smjl is committed to protecting the personal data of every Filipino player. This Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.
smjl Casino respects the privacy of every Filipino player who uses our platform. This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines ("DPA"), and its implementing rules and regulations. We are committed to ensuring that all personal information entrusted to us is collected, processed, stored, and disposed of in a manner that is consistent with Philippine law and international best practices for data protection.
This Policy applies to all personal information collected through the smjl website (smjl.lat), mobile platform, live chat, email communications, and any other service operated by smjl. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from the smjl platform, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
smjl collects personal information in two primary ways: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically through your use of the platform.
Information You Provide Directly:
Information Collected Automatically:
smjl uses the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Registration data, device data |
| Identity verification (KYC) | KYC documents, registration data |
| Processing deposits and withdrawals | Financial data, KYC documents |
| Fraud detection and AML compliance | All categories of data |
| Personalising your gaming experience | Usage data, wagering history |
| Customer support | Communications data, account data |
| Sending promotional communications (with consent) | Email, mobile number |
| Responsible gaming monitoring | Usage data, responsible gaming data |
| Legal and regulatory compliance | All categories of data |
| Platform security and maintenance | Technical and device data |
smjl processes your personal data on the following legal grounds under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012:
smjl does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients under strict contractual obligations of confidentiality and data security:
smjl will not share your personal data with any third party for their own independent marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
smjl uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the platform, maintain session state after smjl login, analyse platform performance, and deliver relevant content. The types of cookies used include:
You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain smjl features, including maintaining your logged-in session.
smjl retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with smjl's data disposal procedures.
smjl implements a comprehensive set of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
While smjl takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no system is completely immune to security risks. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your smjl login credentials and for notifying us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by smjl:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via the contact details in Section 13 of this Policy. smjl will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days.
The smjl platform is strictly intended for adults aged 21 years and older, in accordance with Philippine gaming regulations. smjl does not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 21. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 21 without parental consent (where applicable), we will take immediate steps to delete such data and close the associated account. If you believe that a minor has registered on the smjl platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
The smjl platform may include integrations with third-party services such as payment gateways, game providers, and analytics tools. These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and smjl is not responsible for their data practices. smjl conducts due diligence on all third-party service providers to ensure they maintain data protection standards consistent with the DPA and this Privacy Policy. All third-party processors engaged by smjl are subject to contractual data processing agreements.
smjl reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, smjl will notify registered players via the email address on file and/or through a prominent notice on the smjl platform. The effective date at the top of this Policy will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of smjl following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. The current version of this Policy is always available at smjl.lat/privacy-policy.
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or smjl's data processing practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
You also have the right to file a complaint directly with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated and smjl has failed to address your concern adequately.
Six ways smjl protects your personal data every day
Every smjl session — from login to withdrawal request — is protected by the same encryption standard used by Philippine banks. Your data travels securely, always.
smjl does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers — ever. Your data is used only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
smjl processes all player data in full compliance with Republic Act 10173 — the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 — and all relevant NPC implementing regulations.
You can request a copy of all personal data smjl holds about your account at any time. We respond to all verified data access requests within 30 days.
When you close your smjl account and all legal retention periods have passed, your personal data is securely and permanently deleted from our systems.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, smjl will notify affected players and the NPC within the timeframe required by the Philippine Data Privacy Act.
Thousands of Filipino players trust smjl with their personal data every day. Your information is secure, private, and never shared without your knowledge.