in maintaining a functional, secure website.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Gaming Gyan uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience, analyze traffic patterns, and track affiliate referrals.

Types of Cookies Used:

• •Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site security, page navigation, and accessibility.
• •Analytical / Performance Cookies: Help us measure traffic sources (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve article layouts and user experience.
• •Affiliate Referral Cookies: Placed when you click an outbound link to a third-party casino or sportsbook operator. These cookies allow third-party platforms to attribute referrals to The Gaming Gyan without passing your personal identity back to us.

Managing Cookies: You can disable or customize cookie settings directly within your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6 Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal data to third parties. We only disclose personal information under the following limited circumstances:

• •Third-Party Service Providers: trusted technical service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery platforms, security firewalls) bound by strict non-disclosure agreements and DPA compliance requirements.
• •Legal & Regulatory Mandatory Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or official directive from the National Privacy Commission (NPC), PAGCOR, or law enforcement authorities in the Philippines.
• •Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale involving The Gaming Gyan, user data may be transferred to the successor entity under equal privacy protections.

7 Data Security & Retention Safeguards

In accordance with Section 20 of the Data Privacy Act, we maintain appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or unlawful disclosure:

8 Your Data Subject Rights (Philippines)

Under Chapter IV of Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), Philippine residents hold specific, enforceable rights regarding their personal data:

YOUR DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
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1. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED  : Know how your data is collected & processed.
2. RIGHT TO ACCESS       : Request copies of your personal data held by us.
3. RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION : Request correction of inaccurate data.
4. RIGHT TO ERASURE      : Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
5. RIGHT TO OBJECT       : Opt-out of marketing or direct data processing.
6. RIGHT TO PORTABILITY  : Obtain a copy of your data in a usable format.
7. RIGHT TO DAMAGES      : Claim compensation for inaccurate or misused data.
8. RIGHT TO FILE COMPLAINT: File a grievance before the NPC.
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To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to our Data Protection Officer at thegaminggyaan@gmail.com. We will process your request free of charge within thirty (30) days of identity verification.

9 Third-Party External Links

Our website contains hyperlinks directing you to external third-party gaming operators, casinos, and sportsbooks.

The Gaming Gyan has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Once you click an external link, you are governed exclusively by the destination site's privacy terms. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every external platform you visit.

10 Protection of Minors (21+ Policy)

Access to The Gaming Gyan is strictly restricted to individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older (the statutory legal gaming age in the Philippines).

We do not knowingly collect, request, or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 21. If we discover that an individual under 21 has submitted personal information to us, we will immediately delete such data from our servers.

11 Changes & Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify, revise, or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in legal requirements under the Data Privacy Act, National Privacy Commission issuances, or changes in our operational procedures.

All updates will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. Continued use of The Gaming Gyan after amendments take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO)

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding how your personal data is handled, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the Data Privacy Act, please contact us:

• Website: https://thegaminggyan.com/
• Data Protection Email: thegaminggyaan@gmail.com