Privacy Policy

At bestsweepstakes.org (the “Site”), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully to understand our practices.

Data Protection

Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual (“Personal Data”). It does not include anonymous data where identity has been removed.

If you have any questions about how we handle your Personal Data, please contact our data controller via our Contact Us page.

How Personal Data Is Collected

We may collect and process data about you under the following circumstances:

Browsing the Site

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Technical details such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone, device type, operating system, and other online identifiers.

• Information about your visit, including URLs and interaction data.

This information, while non-personal, is treated with the same level of security and used for internal analysis to optimize the Site for a better user experience.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to collect data, including details about your device, IP address, access times, and browsing history. For more details on our use of cookies and how to opt-out, please see our Cookie Policy.

Opting into Newsletters and Promotions

If you choose to receive our newsletter or participate in promotions, we will collect your name and email address. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails.

Contacting Us

When you reach out to our support team, we may collect and store any information you provide.

How Your Personal Information Is Used

We use your personal information to:

• Deliver Marketing Communications: We send you updates, announcements, and other relevant information via email if you have opted in. You can opt out at any time.

• Personalization and Advertising: We provide targeted ads based on your interests and interactions with the Site. For more information on how to opt out of personalized ads, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

• Account Verification: We may use your information to verify your account details when necessary.

Categories of Data Held About You

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Includes your name, username, date of birth, and gender.

• Contact Data: Includes your email address and telephone numbers.

• Technical Data: Includes IP address, browser type, and device information.

• Profile Data: Includes your username, password (encrypted), and login/logout times.

• Usage Data: Includes information about how you use the Site.

• Marketing and Communications Data: Includes your preferences in receiving marketing from us.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

We process your data under several legal bases, including:

• Performance of a Contract: To provide services you have requested.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and Site, and for security purposes.

• Consent: For direct marketing, where you have given your consent.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We may share your data with:

• Affiliates or Related Companies: For legitimate business purposes.

• Service Providers: For services we believe will be valuable to you.

• In Case of Legal Requirements: If required by law to comply with legal processes.

Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the data we hold about you.

• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data if it is no longer needed for its original purpose.

• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

• Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in specific cases.

• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent for direct marketing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact Us page.

Protection of Minors

The Site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You can request the deletion of your data at any time.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back regularly for updates.

Third-Party Sites

Once you leave our Site or are redirected to another site, the privacy practices of that third-party site will apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.