ZipSweep Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 9, 2025
ZipSweep (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use ZipSweep. By signing up and participating in ZipSweep, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use ZipSweep.
- Personal details: first and last name, date of birth (to confirm you are 18+), email address, ZIP code.
- Account information: referral details, prize claim history, winners display preferences, login activity.
- Technical data: device type, browser, operating system, IP address, time zone, cookie identifiers, and usage events.
- Telemetry and analytics: application health and performance data (e.g., via Azure Application Insights and server logs).
- Advertising/engagement data: anonymized or aggregated usage data to help provide relevant ads and keep ZipSweep free.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Operate the daily sweepstakes and verify eligible winners.
- Send daily reminder emails, rollover notifications, and occasional updates. You can opt out of non‑essential marketing emails at any time.
- Improve performance, personalize your experience, and measure engagement.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
- Serve ad content that funds the prizes using anonymous or aggregated data.
If you claim a prize, we may display your first name and claim date on our public Winners page.
4. Your Rights
As a U.S. user, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt out of marketing emails (we’ll still send essential notifications, such as winning alerts).
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may also request details about how your personal information is used and shared, and (where applicable) opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
To exercise rights, email privacy@zipsweep.com. We will verify your request and respond within applicable timelines (e.g., 45 days). You may appeal a denial as described in our response.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active and as needed for legitimate business or legal purposes. Examples:
| Data Category | Typical Retention |
|---|---|
| Account & profile | Active account; delete/anonymize within [e.g., 90 days] of closure |
| Login & security logs | [e.g., 90–180 days] |
| Email/send history | [e.g., 12–24 months] |
| Winners display (first name + date) | [e.g., up to 36 months] (or anonymize earlier) |
| Analytics/telemetry | [e.g., 12–24 months] (aggregated thereafter) |
6. Security
We use industry‑standard safeguards, including TLS encryption in transit, encryption at rest for stored data, access controls, least‑privilege principles, and monitoring. However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
ZipSweep is for users 18+ only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we learn an account belongs to someone under 18, we will delete it. Parents/guardians can contact us to request removal.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you by email or via the ZipSweep site before the changes take effect.
10. Contact Us
For questions or requests about your data:
- Email: privacy@zipsweep.com