Philippine eSports Organization (PeSO) Overview
The Philippine eSports Organization (PeSO) is the recognized local governing body for eSports by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee. PeSO oversees all eSports disciplines through its registered members and operates under the laws of the country where its Secretariat is based.
Incorporation and Registration
PeSO was incorporated in the Philippines and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 17, 2014 with SEC Registration No. CS201425989. Its principal office is located at 979 Westpoint V. Rama Avenue, Guadalupe, Cebu City, Philippines.
Purpose and Activities
PeSO aims to promote interest and awareness in electronic sports (eSports). It organizes eSports events, competitions, tournaments, and leagues, and secures marketing sponsorships for these activities. PeSO performs all actions necessary to achieve its corporate objectives.
Data Privacy Policy
PeSO is committed to fully protect your personal data privacy in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (“DPA”). This privacy policy constitutes a legally binding agreement between the user (“YOU” or “YOUR”, “USER”) and PeSO, the owner of the website http://esports.com.ph (“website”). Users are advised to read this policy carefully to understand the nature and purpose of collecting, using, disclosing, and sharing personal and sensitive information.
This policy shall detail the manner in which PeSO processes your personal data for the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when using PeSO’s website. It also details the processes and standards for protecting personal information collected, received, possessed, stored, dealt with, or handled by PeSO.
In all instances, PeSO assures the USERS that processing your personal data will strictly follow the provisions of DPA, especially the general data privacy principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose and Proportionality.
Whereas, by using this website and PeSO’s services, the USER consent to the terms of this Policy and to PeSO’s use and management of USER’s Information for the purposes and in the manner herein provided.
Whereas, this policy is effective as of 1st day of November 2020.
Whereas, PeSO reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate the access to the websites and/or other mediums at any time, without notice to the USER, for general maintenance or for any reason whatsoever.
NOW, Therefore, by using our website and services, you consent to us collecting and processing your personal data, and you have accepted our policies and practices under this Privacy Policy.
I. APPLICABILITY
1.1 Commitment to Privacy – The Philippine eSports Organization (PeSO) is committed to protecting the fundamental human right of privacy and communication while ensuring the free flow of information to promote innovation and growth. PeSO acknowledges the essential role of information and communications technology in nation-building and is dedicated to securing and protecting personal information within government and private sector information and communication systems.
1.2 Scope and Purpose – This Data Privacy Policy outlines PeSO’s policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of any information, including business or personal information, provided by USERS while using PeSO’s website. This Policy specifically governs the collection and use of personal data and sensitive personal information provided by USERS, and the processing of such data during their use of PeSO’s website.
1.3 Governance – Your use of the PeSO website is governed by this Data Privacy Policy in conjunction with the Terms of Use applicable to USERS. Together, the Policy and the Terms of Use are referred to as the “Website Documents.”
1.4 Additional Agreements – During your association with PeSO, you may be required to execute additional agreements. These agreements, along with this Data Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, will govern your relationship with PeSO unless explicitly specified otherwise.
1.5 Conflict Resolution – In the event of a conflict between the terms outlined in the Website Documents and the terms contained in additional agreements applicable to specific USERS, the terms of the additional agreements will prevail unless specifically stated otherwise in the respective commercial agreements.
II. DEFINITIONS
2.1 “Personal Information” – shall mean any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person and is not otherwise generally available in the public. For avoidance of doubt, examples of personal information include a person’s name, address, date of birth, voice, national identity number, driving license number, and permanent account number.
2.2 “Sensitive Personal Information” – shall mean personal information, which consists of information relating to any of the following of an individual:
2.2.1 Passwords;
2.2.2 Physical, physiological and mental health condition;
2.2.3 Sexual orientation;
2.2.4 Medical records and history;
2.2.5 Biometric information (information derived from technologies that measure or analyses physical human characteristics such as voice patterns, fingerprints, facial patterns); or
2.2.6 Financial information such as bank account or credit card or debit card or other payment instrument details.
2.3 “User Information” – shall mean, collectively, your Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information or data or any other information collected from You.
2.4 “You” or “User”– shall mean the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
2.5 “Organization” – shall be referred to as either “PeSO”, “the Organization”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement. It refers to Philippine eSports Organization.
2.6 “Affiliate” – means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
2.7 “Account” – means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
2.8 “Website” – refers to the Philippine eSports Organization website, accessible through the following link http://esports.com.ph.
