Introduction
Welcome to sweepstakespins.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address that you voluntarily provide to us.
Information We Collect Automatically
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location data. This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymized format.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
- Credit card or payment information
- Social security numbers
- Phone numbers (unless voluntarily provided)
- Detailed personal information beyond what is listed above
How We Use Your Information
Newsletter Communications
- To send you our newsletter and updates about sweepstakes and promotions
- To communicate with you about our services
- To provide customer support when requested
Website Analytics
- To understand how our website is used
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize our content
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
- We work with a third-party email service provider to manage our newsletter communications. This provider is legally compliant and maintains strict data protection standards.
- We use Google Analytics, which may collect and process data according to Google's Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Your Rights and Choices
Email Communications
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send.
- Update Information: You can contact us to update or correct your information.
Data Access and Deletion
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to our processing of your personal information
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
- Newsletter Data: We retain your newsletter subscription information until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, primarily through Google Analytics, to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
State-Specific Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- The right to delete personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date above.