Effective Date: July 1st 2025
At Sweeps First (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is a top priority. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website at https://sweepsfirst.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to this policy. If you disagree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1a. Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, send us an email, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name, email address, any comments or questions.
- Optional profile info like username or avatar for commenting features.
1b. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Site, our servers may collect:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Device information (if accessing via mobile).
- Cookie data (see Section 5).
These details help us understand site usage and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for these purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To send newsletters or announcements (only with your consent; you can opt out anytime).
- To analyze Site usage and improve content.
- To enforce our Terms, prevent misuse, and ensure Site security.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist us (hosting, email platforms, analytics tools).
- Affiliates and partners, but only to fulfill requested services.
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect rights.
All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only as instructed.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and pixels to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze traffic and improve Site performance.
- Show relevant content or promotions.
Most browsers let you delete or block cookies—note that doing so may limit Site functionality.
5. Data Security and Retention
- We use reasonable security measures to protect your data (encryption, access controls).No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee data transmissions are risk-free.
- We retain data as long as necessary for purposes outlined here and to meet legal requirements.
- Analytics data may be kept in aggregated, depersonalized form.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- Accessing your personal data.
- Correcting inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion of your data.
- Opting out of marketing communications.
- Withdrawing consent at any time.
To exercise any rights, contact us at info@sweepsfirst.com. We’ll respond per applicable laws and may require verification.
7. International Data Transfers
We may transfer data to service providers in other countries. If so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have such data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. External Links
Our Site may link to third-party services (e.g. sweepstakes casinos). Each has its own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will update the “Effective Date” when changes are made. Continued use of the Site means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, email info@sweepsfirst.com.