2.9 “Service” – refers to the Services indicated on the Website such as but not limited to: [please include the type of services that the Website will provide for the USER].
2.10 “Service Provider” – means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service, or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
2.11 “Third-party Social Media ” – refers to any website or any social network website through which a user can log in or create an account to use the Service.
2.12 “Cookies” – are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile devices, or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
2.13 “Device” – means any device that can access the website such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
2.14 “Usage Data” – refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
This policy shall detail the manner in which PeSO processes your personal data for the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when using PeSO’s website. It also details the processes and standards for protecting personal information collected, received, possessed, stored, dealt with, or handled by PeSO.
In all instances, PeSO assures the USERS that processing your personal data will strictly follow the provisions of DPA, especially the general data privacy principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose and Proportionality.
Whereas, by using this website and PeSO’s services, the USER consent to the terms of this Policy and to PeSO’s use and management of USER’s Information for the purposes and in the manner herein provided.
Whereas, this policy is effective as of 1st day of November 2020.
Whereas, PeSO reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate the access to the websites and/or other mediums at any time, without notice to the USER, for general maintenance or for any reason whatsoever.
NOW, Therefore, by using our website and services, you consent to us collecting and processing your personal data, and you have accepted our policies and practices under this Privacy Policy.
I. APPLICABILITY
1.1 Commitment to Privacy – The Philippine eSports Organization (PeSO) is committed to protecting the fundamental human right of privacy and communication while ensuring the free flow of information to promote innovation and growth. PeSO acknowledges the essential role of information and communications technology in nation-building and is dedicated to securing and protecting personal information within government and private sector information and communication systems.
1.2 Scope and Purpose – This Data Privacy Policy outlines PeSO’s policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of any information, including business or personal information, provided by USERS while using PeSO’s website. This Policy specifically governs the collection and use of personal data and sensitive personal information provided by USERS, and the processing of such data during their use of PeSO’s website.
1.3 Governance – Your use of the PeSO website is governed by this Data Privacy Policy in conjunction with the Terms of Use applicable to USERS. Together, the Policy and the Terms of Use are referred to as the “Website Documents.”
1.4 Additional Agreements – During your association with PeSO, you may be required to execute additional agreements. These agreements, along with this Data Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, will govern your relationship with PeSO unless explicitly specified otherwise.
1.5 Conflict Resolution – In the event of a conflict between the terms outlined in the Website Documents and the terms contained in additional agreements applicable to specific USERS, the terms of the additional agreements will prevail unless specifically stated otherwise in the respective commercial agreements.
III. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
3.1 Use and Collection of User Information – PeSO will use the information provided by the USER in accordance with the purposes described in this Policy. During your use of the website, PeSO may collect and process various types of information, including but not limited to:
3.1.1 Information provided by you through forms on the website, including Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information.
3.1.2 Business-related information provided by you or available to the general public as agreed upon in the Terms of Use.
3.1.3 Information you provide when communicating directly with PeSO (via emails, letters, or any digital or electronic forms).
3.1.4 Information provided through telecommunication, which PeSO may record and keep.
3.1.5 Information provided through surveys, feedback, and other similar documents.
3.1.6 Photos of the user, for which PeSO will obtain explicit permission when necessary.
3.2 Collection of Sensitive Personal Data – PeSO will not collect Sensitive Personal Data or information from you unless it is deemed necessary for the intended purpose. In such cases, you will be informed of the following:
3.2.1 The fact that your Sensitive Personal Information or data is being collected.
3.2.2 The purpose for which the Sensitive Personal Information or data is being collected.
3.2.3 The intended recipients of the Sensitive Personal Information or data.
IV. ACCESS TO USER INFORMATION
4.1 You have the right to access and review your information provided to PeSO and you may decline to submit identifiable information through the website, but this may limit access to certain features or parts of the website. If you are a registered user, you can update or correct your information at any time by logging into your . If you believe any of your information held by PeSO is inaccurate, you may contact us at [please insert email of PeSO department handling DPA matters]. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information you provide to PeSO remains accurate and updated.
4.2 Information collected by PeSO shall not be retained longer than required for the purpose for which it was collected or as mandated by applicable law.
V. COOKIES
5.1 Cookies are small files that reside on your computer’s hard drive and generally contain an anonymous unique identifier, accessible only by the website that placed them there. PeSO’s website and services may utilize cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your general internet usage.
