Summary:sweepspicks collects your email address only when you voluntarily provide it. We do not sell your personal data. You can unsubscribe at any time. We use Google Analytics for site performance data.
1. Who We Are
sweepspicks ("we," "our," "us") is an independent review and comparison website covering sweepstakes casinos available in the United States. We are not affiliated with, owned by, or operated by any sweepstakes casino operator.
For privacy-related questions, contact us at: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address— collected when you subscribe to our newsletter, bonus code alerts, or request a free guide. Providing your email is entirely voluntary.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data— pages visited, time on page, referring URL, browser type, and approximate geographic location (city/state level only), collected via Google Analytics 4.
- Cookies— small files stored in your browser used for analytics and to remember your preferences. See Section 6 for details.
- Affiliate click tracking— when you click a casino link, we record the click for commission attribution. No personally identifiable information is transmitted to the casino beyond what you voluntarily provide when signing up with them.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Send newsletters, bonus code updates, and new casino reviews (email subscribers only)
- Analyze site traffic and improve content quality
- Track affiliate referrals for compensation reporting
- Comply with legal obligations
We do notuse your data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do notsell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Email Communications & CAN-SPAM Compliance
All commercial email we send complies with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Specifically:
- Every email includes a clear "Unsubscribe" link that works immediately.
- We honor opt-out requests within 10 business days.
- Our mailing address is included in every commercial email.
- Subject lines are never deceptive or misleading.
To unsubscribe from all emails, click the unsubscribe link in any email you receive from us, or email [email protected]with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.
5. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics 4— We use GA4 to understand how visitors use our site. Google may use this data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate networks— When you click a casino link, you are redirected to a third-party site. Their privacy practices govern any data you provide to them. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
- Email service provider— Your email address is stored with our email platform, which processes data on our behalf under a data processing agreement.
6. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies(Google Analytics) — track site usage anonymously. These are not strictly necessary and can be disabled.
- Affiliate cookies— track which casino links you clicked for commission purposes. These are session-based.
- Preference cookies— remember settings like your selected state filter.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not function correctly.
7. Data Retention
- Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe, after which they are removed within 30 days.
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings.
- Affiliate click logs are retained for 90 days.
8. Children's Privacy
sweepspicks is intended for adults aged 18 or older (21+ in certain states). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of email communications at any time
- Request that we not share your data with third parties (we don't, but you may confirm this)
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Affiliate Disclosure
sweepspicks participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click a casino link and sign up, we may receive a commission. This compensation never influences our editorial ratings or reviews — our scoring methodology is applied uniformly to all casinos. See our Rating Methodologyfor details.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted. If material changes are made, we will notify email subscribers. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy questions or requests:
Email: [email protected]
Response time: within 5 business days