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Last Updated: 12/29/2025
Effective Date: 12/29/2025

Welcome to Bantay Pusta ("we," "our," or "us"). Bantay Pusta is an online service and software application designed to block and restrict access to gambling-related websites and applications across platforms (Android mobile app, Chrome extension, Windows application, and Web dashboard).

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Bantay Pusta, you ("User," "You") agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must uninstall and stop using the service immediately.

1. Description of the Service

Bantay Pusta provides:

Blocker software using Accessibility Service on Android
Blocking features via Chrome browser extension
Windows desktop application to prevent opening gambling sites/apps
Web portal for user account, subscription, and device management

The service is provided strictly to help users self-restrict gambling access. It is not a financial, psychiatric, or mental health service.

2. Eligibility

To use Bantay Pusta, you must:

Be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal consent in your region
Agree to responsibility for all activity on your devices
Have lawful permission to install software on the device(s) you use

If you are under 18, please stop using the service.

3. Account Registration

To access premium features, you may be required to:

Create an account
Provide a valid email address
Set a secure password
Agree to our Privacy Policy

You are responsible for:

Keeping your login credentials secure
All activity occurring under your account

We are not responsible for unauthorized access due to credential sharing or weak passwords.

4. Subscriptions & Payment

Bantay Pusta offers Free and Premium plans.

Premium plans may include device-limit usage (e.g., single-device only for Regular plan).

Subscription fees may be billed via:

Google Play Billing (for Android)
Website (through Maya Payment Channel)
Other platform-supported methods

4.1 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions may automatically renew unless cancelled. You may cancel anytime via:

Google Play Store subscription settings
Account settings on the Bantay Pusta website (if available)

Payments are non-refundable, except where required by law. Refunds for Google Play purchases must be requested through Google Play Support.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

By using Bantay Pusta, you agree NOT to:

Attempt to disable, bypass, reverse-engineer, or hack the blocking system
Use the service for illegal, abusive, or harmful activity
Sell, sublicense, or redistribute Bantay Pusta without written consent
Upload malware, scripts, or interfere with servers

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts violating these terms.

6. Platform-Level Protection & System Controls (Android & iOS)

Platform-Level Protection

Bantay Pusta uses system-level protections on both Android and iOS devices to help prevent access to gambling-related websites and applications. These protections are enforced using built-in operating system features such as VPN-based filtering, Usage Access (Android), and Screen Time / Family Controls (iOS).

The application does not read private messages, passwords, financial data, or any personal content. All enforcement is performed locally on the device using platform-provided system controls.

Network Filtering & Restrictions

On Android devices, Bantay Pusta uses a local VPN service to filter and restrict access to gambling-related websites and domains. On iOS devices, similar restrictions are enforced through Apple’s Screen Time and Family Controls system frameworks.

These mechanisms operate entirely on-device. No browsing content is inspected, stored, or transmitted to external servers, and no personally identifiable information is collected.

Application Usage Monitoring

On Android devices, Usage Access permission is used to detect when restricted applications are opened. On iOS devices, Screen Time and Family Controls APIs are used to monitor application usage for enforcement purposes.

This monitoring is strictly limited to detecting application usage state. The app does not access in-app content, messages, inputs, or any internal application data.

System-Level Enforcement Controls

Both Android and iOS may use system-level controls to enforce user-enabled restrictions, maintain protection settings, and prevent unauthorized disabling or circumvention of safeguards.

Privacy & Data Handling Assurance

Bantay Pusta does not access or collect private communications, authentication credentials, financial account data, keystrokes, screen content, or browsing activity. No user data is transmitted to external servers for profiling or analytics. All enforcement is performed locally on the device using operating system-provided controls.

7. No Legal, Financial, or Medical Advice

Bantay Pusta is a technical tool for blocking gambling-related content. It does not guarantee permanent gambling abstinence and does not replace professional treatment or counseling.

8. Availability of Service

We strive to make Bantay Pusta available 24/7, but service may experience downtimes, bugs, or feature changes. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bantay Pusta is provided "as-is" and "as available." We are not liable for data loss, gambling losses, financial damages, missed transactions, or device malfunction.

10. User Data & Privacy

Your use of Bantay Pusta is governed by our Privacy Policy:
https://app.bantaypusta.com/legal/privacy

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, misuse the product, or if required by law. You may terminate at any time by uninstalling all apps and deleting your account.