5.2 You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to do so. However, this may limit your access to certain parts of our website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting to refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you log on to the website. The use of cookies by our partners, affiliates, advertisers, or service providers is not covered by this Policy. Cookies enable PeSO to:
5.2.2 Estimate our user size and usage pattern;
5.2.3 Store information about your preferences to customize our website according to your interests;
5.2.4 Speed up your searches;
5.2.5 Recognize you when you return to our website;
5.2.3 Recall personal information previously provided by you; and
5.2.4 Improve our website and deliver a better, personalized service.
VI. USAGE AND PURPOSE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION
6.1 You consent to PeSO using your collected personal information for the following purposes:
6.1.1 Product and Service Enhancement: To provide and improve PeSO’s products and services.
6.1.2 Transaction Facilitation: To facilitate transactions.
6.1.3 Third-Party Services: To avail of third-party products and services.
6.1.4 Communication: To communicate about relevant products, advertisements, and advisories through available means.
6.1.5 Customer Experience: To provide a better customer experience, improve, develop, identify, and release products and services.
6.1.6 Compliance: To follow safety, security, public service, or legal requirements and processes.
6.1.7 Research and Analysis: To process information for statistical, analytical, and research purposes.
6.1.8 Error Prevention: To identify and prevent errors and inefficiencies due to misuse of the platform.
6.2 Internal Information Sharing/Disclosures
6.2.1 Internal and External Sharing: You authorize PeSO to share your personal information within and across its internal departments, with affiliates, partners, and contracted third-party service providers as necessary to fulfill the specified uses.
6.2.2 Third-Party Assistance: PeSO may contract trusted third parties to assist in operating and maintaining the website and services, conducting PeSO’s business, and providing services to you. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
6.2.3 Non-Disclosure Without Consent: PeSO does not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent.
6.2.4 Lawful Disclosures: PeSO may disclose your information to describe its services to current and prospective partners and for other lawful purposes. Non-personally identifiable information, such as demographic data, may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other purposes.
6.3 You consent to PeSO using your data for the following matters:
6.3.1 Website Administration: Monitor, improve, and administer our website.
6.3.2 Audits and Research: Conduct audits, research, and analysis.
6.3.3 Usage Analysis: Analyze website usage, diagnose service or technical problems, and maintain security.
6.3.4 User Efficiency: Remember information to help you efficiently access the website.
6.3.5 Metrics Monitoring: Monitor aggregate metrics such as total number of viewers, visitors, traffic, and demographic patterns.
6.3.6 Identity Confirmation: Confirm your identity to ensure you are eligible to use the website.
6.3.7 Content Presentation: Ensure that content from our website is presented effectively based on your interests.
6.3.8 User Satisfaction: Contact you to ensure user satisfaction with respect to your use of the website.
6.3.9 Information Requests: Provide you with information you request from PeSO, where you have consented to be contacted for such purposes.
6.3.10 Contractual Obligations: Carry out our obligations arising from any contracts between you and PeSO and between PeSO and third-party service providers.
6.3.11 Notifications: Notify you about changes on our website, including the following: (a) Functionality of features/services you access or have signed up for, (b) Transactions entered by you on our website to subscribe to services, (c) Issued queries or requested information from PeSO, and (d) Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
VII. YOUR USE OF INFORMATION
7.1 You may only use the site and its mediums for legitimate purposes and not for fraudulent or speculative reservations;
7.2 You are restrained from altering, duplicating, distributing, transmitting, reproducing, publishing, licensing, or selling any information, products, or services acquired from PeSO;
7.3 PeSO may provide you access to photographs, graphics, video, or other material protected by intellectual property laws. You shall not copy, modify, transmit, or create derivative works of such material or any intellectual property registered by PeSO;
7.4 You understand and acknowledge that any material obtained by you or your permitted assigns in relation to our service shall be at your own risk. You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer systems or loss of data resulting from the download of such material.
VIII. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
8.1 PeSO shall not disclose or transfer your sensitive personal information to any third party without your prior consent unless such disclosure or transfer: (a.) Is necessary for the performance of a contract or website services between PeSO and you, and you have authorized PeSO to share the sensitive personal information, or (b.) Is required under applicable laws or by a court order.
8.2 PeSO may share your personal information with third parties as follows:
8.2.1 When you request services provided by PeSO through the website or otherwise, PeSO will share your personal information with all necessary parties and their agents.
8.2.2 PeSO may share your personal information with other PeSO entities, including those in different countries, consistent with this Policy and applicable privacy laws.
