1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, name (optional), and password (encrypted).

Profile Information: You may optionally provide shipping address, social media handles, and preferences.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, including giveaways viewed, entries tracked, and feature usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our Service
• To personalize your giveaway recommendations
• To send you notifications and updates (with your consent)
• To process payments for premium subscriptions
• To analyze usage patterns and improve features

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe), email services (SendGrid)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted passwords (bcrypt)
• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Secure payment processing
• Regular security audits

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies may be used with your consent to improve the Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@rafflescout.com