Effective Date: April 17, 2026 Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Sweepstakes Pedia (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By visiting or using our website at sweepstakespedia.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
- Any messages or inquiries submitted through our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Information from third parties:
- If you interact with us through social media platforms, we may receive basic profile information as permitted by those platforms
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, or government-issued ID numbers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website and content
- To send you our newsletter and sweepstakes alerts (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your questions, comments, or support requests
- To monitor website traffic and analyze usage trends
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes — ever.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and understand how you use our site.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to help operate our website, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense / display ad networks — for serving advertisements
- Mailchimp or similar email platforms — for newsletter delivery
- Social media plugins — for sharing and engagement features
These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.
When we feature a sweepstakes on our website, we link to the sponsor’s official entry page. We are not responsible for the data practices of those third-party sponsors.
5. Advertising
Sweepstakes Pedia may display third-party advertisements on our website. These ad partners may use cookies or web beacons to collect data about your browsing behavior in order to serve you relevant ads.
We comply with the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) guidelines. You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting optout.aboutads.info.
Any sponsored content or affiliate links on our website are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
6. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or giveaway alerts, we will use your email address to send you the content you requested. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time and we will remove you from our mailing list promptly.
We do not send spam and we do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Children’s Privacy
Sweepstakes Pedia is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including sweepstakes sponsor pages, social media platforms, and advertising partners. This Privacy Policy applies only to Sweepstakes Pedia. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.