12. Intellectual Property

All Bantay Pusta logos, branding, software, and content are the property of the Bantay Pusta development team or its licensors.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

Email: support@bantaypusta.com
Website: https://bantaypusta.com/termsofservice

Data Privacy Act of the Philippines

Last Updated: 12/29/2025
Effective Date: 12/29/2025

Welcome to Bantay Pusta ("we," "our," or "us"). Bantay Pusta is a software solution designed to help users block and prevent access to gambling-related websites and applications across supported platforms, including the Android mobile application, Chrome browser extension, Web dashboard, and Windows application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect user information when you use Bantay Pusta and its services, including subscription and registration features.

By using Bantay Pusta, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the service.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to deliver our service.

1.1 Personal Information (Provided by User)

Full name (optional, depending on registration flow)
Email address (required for account login, verification, and subscription)
Password (encrypted using secure hashing and never stored in plain text)
Subscription data (plan type, status, transaction identifiers — excluding credit card numbers)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Depending on the platform used, we may collect anonymous technical information such as:

Device model and operating system version (Android / Windows)
Browser type and version (Chrome extension)
IP address (used for analytics and security monitoring)
Diagnostic logs and crash reports to improve application performance

1.3 What We Do NOT Collect

Bantay Pusta does NOT:

Record browsing history outside gambling-related URLs
Read or store screen content (Accessibility is strictly limited to detecting gambling apps or sites)
Collect banking details, payment card information, or sensitive personal data
Sell or share user data for advertising purposes

2. Protection & Blocking Features

On Android devices, Bantay Pusta uses a combination of system-level permissions to:

Block gambling-related websites using a local VPN service
Detect when restricted applications are opened through Usage Access
Display blocking screens and alerts using overlay permissions
Help prevent unauthorized removal of protection using Device Admin

2.1 Privacy & Data Protection (Android)

Bantay Pusta uses a local VPN that operates only on your device. Your internet traffic is not monitored or transmitted externally. We do NOT collect personal content, messages, or keystrokes. All blocking decisions are performed locally on your device and are strictly used for recovery support.

2.2 iOS Protection (Screen Time & Device-Level Restrictions)

On iOS devices, Bantay Pusta uses Apple’s built-in Screen Time and device-level restriction features (Family Controls) to:

Block access to gambling-related websites in Safari
Restrict access to selected applications and content categories
Enforce protection directly through Apple’s system-level controls

2.3 Privacy & Data Protection (iOS)

Bantay Pusta does not monitor browsing activity or personal content on iOS devices. Screen Time access is used only to apply restrictions. All enforcement is handled by Apple’s built-in system controls, and you remain in control of these permissions through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create and manage user accounts
Process subscription payments
Enforce device limits based on subscription plans
Provide customer support
Improve application functionality and security
Send email notifications such as receipts, account alerts, and important updates

We do not use your information for marketing without explicit user consent.

4. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through:

Google Play Billing (Android)
Website-based payment gateways (such as Stripe, PayPal, or equivalent)
Windows application in-app purchases (if applicable)

Bantay Pusta does not store credit or debit card information. All payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers.

5. Data Storage & Retention

User account and subscription data are stored securely in encrypted databases
Passwords are hashed and cannot be accessed by system administrators
Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services or meet legal obligations

Users may request deletion of their data at any time (see Section 7).

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

User data is never sold or shared with advertisers or third-party marketers.

Data may only be disclosed when:

Required by law, court order, or legal investigation
Necessary to provide essential services such as payment processing or cloud hosting (under strict confidentiality)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request a copy of your personal data
Request deletion of your account and related information
Modify or correct inaccurate personal data
Withdraw consent for notifications

To submit a request, contact us at: support@bantaypusta.com

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

HTTPS encryption on all web requests
Encrypted databases
Secured servers and device authentication

While we take strong precautions, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials.

9. Third-Party Services

Some features rely on third-party services, including:

Google Play Services
Chrome Extensions API
Payment providers (such as Maya)
Analytics and diagnostic tools

These providers may collect anonymized usage data under their own privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective once published on our website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

Email: support@bantaypusta.com
Website: https://bantaypusta.com/privacypolicy

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