Effective: January 2025

talpak Privacy Policy – How Your Personal Data Is Protected

At talpak, protecting the personal information of our Filipino members is a responsibility we take seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have under applicable Philippine law. Please read this page carefully alongside our Terms and Conditions before registering an account.

What We Collect and Why

Account and Identity Information

When you register with talpak, we collect the personal details needed to create and verify your account, including your full name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, and residential address in the Philippines. Identity verification documents such as a government-issued ID may be requested to comply with Philippine anti-money laundering regulations and to confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement for participation on the platform. We also collect your chosen username and any security credentials you set during registration, which are stored using industry-standard encryption and never transmitted in plain text. Transaction records associated with your account, including deposit amounts, withdrawal requests, and payment method details, are retained as required by applicable Philippine financial regulations. All account data is linked exclusively to your registered profile and is not merged with data from unrelated third-party services without your explicit consent.

Platform Usage and Activity Data

As you use the talpak platform, we automatically collect technical and behavioural data to ensure the service operates correctly and securely for all Filipino members. This includes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, session duration, and the pages or game categories you interact with during each visit. Activity logs are used to detect unusual patterns that may indicate unauthorised access, fraud, or a potential responsible gaming concern, allowing our team to act promptly in your interest. We do not use activity data to build advertising profiles for sale to third parties, and all behavioural records are processed solely for platform operation, security monitoring, and service improvement purposes. Aggregated and anonymised activity statistics may be used internally to understand how members across the Philippines engage with the platform, but these never identify individual users.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

talpak uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session, remember your language and display preferences, and protect the platform against certain types of automated attacks. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period to improve your experience on return visits. We do not place third-party advertising cookies on the platform, and we do not participate in cross-site tracking networks that would follow your activity outside of the talpak environment. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling certain essential cookies may affect your ability to log in or use core platform features. By continuing to use the platform after being informed of our cookie practices, you accept the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

How We Use, Share, and Protect Your Data

Lawful Purposes for Processing

Your personal data is processed by talpak only for clearly defined and lawful purposes, including fulfilling the contract between you and talpak when you register and use the platform, complying with legal and regulatory obligations applicable in the Philippines, and pursuing our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and well-functioning entertainment service. We may use your contact details to send you account-related communications such as deposit confirmations, withdrawal updates, security alerts, and responsible gaming notifications, which are considered essential service messages and cannot be opted out of while your account is active. Promotional communications, including information about offers listed in the Latest Promotions section or updates to the Rewards programme, are only sent where you have indicated a preference to receive them, and you may update your communication preferences at any time from your account settings. Data processed for regulatory compliance, such as identity verification records and transaction histories, is retained for the minimum period required under applicable Philippine law and then securely deleted or anonymised. We do not make automated decisions that produce significant legal effects about individual members without human oversight, and any profiling activity is limited to responsible gaming monitoring conducted for your protection.

When and With Whom Data Is Shared

talpak does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial gain. Data is shared only with carefully selected service providers who assist in operating the platform, such as payment processors that handle PHP transactions, identity verification partners that support our compliance obligations, and cloud infrastructure providers that host platform data within appropriate security frameworks. Each third-party service provider is bound by contractual obligations that restrict them from using your data for any purpose beyond the specific service they provide to talpak, and all providers are assessed for their data protection standards before engagement. In certain circumstances, we are legally required to disclose personal data to regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts in the Philippines when presented with a valid legal order or where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm. If talpak undergoes a change of ownership or structural reorganisation, personal data held at the time of that change may be transferred to the successor entity, provided that the same or equivalent protections are maintained and affected members are notified in advance.

Security Measures We Have in Place

talpak employs technical and organisational security measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. All data in transit between your device and our servers is protected using transport layer encryption, and sensitive stored data such as payment information and identity records is encrypted at rest using current industry standards. Access to personal data within the talpak organisation is restricted on a need-to-know basis, with staff who handle member data trained on data handling responsibilities and bound by confidentiality obligations. We conduct periodic security reviews of our systems and processes to identify and address potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, talpak will notify affected members and the relevant Philippine authority in accordance with the timeframes and requirements set out under applicable data protection law.

Your Rights Over Your Personal Data

As a member based in the Philippines, you have a number of rights in relation to the personal data talpak holds about you, including the right to access a copy of your data, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to request deletion of data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to any legal retention obligations. You may also object to certain types of processing, request that we restrict the use of your data while a query is resolved, or ask us to provide your data in a portable format where technically feasible. To exercise any of these rights, you can contact talpak support directly from your registered account; we will respond to all valid requests within the timeframe required under applicable Philippine data privacy regulations. If you are unsatisfied with how talpak has handled a data-related request, you have the right to escalate the matter to the relevant data protection authority in the Philippines. For questions about your account more broadly, including login access or responsible gaming tools, please visit the FAQ page or review the Responsible Gaming section.

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions about how talpak handles your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to our support team at the contact address below. You can also visit the FAQ page for quick answers on account management, or review our Terms and Conditions to understand the full agreement governing your use of the platform. Once you are comfortable with our policies, joining is straightforward.

Contact: support at talpak.net