8.2.3 In the event that PeSO sells or buys any business or assets, your personal information may be disclosed to the prospective seller or buyer. PeSO may also transfer or assign such information during corporate divestitures, mergers, or dissolution.
8.2.4 PeSO may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers in the course of their provision of services to PeSO.
8.2.5 PeSO may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our users or third parties.
8.2.6 PeSO may disclose your information to governmental or statutory bodies with appropriate authorization.
IX. CROSS-BORDER DISCLOSURE
9.1 Any personal data provided to PeSO may be transferred to, stored by, or disclosed to an overseas recipient. For example, PeSO may use a server hosted overseas to store data, which may include your personal data.
9.2 Your personal data may also be processed by employees or third parties operating outside of the Philippines. PeSO will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach privacy laws regarding your personal data.
X. STORAGE AND SECURITY
10.1 PeSO endeavors to securely store all information within databases controlled by PeSO, which may include storing information outside our direct control (e.g., on servers with hosting providers).
10.2 PeSO maintains reasonable safeguards to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of your personal information. While we use security measures to help protect against unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or alteration, we cannot guarantee the security of information provided over the internet and will not be responsible for breaches beyond our reasonable control.
10.3 PeSO’s databases are stored on servers secured behind a firewall, with password-protected access strictly limited. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
10.4 PeSO uses commercially reasonable safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of your information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, reproduction, use, or amendment. By using the website, you accept the inherent security implications of data transmission over the internet, and your use of the website is at your own risk.
10.5 PeSO assumes no liability for any disclosure of information due to transmission errors, unauthorized third-party access, or acts beyond our control.
10.6 You agree not to hold PeSO responsible for any security breaches. If PeSO becomes aware of any security breach, we will endeavor to take appropriate action to remedy the situation.
XI. RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
11.1 PeSO will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
11.2 PeSO will also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when it is used to strengthen security or improve the functionality of our service, or when we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.
XII. CONFIDENTIALITY
12.1 PeSO will keep your information confidential and protect it except where disclosure is required or permitted by law. Access to your information is restricted to employees, agents, advisors, and consultants who need to provide services to you or perform their duties. The restrictions set out herein shall not apply to disclosure of information if and to the extent the disclosure is:
12.1.1 Required by applicable law;
12.1.2 Required by any securities exchange, regulatory, or governmental body;
12.1.3 Made to PeSO shareholders, managers, advisors, and affiliates; or
12.1.4 Made to employees and representatives on a need-to-know basis, provided they treat the information as confidential.
XIII. INDEMNITY
13.1 You agree to indemnify and hold PeSO, its employees, directors, shareholders, and affiliates harmless from the following:
13.1.1 Any actions, claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, penalties, interest, and other charges and expenses (including legal fees and other dispute resolution costs) made by any third party due to or arising out of any violation of the terms of this policy;
13.1.2 Any acts or omissions, including non-compliance or violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations on your part; or
13.1.3 Any fraudulent activities committed by you.
XIV. COMPANY’S POLICY TOWARDS MINORS
14.1 The Website and Services are not intended for the use of children under eighteen (18) years of age. PeSO does not knowingly collect Information from children of such ages. If anyone becomes aware that a child has provided PeSO with his or her personal information, you may contact us at [please include email of PeSO].
14.2 If PeSO becomes aware that a child under eighteen (18) years of age has provided PeSO with his or her Personal Information, PeSO will endeavor to take reasonable steps to delete such information.
XV. CHANGES TO THE POLICY
15.1 PeSO may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
15.2 PeSO is not obliged to inform the USER of such updates, and it is your responsibility to stay updated on any changes. Our data storage, processing, and security measures are constantly reviewed, including internal reviews and measures against unauthorized access.
XVI. UNDERTAKING OF USER
16.1 The USER undertakes to provide true, accurate, and valid information to PeSO and acknowledge that any default or deficiency may render the provision of services by PeSO inapplicable. The USER is responsible for complying with the terms and rules, including service fees. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not avail of the services.
XVII. DATA CONTROLLER’S CONTACT INFORMATION
17.1 For questions or comments on this Policy and our privacy practices or to make a complaint about our compliance with privacy laws, contact PeSO through our Contact Us page or email us at info@esports.com.ph. We will acknowledge and investigate any complaints about our management of personal data, including breaches of your rights under applicable privacy laws.