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Terms of Service – Bantay Pusta
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. Bantay Pusta Mobile App - Accessibility Permission Notice & Setup Guide
Why we need Accessibility
Bantay Pusta uses Android’s Accessibility Service to help protect you from accessing gambling websites and apps. This permission allows the app to detect when a gambling platform is opened and immediately block it before using it.
The app does not read your personal messages, passwords, or financial information. Its only purpose is to monitor app and browser activity to enforce protection and recovery settings.
Important Information
Because Accessibility monitors app activity, some financial applications (such as banking apps and e-wallets like GCash, Maya, and similar services) may display a warning when Bantay Pusta is active, or simply when Accessibility is turned on.
This is normal behavior. Banking apps are designed to alert users whenever any accessibility service is enabled for security awareness. Bantay Pusta does not interact with your bank account or transactions.
How to Enable Accessibility
If the permission screen does not open automatically, you can enable it manually:
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://bantaypusta.com/privacypolicy
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
Privacy Policy – Bantay Pusta
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. Accessibility & Blocking Features
On Android devices, Bantay Pusta uses Accessibility Services to:
- Detect when gambling-related websites or applications are opened
- Automatically block or prevent access
- Display warnings or redirect users away from restricted content
2.1 Privacy Protections for Accessibility
Accessibility permissions are strictly used for recovery support. We do NOT collect personal content, keystrokes, messages, or screen activity. All URL checking happens locally on your device.
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