Last Updated: 8-17-2025
Introduction
SweepsGirl.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “SweepsGirl”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at sweepsgirl.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content and services.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Email Newsletter Subscription:
- Email address (required)
- First name (optional)
- Subscription preferences
- Communication preferences
Contact Forms:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
- Any additional information you choose to provide
Comments and User-Generated Content:
- Name or username
- Email address (not displayed publicly)
- Comment content
- IP address (for spam prevention)
Big Wins Submissions:
- Screenshots or images you submit
- Casino name and win amount
- Optional: Username or handle for credit
Information Collected Automatically
Website Usage Data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Geographic location (city/state level)
- Device information (mobile vs. desktop)
- Search terms used to find our site
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- Session cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies for performance tracking
- Affiliate tracking cookies for referral attribution
- Advertising cookies for relevant ad display
Social Media Interactions:
- Social media platform interactions (likes, shares, follows)
- Public profile information when you engage with our social content
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
Website Functionality:
- Provide and maintain our website services
- Process and respond to your inquiries
- Enable comments and user interactions
- Improve website performance and user experience
Email Communications:
- Send weekly newsletters with social casino updates
- Share exclusive promotions and bonus opportunities
- Provide educational content and strategy guides
- Send important website updates and announcements
Content Personalization:
- Recommend relevant social casinos based on your interests
- Customize content based on your engagement patterns
- Provide location-appropriate information and recommendations
Analytics and Improvement:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Identify popular content and features
- Optimize website performance and loading times
- Understand our audience demographics and preferences
Legal and Security:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and security threats
- Enforce our terms of service
- Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
Affiliate Marketing Uses
Referral Tracking:
- Track clicks on affiliate links
- Attribute signups to our referrals
- Calculate commission payments
- Measure content effectiveness
Performance Analysis:
- Analyze which content drives conversions
- Optimize affiliate link placement
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Report to affiliate partners (aggregated data only)
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
Consent:
- Email newsletter subscriptions
- Cookie usage (where required)
- Marketing communications
Legitimate Interests:
- Website analytics and improvement
- Affiliate referral tracking
- Content personalization
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal Obligations:
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Response to legal requests
- Tax and business record keeping
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and business:
Email Marketing Services:
- Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar platforms
- Data shared: Email addresses, names, engagement data
- Purpose: Newsletter delivery and email marketing automation
Website Analytics:
- Google Analytics
- Data shared: Website usage data, demographics
- Purpose: Understanding website performance and user behavior
Hosting and Technical Services:
- Hostinger or other hosting providers
- Data shared: Website data and user interactions
- Purpose: Website hosting and technical maintenance
Affiliate Tracking:
- Social casino affiliate networks
- Data shared: Click data, referral information (no personal identifiers)
- Purpose: Attribution and commission tracking
Affiliate Partners
What we share: Aggregated, non-personally identifiable data about clicks, conversions, and user engagement
What we don’t share: Email addresses, names, or other personal information
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
- Investigate fraud or security issues
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the business assets.
Your Rights and Choices
General Rights
Access and Portability:
- Request a copy of personal data we have about you
- Receive your data in a portable format
Correction:
- Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Request completion of incomplete data
Deletion:
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to be forgotten (subject to legal obligations)
Restriction:
- Limit how we process your personal data
- Object to certain types of processing
Email Communications
Unsubscribe Options:
- Click the unsubscribe link in any email
- Contact us directly to remove your email
- Update your subscription preferences
Email Preferences:
- Choose frequency of communications
- Select types of content you want to receive
- Opt out of promotional emails while keeping service emails
Cookie Controls
Browser Settings:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set future cookie preferences
Cookie Consent Management:
- Update your cookie preferences through our consent banner
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
Right to Know:
- Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Request disclosure of sources and purposes
- Request disclosure of third parties who receive your information
Right to Delete:
- Request deletion of personal information we have collected
Right to Opt-Out:
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination:
- We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights: Contact us at thesweepsgirl@gmail.com
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
Technical Safeguards:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting environments
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls and authentication
- Data backup and recovery procedures
Organizational Safeguards:
- Employee training on data protection
- Limited access to personal information
- Confidentiality agreements with service providers
- Regular security assessments
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours when possible
- Report to relevant authorities as required by law
- Provide information about the breach and steps being taken
- Offer guidance on protective measures you can take
Data Retention
Retention Periods
Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Comments and Interactions: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested
Contact Form Submissions: 2 years from date of submission
Affiliate Tracking Data: 2 years for commission and tax purposes
Legal Documents: As required by applicable law
Deletion Process
When you request deletion of your data:
- We will remove your information from active systems within 30 days
- Some information may remain in backups for technical reasons
- Legal obligations may require retention of certain data
- Anonymized data may be retained for statistical purposes
International Data Transfers
Cross-Border Processing
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including:
- United States (website hosting and services)
- European Union (some service providers)
- Other countries where our service providers operate
Safeguards
When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
Children’s Privacy
Age Restrictions
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Social casino content is only appropriate for adults who meet the legal age requirements in their jurisdiction (18+ or 21+ depending on location).
If You Are Under 18
- Do not provide any personal information to us
- Do not subscribe to our newsletter
- Do not use our affiliate links
- Ask a parent or guardian before interacting with our content
Parents and Guardians
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.
Third-Party Websites and Services
External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:
- Social casino platforms
- Gaming apps and software
- Educational resources
- Social media platforms
- Affiliate products and services
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Social Media Integration
Our website may include social media features that allow you to:
- Share content on social platforms
- Like or follow our social media accounts
- Comment using social media accounts
These features may collect your IP address and set cookies. Your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies:
- Session management
- Security features
- Basic website functionality
- User preference storage
Performance Cookies:
- Google Analytics
- Website optimization
- Error tracking
- Performance monitoring
Functionality Cookies:
- Personalized content
- Language preferences
- User interface customization
- Feature enhancements
Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate tracking
- Remarketing campaigns
- Interest-based advertising
Cookie Management
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
Opting Out
Browser Controls: Use your browser settings to control cookies
Industry Opt-Outs:
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
Updates to This Privacy Policy
When We Update
We may update this privacy policy to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Industry best practices
How We Notify You
Website Notice: Updated policy posted with revision date
Email Notification: For material changes affecting your rights
Prominent Display: Important updates highlighted on our website
Your Continued Use
Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised privacy policy.
Contact Information
Privacy Questions
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:
Email: thesweepsgirl@gmail.com Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Data Protection Requests
For requests related to your personal data:
Email: thesweepsgirl@gmail.com Response Time: We will respond within 30 days Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing requests
California Privacy Rights
For California-specific privacy requests:
Email: thesweepsgirl@gmail.com
European Data Protection
For GDPR-related inquiries:
Email: thesweepsgirl@gmail.com
This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website, email communications, and other digital interactions with SweepsGirl.com.