Privacy Policy

Personal Information

We collect identifiable information when you register an account or enter giveaways, including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. This information is used to verify your identity, confirm eligibility (must be 18 or older), and contact you if you win a prize.

Account and Verification Data

We collect account credentials and verification data including usernames, passwords, and account IDs. Since users must verify their account via SMS, we collect phone numbers for SMS verification - we send a one-time text message code to confirm your phone number and account. This helps prevent duplicate accounts and ensures each user is unique.

Payment Information

If you purchase a paid subscription (to remove ads and get bonus entries), payment details such as credit card numbers are handled by our third-party payment processor (Stripe) and are not stored on our servers. We may collect basic billing information such as billing name, address, or ZIP code, and maintain records of transactions for subscription management. All sensitive payment data is collected directly by Stripe in compliance with PCI-DSS security standards.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information when you interact with our site, including your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, dates/times of visits, and referring URLs. This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) and helps us understand how users use the site. This data is generally aggregated and not used to identify individuals.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) to collect data. Cookies may collect identifiers and preferences - for example, keeping you logged in or remembering your settings. Some cookies are used for analytics and advertising. You can control cookies through browser settings, although disabling cookies might affect site functionality.

To Administer Giveaways and Contests

We use personal information to operate contests, verify that entrants meet requirements (age 18+ and one account per person via SMS verification), select and notify winners. If you win, we use your name and mailing address to send your prize. Winner information may be announced as required by contest rules or law.

To Provide and Improve Our Services

We use data to maintain and personalize website functionality, including account creation, login, and tracking contest entries. For subscribers, we manage accounts to apply ad-removal and bonus entry benefits. We analyze usage data via Google Analytics to understand user interactions and improve user experience, features, and content.

To Communicate with You

We use contact information to send necessary communications including account-related messages (verification codes, entry confirmations, transaction receipts, policy changes, service announcements). When you contact us with questions, we use your information to respond. These communications are part of providing the service you signed up for.

For Marketing and Promotions (with Consent)

We send promotional communications only to users who have opted in. Marketing communications may include newsletters, updates about new giveaways, special offers, or site news. You can opt out at any time. For SMS, standard messaging rates apply and you can opt out by replying "STOP". For emails, click the "unsubscribe" link. Opting out of marketing does not prevent essential account messages.

To Process Payments and Subscriptions

For premium subscriptions, we use personal information to process transactions via Stripe. We do not store full credit card information on our systems. We use account status data to ensure ads are removed for subscribers and to credit appropriate bonus entries daily.

To Serve Advertising

To support our site, we display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. Google's advertising cookies enable personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.

For Analytics and Performance

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior (popular pages, navigation patterns, visit times) to improve functionality and content. Google Analytics may use collected data for its own purposes, including improving analytics services and informing ads on its network.

To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud

We may use data to protect site and user security, monitor accounts for suspicious activity, use IP addresses to prevent fraudulent entries or attacks, and ensure contest integrity. We investigate potential cheating and detect unauthorized access.

To Comply with Legal Obligations

We may use or disclose information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to lawful requests (subpoenas, court orders), enforce our Terms of Service, and investigate fraud or security issues.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website function and security (keeping you logged in, preventing fraud)
• Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences for customized experience
• Analytics Cookies: Collect information about site usage via Google Analytics
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant ads based on browsing habits

Cookie Control

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality - you might not remain logged in or some features may not work properly.

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as required by applicable law. If our website detects a GPC signal from your browser, we will treat it as an opt-out request for targeted advertising.

Google Analytics and AdSense

Google Analytics cookies measure user interactions and may be used by Google for its own purposes. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

For advertising, users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.